Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger’s Inaugural Turkey Giveaway

Leader Circle Firm, Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger, in partnership with Lowell High School and its alumni association, successfully hosted its First Annual Turkey giveaway on November 18th at Lowell High in San Francisco. Families interested in receiving a turkey for the holiday were distributed one on a first-come, first-served basis. The firm shares that “Taking care of the community is a responsibility we all share.” COO John Sweeney expressed in an interview with ABC7 Midday Live that they are hoping to make this an annual tradition to continually support the community.

Farella Braun + Martel Receives Recognition in Best Law Firm Rankings

Congratulations to Leader Circle Firm Farella Braun + Martel for their outstanding achievements in the 2024 United States Best Law Firms rankings by Best Lawyers. A Tier 1 national ranking in Appellate Practice and Natural Resource Law, along with Tier 1 recognition in numerous categories in the San Francisco metropolitan region, reflects legal expertise and an ongoing commitment to excellence. Forty six of their lawyers were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2024, and ten lawyers named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. We send our congratulations to Amy Briggs (Litigation-Insurance) and Douglas Young (Litigation-Securities) for receiving “Lawyer of the Year” awards in the San Francisco metropolitan region.

Christine Wong Recognized by Daily Journal

Christine Y. Wong, partner at San Francisco’s Morrison Foerster, was recently named a Top White Collar Lawyer by Daily Journal. She shared insights with the publication, highlighting her involvement in some key cases. She led an independent review for the California Attorney General’s Office, addressing public release of confidential personal information from a firearm-related database. Despite challenges, her cooperative approach and strategic advocacy resulted in a favorable outcome from the client. Wong’s dedication to legal excellence is commendable, and we congratulate her as well as MoFo on this remarkable accomplishment.

Lieff Cabraser Partners Named as Top Plaintiff Lawyers by Daily Journal

Partners of Leader Circle Lieff Cabraser, Elizabeth Cabraser and Sarah London, were recently named on the “Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California” list by the Daily Journal. This accolade highlights their contributions to the legal field and their individual achievements. Cabraser’s work representing the City and County of San Francisco against opioid manufacturers and distributors, resulting in significant settlements and increased accountability on the crisis itself, is commendable. London’s efforts in the Juul injury/predatory marketing MDL, lead to great settlements and changes in marketing practices to address youth smoking. Their recognitions are a testament to the firm’s commitment to excellence in the legal community.

Hanson Bridgett Attorneys’ Leadership at BAFSLA

Batya Forsyth and Bob Davis have assumed leadership roles as Co-Presidents of the Bay Area Financial Services Legal Association (BAFSLA). This association serves a diverse group, bringing together in-house lawyers from leading companies, legal professionals from law firms, and esteemed local and state regulators and lobbyists. They have both expressed their enthusiasm for spearheading events, luncheons, and networking opportunities. This leadership appointment is a reflection to leader circle firm Hanson Bridgett’s commitment to actively contribute to the legal community and shape the landscape of services in the Bay Area.