Press Releases from Farella Braun + Martel (6 total)
Farella Braun + Martel’s Mark Petersen Appointed Chair of Bar Association of S …
Farella Braun + Martel partner Mark D. Petersen has been appointed chair of the Bar Association of San Francisco's (BASF) Mediation Committee, a part of BASF's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, for a two-year term.
The Mediation Committee seeks to further the knowledge of its members by developing and implementing programs and training in alternative dispute resolution, with an emphasis on mediation.
Petersen’s mediation practice includes serving on BASF's Early Settlement Program; the…
Farella Braun + Martel Named One of the 2011 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area
Farella Braun + Martel LLP was named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area for the seventh consecutive year by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal.
“We are proud of this long standing recognition that Farella Braun + Martel is a great place to work,” said managing partner Steve Lowenthal. “Through the adoption of creative and innovative programs, Farella…
Farella Braun + Martel’s Steven Vettel Named Among the Daily Journal’s Top 2 …
Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner Steven Vettel has been named among the Daily Journal’s “Top 25 Land Use Leaders” in California. The inaugural list recognizes the leadership and accomplishments of California land use attorneys who have taken complex projects to fruition in the state’s notoriously challenging development environment.
The Daily Journal recognized Vettel for his leadership in persuading San Francisco planning officials to sign off on entitlements for…
Farella Braun + Martel’s Diversity Scholarship Program Aids Minority First-Yea …
Farella Braun + Martel LLP has awarded its annual Diversity Scholarship of $5,000 to five first-year students at Bay Area law schools, totaling $25,000. The recipients are selected based on academic accomplishments, commitment to serving the community and financial need.
"We are thrilled to give back and assist this worthy group of law school students. The Diversity Scholarship is a way that our firm promotes diversity in the legal…
Farella Braun + Martel’s Rod Thompson Named Among the Daily Journal’s Top 75 …
Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner Rod Thompson has been named among the Daily Journal’s “Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators” in the state for 2011.
The Daily Journal recognized Thompson for leading a team of Farella lawyers in obtaining a rare early summary judgment motion in a patent litigation action filed in Chicago asserting a patent over an "allowance" card for teens that can be controlled by the…
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Practice Area Leaders
Farella Braun + Martel announces new practice area leaders. Partner Thomas Mayhew was named chair of the Business Litigation practice, Partner Samuel C. Dibble was named chair of the Business Transactions practice, Partner Matthew J. Lewis has stepped up to chair the Distressed Assets practice, and Partners David J. Lazerwitz and David Stoll were appointed to co-chair the Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies practice.
“The new practice chairs are strong…
