Joshua Lipshutz Named to “40 Under 40” List
Joshua Lipshutz, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, was named to the San Francisco Business Times “40 Under 40” list, which said, “These outstanding CEOs, entrepreneurs, and top executives are making a difference in the local business community and will continue to do so well into the future.”
Gilda Turitz Inducted Into Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Gilda R. Turitz, Sideman & Bancroft, has been inducted into the California Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) for 2016.
NADN is a professional association whose membership consists of neutrals distinguished by their hands-on experience in the field of civil and commercial conflict resolution, and by their commitment to methods of alternative dispute resolution.
Robert Dell Named Distinguish Leader by American Lawyer Magazine
Robert Dell of Latham & Watkins was included on The American Lawyer magazine’s list of Distinguished Law Firm Leaders whose remarkable careers have shaped the legal profession.
Latham & Watkins Diversity Academy Honored
Profiles in Diversity Journal recently recognized BASF Leader Circle firm Latham & Watkins’ Diversity Leadership Academy as part of its 12th Annual International Innovation in Diversity Awards.
The Diversity Leadership Academy, launched in 2015, brings together Latham lawyers from around the globe and talented law students from across the United States, with a specific focus on developing and empowering future leaders of the legal profession and creating community among the firm’s lawyers, recruits and other guests, all of whom share a commitment to diversity.
The American Lawyer Magazine Names Litigation Departments of the Year
The following BASF Leader Circle firms were recognized by The American Lawyer magazine in the Litigation Departments of the Year report:
- General Litigation category finalist Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Category honorable mentions: Morrison & Foerster and O’Melveny & Myers.
- Intellectual Property category winner: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Category finalists: Cooley.
- Product Liability category winner: Covington & Burling. Category finalist: Shook, Hardy & Bacon.
Ciarán O’Sullivan Appointed to CCBA Board
Ciarán O’Sullivan was recently appointed to a three-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA).
The term commenced in October 2015. O’Sullivan has been a BASF delegate to the CCBA since 2008. In 2014 he served as chair of the BASF delegation.
