Banu S. Naraghi joined Gerard Fox Law P.C. as associate in Los Angeles.

Banu Naraghi's practice is in the area of intellectual property disputes, copyright policy and reform. She was a Clinical Intern for USC's Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic.

Jan Ira Goldsmith joined Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP as of counsel in San Diego.

Goldsmith is a member of the litigation team. Prior to serving as San Diego's City Attorney, Goldsmith was a judge on the San Diego Superior Court. He also served three terms as a member of the California State Assembly and as a councilman and mayor for Poway, California.

Joseph R. Ashby joined Pierce Sergenian LLP as of counsel in Los Angeles.

Ashby is a litigator who has handled class actions matters involving product defect, false advertising, and wage and hour. He has represented Epson, Nestle, Samsung Group, Hyundai Motor America, and Kia Motors America.

Darin T. Beffa joined Pierce Sergenian LLP as partner in Los Angeles.

Beffa is a litigator who has represented clients in high-profile matters, including the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and the General Motors ignition switch scandal. He has experience litigating matters involving environmental regulation, patents, products liability and government contracts.

Meredith R Bushnell joined Venable LLP as partner in San Francisco.

Ms. Bushnell provides estate planning and wealth management advice for high-net-worth individuals, family businesses, and individuals with complicated estates. She handles all aspects of planning for the accrual and distribution of wealth, whether involving charitable giving, distributions, or otherwise. She also has particular expertise in the formation and support of charitable and family foundations.