Davis Wright Tremaine Recognized by Best Lawyers
Congratulations to Leader Circle firm Davis Wright Tremaine for its inclusion in the 2025 Best Law Firms rankings by Best Lawyers. The firm’s San Francisco office earned Tier 1 recognition in several key practice areas, including Employment Law – Management, Energy Law, Litigation – First Amendment, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Media Law. This prestigious ranking highlights the firm’s expertise and continued commitment to excellence across these diverse legal fields.
Kelly Matayoshi Named Best Under 40
We would like to congratulate Kelly Matayoshi of Farella Braun + Martel and former Barristers Club President for receiving the Best Under 40 Award at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association! This year’s conference was held in Seattle, Washington, with a record-breaking 3,400+ attendees. NAPABA is the largest organization in the nation for Asian Pacific American legal professionals, representing the interests of 80,000 attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students. Congratulations again, Kelly!
Margaret Webb a New Lawyer to Watch
Congratulations to Morrison Foerster’s San Francisco associate, Margaret (Meg) Webb, for being awarded New Lawyers to Watch by the California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section, a recognition granted to lawyers in their first eight years of practice. Webb was recognized for her significant contributions to cases such as negotiating a $5 million settlement and managing discovery for price-fixing class action. She is highly praised by Bonnie Lau, partner and co-head of MoFo’s Litigation Department. Besides client work, Meg actively presents on antitrust topics and engages in pro bono work.
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger as Best Law Firms
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Top Tier” injury law firms in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers. The firm earned a Metropolitan Top Tier 1 ranking in San Francisco for Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation, and a National Top Tier 1 ranking for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions. This recognition highlights the firm’s exceptional legal expertise, based on assessments from clients, peers, and public data. Walkup’s top-tier ranking reflects the high regard it holds among legal professionals and clients in Northern California and beyond. Congratulations to all at the firm!
Minami Tamaki in Best Lawyers for 11th Year
Congratulations to Minami Tamaki for being recognized by Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firm list for the 11th consecutive year! Notable achievements include the firm’s Consumer and Employee Rights Practice being ranked Metro Tier 1 for the first time. The Immigration and Nationality Law practice rose to a National Tier 1 ranking, up from Tier 2 last year, marking its sixth year of national recognition. Additionally, the firm’s Personal Injury practice maintained its Metro Tier 1 ranking for the 11th consecutive year.