Bao M. Vu joined Duane Morris LLP as associate in San Francisco.

Bao is an experienced litigator who represents clients in complex real estate, energy, and environmental disputes before state and federal courts throughout the U.S. He also regularly counsels and defends industrial facilities, as well as food, nutritional supplement, fashion accessory, and footwear manufacturers and retailers in California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65) matters. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Asian Law Alliance and is a Mentor for the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF).

Bao is a 2011 graduate of the University of California, Davis School of Law, where he was managing editor of the UC Davis Law Review and senior editor of the Environmental Policy and Law Journal, and a graduate, with honors, of the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Andrew H. Struve joined Hooper, Lundy & Bookman PC as partner in San Diego and Los Angeles.

He joins from Brown Rudnick, where he was Chair of the US Health Practice, and was previously the Co-Chair of Health Care Litigation at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.

Struve is one of the most prominent and experienced senior litigators serving the health care industry today and has more than 20 years of health care experience in complex commercial litigation, unfair competition actions, and regulatory compliance. He focuses on mid-cap companies held by health care private equity funds.

He has litigated class actions, federal and state qui tam litigation, antitrust, RICO actions, managed care contracting suits, intellectual property disputes, earnout disputes, bad faith claims, and payment disputes, and has conducted numerous trials, internal investigations, and compliance audits. In addition to leading litigation teams in health care disputes, he serves as national governance, regulatory, and compliance counsel for several large companies. Andrew is well known for arguing Alvarado v. Sun Healthcare et al., a first-impression decision dismissing an Unfair Competition Law action against nursing homes for alleged violations of statutory nurse hours staffing requirements.

Mark Reagan, incoming Managing Partner of Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, noted, "Andrew is highly respected in the health care space and his extensive experience and success in high-stakes litigation speaks for itself. We have worked with him, and across from him, for years and have observed his work firsthand. We welcome him to HLB - it's a great fit. Our firm is well known for its in-depth knowledge of the complex and rapidly evolving health care market and Andrew's addition deepens our bench."

Commenting on his move to HLB, Struve said, "Hooper, Lundy & Bookman is a leader in the health care industry and the firm's excellent reputation within the industry we serve aligns well with my practice. I have known and respected the firm for many years and I'm thrilled to be joining a group of people I consider friends and industry experts."

In addition to his health care practice, Struve also serves as a domestic violence counselor pro bono for Legal Aid Society of Los Angeles.

Steven M. Cramer joined Houlihan Lokey as managing director in Los Angeles.

Mr. Cramer joins from Imperial Capital, where he was a Managing Director covering the gaming, lodging & leisure, and entertainment sectors. While at Imperial Capital, he worked on a range of transactions across M&A, capital markets, and restructuring. Prior experience also includes investment banking roles at Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley. Over the course of his career, he has advised numerous corporate and financial sponsor clients involved in the casino gaming, lodging & leisure, and entertainment space.

Mr. Cramer's hire follows the September appointment of Roy Kabla as Managing Director and Global Co-Head of the TMT Group and the addition of Vikram Pandit as a Director in the Group. The TMT Group is now comprised of 15 officers.

Mr. Cramer holds a B.A. in Economics with Distinction from Stanford University and an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.

Christy Von Der Ahe Rayburn joined Hueston Hennigan as of counsel in Newport Beach.

"We are excited to have Christy join our firm," said John Hueston. "She brings an incredible depth of experience and our clients will certainly value her guidance."

Ms. Rayburn was previously a partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, where she litigated high-stakes disputes for well-known companies, including Oracle, NVIDIA, and Foxconn. She has been involved in several high-profile patent, copyright, and trade secret litigations, including the recent Oracle v. Google trial in the Northern District of California. She also argued the constitutionality of California's Proposition 66 to the California Supreme Court.

Ms. Rayburn earned her J.D. in 2007 from Harvard Law School and her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and Political Science from Stanford University in 2004. She began her legal career at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, after serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Andrew J. Guilford of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

"I look forward to incorporating my practice into Hueston Hennigan's, as well as to collaborating with their impressive group of attorneys," Rayburn said. "I am honored to join the Hueston Hennigan team and excited to work with my new colleagues."

Ms. Rayburn is a founding member of the Howard T. Markey Intellectual Property Inn of Court in Orange County, and has served that organization as Secretary, Membership Chair, Programs Chair, and member of the Board. She publishes frequently on intellectual property matters. She has spoken and published regarding the importance of pro bono work, and received the 2017 American Inns of Court Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service (presented at the United States Supreme Court) for her pro bono service.

Eimeric Reig-Plessis was promoted to partner of Winston & Strawn LLP in San Francisco.

Reig-Plessis focuses his practice on litigation and intellectual property. Eimeric has experience in all phases of trial litigation--from developing claims and defenses, to taking depositions, to examining expert witnesses at trial. In his appellate practice, Eimeric has briefed multiple appeals to the Federal Circuit and successfully argued before the Seventh Circuit. Eimeric has also played a key role in obtaining institutions and favorable final decisions before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Christine A. Kolosov was promoted to partner of Winston & Strawn LLP in Los Angeles.

Kolosov concentrates her practice in renewable energy industry transactions. She represents (i) buyers and sellers in respect of project acquisition documents, including MIPAs, PSAs and build-transfer agreements, (ii) sponsors and investors in respect of tax equity financings, and (iii) lenders in connection with debt financings. Chris also has extensive experience drafting and negotiating construction, equipment supply, operations and maintenance and asset management agreements. Chris’ practice also includes regulatory work in connection with proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission.

Before becoming a lawyer, Chris spent many years as an animation director and draws on her experience managing animation crews and problem-solving under air date deadlines when working to close renewable energy transactions.

Justin S. Reinus was promoted to partner of Winston & Strawn LLP in Los Angeles and Dallas.

Reinus advises on initial public offerings and other equity offerings, high yield and investment-grade debt offerings, and spin-offs. He also advises clients on day-to-day securities disclosure and corporate governance matters.

Viola Trebicka was promoted to of counsel of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in Los Angeles.

She maintains a diverse complex commercial litigation and trial practice, with particular emphasis on antitrust litigation, intellectual property disputes, and class actions. Since 2014, she has been consistently named a Southern California "Rising Star," and in 2017, she was selected as one of the "Top 50 Up-And-Coming Women Attorneys In Southern California" by Super Lawyer Magazine. Viola received her J.D. from Yale University and a B.A. (summa cum laude, first in graduating class) from the University of Richmond.

Sam S. Stak was promoted to of counsel of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in San Francisco.

He is a trial lawyer specializing in high tech litigation with an emphasis in patent, trade secret, licensing, and other intellectual property disputes. He received his B.A. with honors from Harvard University and his J.D. with honors from Georgetown University.

Fiona A. Chaney joined Bentham IMF as investment manager, legal counsel in Los Angeles.

Fiona Chaney's trial skills, gained over 15 years spent focusing primarily on insurance coverage litigation practicing at large law firms, and, most recently, at a Los Angeles-based litigation boutique, enhance Bentham's capabilities in evaluating opportunities to invest in insurance subrogation and other complex litigation matters. Fiona is particularly experienced in representing clients in the entertainment and sports industries - sectors where Bentham sees ample opportunity to grow relationships with firms and companies pursuing commercial claims. She has also handled white collar and government investigation matters. Fiona also has experience in IP litigation and patent licensing programs.

"Fiona brings a new area of expertise to our team, which positions us to broaden the types of matters we source and evaluate as we work towards deploying the fund launched last week," said Charlie Gollow, Bentham's US Chief Executive. "We're excited to add her to our Los Angeles office, and we're delighted that hiring both women increases the diversity on our investment team."

Fiona is an editor and co-author of the New Appleman Sports and Entertainment Insurance Law & Practice Guide (LexisNexis, 2014). She earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School where she was a member of the Order of the Coif. She received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of San Diego.

Neil Sacker joined Manatt, Phelps & Phillips as partner - media & entertainment.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm, announced today that Neil Sacker has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as partner in the entertainment and media practice. Sacker brings 25 years of experience as an entertainment lawyer and senior executive at leading film and production companies as well as outside counsel to many fast-growing entertainment companies throughout the world.

Sacker started his legal career as senior theatrical counsel of Warner Bros., where he negotiated employment agreements and oversaw production legal issues. During his time at Miramax Films, he was involved in the acquisition of rights to the "Lord of the Rings" franchise, as well as the agreements of more than 75 films, including "Scream," "Good Will Hunting" and "The English Patient." Sacker also has experience producing and financing the Academy Award-winning films "Crash," "The Illusionist," "The Painted Veil" and "Prime."

"Over the past two and a half years, I've witnessed the rapid growth of Neil's group of clients in both the United States and China. Neil demonstrates an unswerving commitment to helping his entertainment clients achieve their goals through both his legal representation and business advice," said Lindsay Conner, co-chair of the Manatt entertainment and media practice. "We are excited for Neil to expand and strengthen our entertainment practice, as we continue to evolve Manatt's legal and business services for our clients."

Prior to joining Manatt, Sacker served as of counsel at Skadden, where he advised clients in all areas of entertainment, including film, television, location-based entertainment and other new media innovations. He was also special counsel of the entertainment group at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP and president of Big Air Studios, an innovative new motion picture marketing and distribution company.

"I've worked with Lindsay Conner over the years and was always impressed that he is incredibly effective while also demonstrating class in a way that few attorneys do," said Sacker. "Recently, I got to know the team at Manatt and found that Lindsay is surrounded by many like-minded and extremely talented attorneys. I believe that Manatt is the perfect home for me to continue to grow my business and provide my existing clients with the best representation."

Sacker earned his J.D. from Yale Law School and his B.A. in political science and government from Cornell University.

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Manatt's New Partnership Class Is One of the Largest in Firm's History
Firm elects eight new partners across its healthcare, litigation, government and real estate practices

December 3, 2018 - Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm, announced today the promotion of eight attorneys to partnership, marking one of the largest classes of new partners in the firm's history. The newly appointed partners are from offices across the country and reflect the firm's diverse practice areas, including litigation, healthcare, government and real estate. All promotions are effective Jan. 1, 2019.

"As Manatt continues its transformation from a top law firm to an industry-focused, integrated professional services firm, we are thrilled to promote these outstanding lawyers to partnership," said William T. Quicksilver, chief executive officer and managing partner of Manatt. "Each of these individuals has long demonstrated value-driven and entrepreneurial work during their time at Manatt. Their innovative approaches to solving complex business challenges will only further the firm's ongoing growth and expansion."

The Government practice will add one partner:

• Brandon Young will be resident in the firm's Los Angeles office. He represents clients in all phases of public and private procurement, focusing on public contracting, infrastructure, land use and public policy. He also advises on government ethics inquiries, administrative proceedings, election law issues, and federal and state bid protests. Brandon graduated in 2011 from the University of Washington School of Law.

The Litigation practice will introduce three new partners, all in the Los Angeles office:

• Reid Davis represents clients in high-stakes business litigation and regulatory proceedings. He concentrates on consumer and other class actions, commercial contract disputes, real estate litigation and unfair business practices actions such as 17200, CLRA and UDAAP cases. Reid graduated in 2010 from UCLA Law School.
• Sarah Gettings focuses exclusively on healthcare litigation, representing clients at trial and on appeal in complex disputes affecting the managed care industry, including consumer class actions, contract disputes, ERISA actions, and civil audits and government investigations. Sarah graduated in 2008 from UC Berkeley Law School.
• Viral Mehta advises clients in complex real estate, land use, and environmental, government and business litigation related to fraud and contract issues. He has recently been involved in several cases concerning government approvals of real estate development and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Viral graduated in 2008 from Boston University Law School.

Manatt Health will add three partners:

• Steve Chiu, resident in the firm's Los Angeles office, advises clients on the structuring of novel business initiatives and compliance with federal and state healthcare guidance in day-to-day operations. He has been engaged in projects involving Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and Medicaid Managed Care Organization. Steve graduated in 2008 from UC Berkeley Law School.
• Raisa Patron, based in the firm's Washington, D.C., office, focuses her practice on healthcare transactions, assisting hospitals, health systems, health information technology providers, health insurers and health-related advocacy groups in complex commercial, joint venture, M&A, licensing and services transactions. Raisa graduated in 2008 from the George Washington University School of Law.
• Kinda Serafi, located in the firm's New York office, has extensive experience advising clients on the legal, policy and operational challenges of the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, marketplaces, and payment and delivery reform. Kinda graduated in 1999 from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law.

In the Real Estate and Land Use practice, one partner will be appointed:

• Sigrid Waggener, resident in the firm's San Francisco office, focuses on residential and commercial land use development, energy development and environmental compliance. She has significant experience advising on compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Sigrid graduated in 2008 from UC Davis Law School.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is one of the nation's leading law and consulting firms, with offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Francisco and Sacramento), New York (New York City and Albany), Chicago and Washington, D.C. The firm represents a sophisticated client base--including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies--across a range of practice areas and industry sectors. For more information, visit www.manatt.com.

About Manatt Health

Manatt Health integrates legal and consulting expertise to better serve the complex needs of clients across the healthcare system.

Combining legal excellence, firsthand experience in shaping public policy, sophisticated strategy insight and deep analytic capabilities, we provide uniquely valuable professional services to the full range of health industry players.

Our diverse team of more than 160 attorneys and consultants from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, and its consulting subsidiary, Manatt Health Strategies, LLC, is passionate about helping our clients advance their business interests, fulfill their missions and lead healthcare into the future. For more information, visit https://www.manatt.com/health.

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Kelly A. Knight joined Judicate West as mediator in Los Angeles.

Knight handles employment law, including class actions, discrimination, harassment, wage-and-hour and Private Attorney General Act claims, as well as all types of personal injury and business/contractual.
As a mediator, Knight has worked in matters for the Los Angeles Superior Court's Personal Injury CRASH settlement program, as well as in private practice. He also works on the mediation panel for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Knight earned his law degree from University of Southern California Gould School of Law.
He is based in Los Angeles.

Ali R. Alemozafar was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in San Francisco.

Dr. Alemozafar focuses his practice on strategic intellectual property counseling in a diverse range of technical fields, including diagnostics, genomics, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and materials. His expertise includes patent strategy, patent prosecution, and patent diligence for financings, mergers and acquisitions, and public offerings. He provides legal advice to companies at various stages of growth, from pre-financing start-ups to public companies. Alemozafar received his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in 2010.

Beth George was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in San Francisco.

George represents companies in complex cybersecurity and data security matters, including providing advice on legal challenges companies experience with respect to preparing for and responding to cybersecurity breaches. She advises clients on internal and government investigations, cybersecurity governance, and responding to law enforcement requests for data. Prior to joining WSGR, George served in several high-ranking positions in government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Security Division of the Department of Justice, and the Office of the White House Counsel. She received her J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2010.

Dana J. Hall was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto.

Hall represents clients engaged in corporate finance and private equity transactions. He has substantial experience advising borrowers, issuers, lenders, and underwriters in a diverse range of public and private debt financings, including single-lender and syndicated credit facilities, high-yield and convertible debt securities, leveraged buyouts and acquisition finance, venture lending transactions, restructurings and workouts, cross-border transactions, subordinated and second lien financings, bridge financings, and other complex financing transactions. Hall received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 2009.

Seth J. Helfgott was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in San Francisco.

Helfgott advises on corporate and securities law, including start-ups, venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. He represents entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses, as well as the angel and venture capital investors that finance them. Helfgott represents clients across a diverse range of technology industries. He received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 2009.

Benjamin Labow was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in San Francisco.

Labow advises clients on antitrust issues related to mergers and acquisitions and provides ongoing antitrust counsel on pricing and distribution issues, joint ventures, information exchanges, trade associations, IP licensing, and unilateral conduct. He has substantial experience representing clients in connection with antitrust investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, the European Commission, and other antitrust agencies. Labow received his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2003.

Lauren B. Lichtblau was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto.

Lichtblau focuses her practice on representing technology and life sciences clients in corporate and securities transactions. Her clients include emerging growth companies, late-stage private companies, mature public companies, venture capital investors, and investment banks. She represents issuers and underwriters in initial public offerings and other complex capital markets transactions. She also provides on-going advice to clients as to corporate compliance, disclosure, and governance matters. Lichtblau received her J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2009.

Ethan P. Lutske was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in San Francisco.

Lutske represents technology and life sciences clients in both public and private mergers, as well as in conjunction with tender offers, asset acquisitions, stock purchases, joint ventures, and other strategic corporate transactions. In addition to transactions involving companies based in the U.S. and North America, he also represents clients engaged in complex leveraged or cross-border deals. Lutske received his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2010.

Zachary B. Myers was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in San Diego.

Myers concentrates his practice on corporate and securities law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, and ongoing corporate counseling. He has substantial experience representing late-stage and public company clients in the technology and life sciences sectors—especially biotechnology and medical device companies—in complex, high-value transactions. He also has technology licensing experience and has advised clients on numerous licensing and technology transfer agreements. Myers received his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2008.

Christopher A. Paniewski was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto.

Paniewski focuses his practice on outsourcing transactions, commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and other technology-related transactions such as licensing and strategic relationships. He has counseled clients in various industries and at various stages of maturity on their commercial and technology needs, including clients in the following sectors: fintech, clean tech, cloud computing, IoT, enterprise software, autonomous vehicles, blockchain, and drones. Paniewski received his J.D. from George Washington University Law School in 2007

Tracy D. Rubin was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto.

Rubin focuses on complex intellectual property transactions, such as technology asset carve-outs, spinouts, patent portfolio acquisitions, and technology mergers and acquisitions, supporting clients in a variety of technology-driven industries, and through all stages of growth. She also advises clients on initial public offerings, strategic investments, and a wide range of licensing matters, including settlement agreements, university licensing agreements, joint development agreements, and other agreements pertaining to technology licensing, development, and distribution. Rubin received her J.D. from Stanford Law School in 2009.

Adam Shevell was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in San Francisco.

Shevell advises technology companies at all stages of development, from start-ups to global enterprises. He also represents angel investors, venture capital firms, and other institutions in the start-up ecosystem. Shevell has substantial experience advising clients in the autonomous vehicle and connected mobility sectors, in addition to clients operating in the digital health, fintech, on-demand services, cryptocurrency, SaaS, social media, and enterprise software industries. Shevell received his J.D. from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 2007.

Scott A. Zimmermann was promoted to partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in San Francisco.

Zimmermann represents leading and emerging companies in the solar, energy storage, energy efficiency, and distributed energy resources markets. He is also active in helping his clients develop and finance the next generation of energy and infrastructure assets in developing industries such as water and electric vehicles. Zimmermann advises new and established companies and their investors on issues affecting the energy, infrastructure, and clean tech industries, including all aspects of project development, debt and tax equity project finance, private equity, structured finance, joint ventures, and start-up counseling. Zimmermann received his J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law in 2008.

Brandon Young was promoted to partner - government of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in Los Angeles.

Brandon Young will be resident in the firm's Los Angeles office. He represents clients in all phases of public and private procurement, focusing on public contracting, infrastructure, land use and public policy. He also advises on government ethics inquiries, administrative proceedings, election law issues, and federal and state bid protests. Brandon graduated in 2011 from the University of Washington School of Law.

Reid Davis was promoted to partner- litigation of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in Los Angeles.

Reid Davis represents clients in high-stakes business litigation and regulatory proceedings. He concentrates on consumer and other class actions, commercial contract disputes, real estate litigation and unfair business practices actions such as 17200, CLRA and UDAAP cases. Reid graduated in 2010 from UCLA Law School.

Sarah Gettings was promoted to partner - litigation of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in Los Angeles.

Sarah Gettings focuses exclusively on healthcare litigation, representing clients at trial and on appeal in complex disputes affecting the managed care industry, including consumer class actions, contract disputes, ERISA actions, and civil audits and government investigations. Sarah graduated in 2008 from UC Berkeley Law School.

Viral Mehta was promoted to partner- litigation of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in Los Angeles.

Viral Mehta advises clients in complex real estate, land use, and environmental, government and business litigation related to fraud and contract issues. He has recently been involved in several cases concerning government approvals of real estate development and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Viral graduated in 2008 from Boston University Law School.

Steve Chiu was promoted to partner - manatt health of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in Los Angeles.

Steve Chiu, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, advises clients on the structuring of novel business initiatives and compliance with federal and state healthcare guidance in day-to-day operations. He has been engaged in projects involving Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and Medicaid Managed Care Organization. Steve graduated in 2008 from UC Berkeley Law School.

Raisa Patron was promoted to partner - manatt health of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in Washington, D.C..

Raisa Patron, based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, focuses her practice on healthcare transactions, assisting hospitals, health systems, health information technology providers, health insurers and health-related advocacy groups in complex commercial, joint venture, M&A, licensing and services transactions. Raisa graduated in 2008 from the George Washington University School of Law.

Kinda Serafi was promoted to partner - manatt health of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in New York.

Kinda Serafi, located in the firm’s New York office, has extensive experience advising clients on the legal, policy and operational challenges of the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, marketplaces, and payment and delivery reform. Kinda graduated in 1999 from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law.

Sigrid Waggener was promoted to partner - real estate and land use of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in San Francisco.

Sigrid Waggener, resident in the firm’s San Francisco office, focuses on residential and commercial land use development, energy development and environmental compliance. She has significant experience advising on compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Sigrid graduated in 2008 from UC Davis Law School.

Cynthia A. Bai was promoted to partner of Cooley LLP in Palo Alto.

Bai represents banks, venture lending funds, investors and growth companies in secured debt transactions and focuses on venture debt finance and fund finance. She advises clients on senior and subordinated growth capital facilities, working capital facilities, asset-based facilities, bridge financings and acquisition financings, as well as capital call facilities and other fund finance facilities.

Joshua G. Duclos was promoted to partner of Cooley LLP in Los Angeles.

DuClos represents public and privately held companies, private equity sponsors and their respective stakeholders and advisors in strategic and often transformative M&A transactions. He has extensive experience advising both private equity and corporate buyers and sellers in the technology, software, internet and social media, media and entertainment, retail, consumer products and life sciences industries.

Matthew Hallinan was promoted to partner of Cooley LLP in Los Angeles.

Hallinan represents clients in all stages of the corporate life cycle, with a focus on venture capital financings, M&A, public offerings (including underwriters and issuers) and corporate governance matters. He also has extensive experience in advising clients – ranging from early-stage private companies to public companies and private equity fund serial acquirers – in strategic acquisitions and divestitures.

Kate E. Hillier was promoted to partner of Cooley LLP in Palo Alto.

Hillier represents life sciences companies at various stages in their life cycle on the discovery, development and commercialization of products in the biopharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic and digital health fields, particularly in relation to immuno-oncology. She counsels clients on complex partnering and licensing transactions involving IP, business, operational and legal issues to maximize the value of their products and technology.

Bethany C. Lobo was promoted to partner of Cooley LLP in San Francisco.

Lobo focuses her practice on class action defense, business litigation trials and privacy counseling, with particular emphasis on cyber privacy, biometrics, data breaches, ecommerce, the internet of things, enforcement of online terms of service and other internet law issues.

Amanda A. Main was promoted to partner of Cooley LLP in Palo Alto.

Main represents clients in complex business disputes, including licensing and earn-out disputes and other contract matters. Her experience also extends to internal investigations, government investigations, intellectual property disputes and class actions.

Joshua Seidenfeld was promoted to partner of Cooley LLP in Palo Alto.

Seidenfeld represents companies at all stages of their life cycle, from startups to public companies, with a focus on software, internet and healthcare-related technology companies (both consumer and enterprise). He has represented issuers and underwriters in public offerings and has substantial experience representing buyers and sellers in M&A and issuers and investors in private company financings.

Kristin E. Vanderpas was promoted to partner of Cooley LLP in San Francisco.

VanderPas's practice focuses on capital markets transactions. She represents investment banks and issuers in a variety of transactions, including initial public offerings, secondary and follow-on offerings, PIPEs, ATMs and debt offerings.

Lawrence M. Hadley joined Glaser Weil as partner and chair, intellectual property in Century City.

Mr. Hadley focuses his intellectual property litigation practice advising clients on patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. A 25+ year veteran attorney, he brings a diverse and specialized background, including extensive trial and appellate experience before both federal and state courts, and the International Trade Commission, to the firm's Century City and Orange County offices.

Meagen E. Leary was promoted to co-chair of the business reorganization and financial restructuring practice group of Duane Morris LLP in San Francisco.

Leary maintains a national creditors' rights, commercial real estate finance and bankruptcy practice. Her clients include institutional lenders, CMBS servicers, REITs, debt funds and other diverse businesses. Leary and her team handle all aspects of commercial loan workouts, bankruptcies, real estate finance and lender liability litigation, and commercial loan and real estate transactions. In addition, she provides national, coordinating counsel and general counsel services to several clients. Leary is a frequent speaker and writer on legal and practical issues that impact her clients and an active member of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council.

Leary is a 2004 cum laude graduate of Tulane University Law School, where she was a member of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal, and a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles.

Daniel Rashtian joined Greenberg Traurig, LLP as of counsel in Orange County.

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Greenberg Traurig Adds Two Attorneys in Southern California, Further Strengthening Corporate and Litigation Practices

LOS ANGELES - November 27, 2018 - Continuing the strategic growth of its southern California offices, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added corporate attorney Daria K. Boxer as of counsel in Los Angeles, and litigator Daniel Rashtian as of counsel in Orange County.

"We are excited to welcome these two experienced attorneys," Orange County Co-Managing Shareholder Susan L. Heller and Los Angeles Co-Managing Shareholder Jeff E. Scott said in a joint statement. "Daria and Daniel further strengthen our existing capabilities in key practice areas, in keeping with our strategic vision of hiring talented lawyers to address clients' needs."

Boxer focuses her practice on corporate and commercial finance transactions, including structured finance and secured lending, as well as private and public offerings of debt and equity securities. She regularly advises clients on securities law and corporate governance issues and general corporate matters. She has been involved in a broad range of financial transactions, including asset-backed financings, marketplace loan financings, bank credit agreements, revolving and term credit facilities, monetization of earn-out rights and financing transactions under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. She earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from Southwestern Law School, and her B.A. in Economics, summa cum laude, from San Diego State University.

Rashtian represents clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in litigation matters involving breach of contract, fraud, intellectual property, class actions, business torts, construction, employment, insurance coverage, and insurance bad faith. He counsels clients on claims brought by business partners, shareholders, employees, homeowners, customers, and policyholders. Rashtian advises clients on strategy and risks in active litigation, and provides guidance on how to minimize or eliminate future litigation. He received his J.D. from University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and his B.A. in Economics and Political Science, summa cum laude, from University of California, Los Angeles.

Most recently, in the firm's Corporate and Litigation Practices, Greenberg Traurig's southern California offices added Corporate Shareholder Kevin Friedmann, and Litigation Shareholders J. David Bournazian and Elizabeth Valentina.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP -- California
Greenberg Traurig has more than 175 corporate, entertainment, government law and policy, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and taxation attorneys in California, located in Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.

Andrew B. Schwaab joined Greenberg Traurig, LLP as shareholder in Silicon Valley.

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Greenberg Traurig Continues Strategic Growth of Intellectual Property Practice, Adds Andrew Schwaab in Silicon Valley

SILICON VALLEY – Nov. 21, 2018 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP further expanded its Intellectual Property & Technology Practice with the strategic addition of Andrew B. Schwaab as a shareholder in its Silicon Valley office. Schwaab joins the firm from Knobbe Martens.

Schwaab is the third intellectual property shareholder to join the firm in California in 2018. Joining earlier in the year were Elizabeth Valentina in Los Angeles and Gretchen A. Ramos in San Francisco.

“Andy has more than 20 years of experience in strategic intellectual property matters, which makes him a tremendous resource for our clients,” said the co-managing shareholders of Greenberg Traurig’s Silicon Valley office, Michelle Ferreira and William J. Goines. “We are proud to welcome to our Silicon Valley team a practitioner with this level of commitment to clients, experience, and reputation. Andy is a leader in the IP law community in this market.”

Schwaab is a past president of the San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association and currently the president of the Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association. He was also the co-founder and co-chair of the greater China practice group at his prior firm, serves as the Vice-Chair of the CNIPA (Chinese Patent & Trademark Office)/U.S. Bar Liaison Council, and is involved in several other professional organizations, such as IEEE.

He focuses his practice on strategic intellectual property matters, including counseling, global patent prosecution, patent litigation, licensing, validity and infringement analyses/opinions, due diligence, and freedom-to-operate issues. He also handles matters related to a wide range of electrical and computer technologies.

Schwaab often assists clients with matters relating to software (from apps to global software platforms), computer systems and memory, semiconductor fabrication equipment and processes, digital rights management, blockchain, optical networks and components, flat panel displays, energy collection and conversion, global navigation and positioning systems, semiconductor devices, nanofabrication and other nanotechnologies, and internet enabled/related applications.

“Andy is an outstanding addition to our intellectual property team, particularly because of his international work and background in electrical and computer technologies,” said Ian C. Ballon, co-chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. “His extensive experience and industry knowledge are invaluable to our clients, who rely on our team to help them navigate unique and increasingly complex intellectual property matters.”

“I am proud to join Greenberg Traurig and its robust, highly-regarded team of intellectual property attorneys,” Schwaab said. “I was drawn to the firm’s global platform, which I believe will serve my clients well and enable me to continue to grow my practice.”

Schwaab received his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he was a founding member of the Science & Technology Law Society. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Virginia.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Intellectual Property & Technology Practice
With more than 180 intellectual property attorneys and agents in the United States, Asia, and Europe, Greenberg Traurig provides a broad range of patent, trademark and copyright protection and strategic counseling. Greenberg Traurig was named a “National Tier 1” Law Firm for IP Litigation, Patent Law, Trademark and Information Technology Law by U.S. News and Best Lawyers, 2017 “Best Law Firms Rankings."

Jon Kyle J. Kyle Janecek joined Newmeyer & Dillion LLP as associate in Newport Beach.

Janecek's experience and skillset includes insight into various facets of the legal industry, breadth of dispute resolution knowledge, a business-oriented background, and an inquisitive spirit. He enjoys contributing to the strategic process of finding creative and effective solutions to move a client's end goals further to highly favorable results.

Janecek has also spent time working with nonprofits, such as the Legal Aid Society of Orange County and the Compton Self-Help Center, where he provided pro bono legal advice to individuals across a variety of legal disciplines.

"Kyle is a great addition to the team, and his capabilities not only benefit our firm, but also fit our goal of continued strategic growth," said Firm's Managing Partner, Jeff Dennis.

Janecek earned a B.A. in Business Communications and B.S. in Economics from Arizona State University and his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law.

Peter K. Huston joined Baker Botts LLP as partner in San Francisco.

Prior to entering private practice, Peter served as the Assistant Chief of the DOJ's Antitrust Division San Francisco office and led multiple high-profile trial victories for the Antitrust Division. He will be based in Baker Botts' San Francisco office and become the latest addition to an expanding West Coast presence of the firm's award-winning global antitrust team.

"Peter is an outstanding lawyer with over 25 years of experience in the antitrust, complex commercial, white collar and high stakes criminal and civil litigation arena. His government and private sector experience will add tremendous value for our clients and speaks to the expansion of our Antitrust Practice and the momentum and growth we are seeing in the Bay area," said Andrew M. Baker, Managing Partner of Baker Botts.

"Peter is one of the most highly regarded antitrust lawyers on the West Coast, with a strong track record for top-quality work in high-profile matters both at DOJ and in private practice. We are thrilled that he has decided to join our team," said Stephen Weissman, Co-Chair of the firm's Antitrust Practice.

During his tenure as a top DOJ enforcer, Peter led the Antitrust Division's trial teams in U.S. v. BazaarVoice, a merger challenge in the high-tech industry, and in the agency's historic criminal price-fixing trial victory against AU Optronics, a maker of consumer electronics.

"Peter is the second acclaimed antitrust partner to recently join our San Francisco office. Together with Stuart Plunkett, who joined Baker Botts in 2016, Peter's addition reaffirms that San Francisco is an integral part of our global antitrust solution," said John Taladay, Co-Chair of the firm's Antitrust Practice. "In addition, Matthew Levitt recently joined our Antitrust practice in Brussels, another sign of the momentum and growth in the department," added Mr. Taladay.

"We are thrilled that Peter is joining our San Francisco office. Baker Botts is one of the fastest growing law firms in San Francisco and, with the addition of Peter, we will continue our momentum in expanding the range and depth of services we offer our clients from our California offices," said Pat Stanton, Partner-in-Charge of the firm's San Francisco office.