July 2024 Members in the News



Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenbergers 2024 Super Lawyers Honorees

BASF recognizes Leader Circle firm Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger as four of their shareholders, Michael A. Kelly, Richard Schoenberger, Khaldoun Baghdadi, and Doris Cheng, have been named to the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers “Top 100” list. Michael Kelly and Doris Cheng also made their “Top 10” list, with Cheng listed among the “Top 50” Women Super Lawyers for the 13th consecutive year. Michael Kelly, Matthew Davis, and Richard Schoenberger have been honored as Northern California Super Lawyers for 21 years, a rare distinction. Additionally, shareholders Douglas Saeltzr, Conor Kelly, Spencer Pahlke, Valerie Rose, Sara Peters, Andrew McDevitt and associate Joseph Nicholson were named 2024 Super Lawyers, and associates Jefferey Clause and Clifton Smoot were selected for the 2024 Rising Stars list. We commend all honorees and everyone at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger for these accomplishments and their long-standing commitment to shaping injury law.

Minami Tamaki Attorneys Named Among 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

We congratulate the eight attorneys at Minami Tamaki, a BASF Leader Circle firm, who have been selected as Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Starts for 2024! Recognized in Personal Injury are Dale Minami, B. Mark Dong, and Seema Bhatt. In Immigration and Nationality Law Olivia Serene Lee, Suhi Koizumi, and Dian Sohn were honored. Sean Tamura-Sato was acknowledged in Consumer and Employee Rights, and Donald K. Tamaki in Corporate/Nonprofit. Additionally, Olivia Serene Lee, Suhi Koizumi, Seema Bhatt, and Dian Sohn will be listed in the Super Lawyers Women’s edition. These recognitions highlight outstanding lawyers with high peer recognition and professional success. Congratulations to all mentioned and all at Minami Tamaki.

Arnold & Porter’s BTI Client Service All-Stars

BTI Consulting group has named two Arnold & Porter attorneys to its 2024 Client Service All-Stars list, Michael Berta and Joseph Farris were recognized for their outstanding client service, praised for their deep understanding of client issues and effective solutions. Michael Berta specializes in intellectual property litigation and technology, representing clients from Silicon Valley tech firms to consumer product companies. Joseph Farris is noted for his role as a trusted advisor and trial attorney, providing counsel and representing tech companies in business and intellectual property disputes. This underscores Arnold & Porters commitment to excellence in client relations and advocacy, congratulations!

Berman Tabacco as Securities Litigation Leaders by Chambers USA

Leader Circle firm Berman Tabacco, along with two attorneys from their San Francisco office, were recognized as Securities Litigation Leaders by Chambers USA. Joseph J. Tabacco, Jr. and Nicole Lavallee were acknowledged as top U.S. litigators in securities litigation. This marks the 18th year that Joe has been ranked, noted for his brilliance as a strategist and excellence as a plaintiff lawyer. Nicole, the managing partner of the San Francisco office, received this recognition for the fourth time for her outstanding work in securities litigation. Clients praised her as “great to work with in all ways” and highlighted her knowledge, responsiveness, and respectfulness. Congratulations to Berman Tabacco and the San Francisco office on these well-deserved recognitions!

Hanson Bridgett Named Best Place to Work in the Bay Area 2024

We extend our congratulations to Hanson Bridgett San Francisco Office as they have been recognized as a Best Place to Work in the Bay Area for 2024, marking the firm’s 10th consecutive year receiving the award from the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal. They ranked #15 among large companies and also earned a Wellness Award for prioritizing employee health and offering strong benefits. This award adds to their many achievements in 2024, including being recognized as a top law firm for women and diversity. We are proud BASF Leader Circle firms are fostering dynamic, healthy working environments for all.