SAN DIEGO (August 14, 2023) – Barnes & Thornburg has announced that John E. Fitzsimmons has joined the firm’s San Diego office as a partner in the Labor and Employment Department. He joins Barnes & Thornburg from DLA Piper’s San Diego office.

Fitzsimmons has over 25 years of employment counseling and litigation experience. He centers his practice on the defense of employers in wrongful termination, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employment-related litigation.

“John has an incredibly rich understanding of employment law,” said Kenneth J. Yerkes, chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. “His extensive experience in the field is a fantastic resource to our clients as we continue to build upon and strengthen our department’s offerings and presence in Southern California.”

Fitzsimmons has a particular focus on intellectual property-related claims, including both the prosecution and defense of claims involving non-compete agreements, trade secrets, proprietary information, and restrictive covenants.

In addition to guiding clients through California and federal wage and hour litigation and class actions, Fitzsimmons counsels and trains employees on day-to-day operations, employment issues, as well as labor-management relations. He also assists employers with union organizing, corporate campaigns, and collective bargaining, and has represented employers in labor arbitrations and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.

“We’re thrilled to welcome to Barnes & Thornburg a longtime San Diegan with strong ties to the business community,” said Eric J. Beste, partner-in-charge of the San Diego office. “John’s many years of sophisticated employment litigation and deep industry knowledge will substantially assist our office with serving clients in the San Diego market and throughout Southern California.”

Fitzsimmons received his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to his legal career, Fitzsimmons served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy.

With more than 800 attorneys and other legal professionals, Barnes & Thornburg is one of the largest law firms in the country. The firm serves clients worldwide from offices in Atlanta, Boston, California, Chicago, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, South Florida, Texas and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit us online at www.btlaw.com or on Twitter @BTLawNews.

ShareFile Introduces Unified Legal Solution for Secure and Efficient Workflows

Designed specifically for the legal industry, expanded functionality improves security and operational efficiencies for better client experiences

ShareFile, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, today announced the release of ShareFile® for Legal, a secure, collaborative client experience solution that allows law firms to create unparalleled client experiences. The latest ShareFile solution features can help expedite client onboarding and document-heavy workflows. It also enhances security protections to empower legal professionals to protect critical business and client personal identifiable information (PII) without burdening IT teams.

Law firms today face unique challenges in managing tasks and assignments around client matters, with data showing that 75% of legal professionals spend 20 hours or more per week on non-client-facing billable work. ShareFile’s new offerings directly address these pain points for legal professionals, allowing them to seamlessly onboard clients, efficiently manage documents across caseloads, reduce effort around non-billable work to support profitability, and, ultimately, deliver an exceptional client experience.

“With the number of repeatable processes and document-heavy caseloads, legal work quickly becomes tedious and time-consuming,” said David Le Strat, senior vice president, product and technology, ShareFile. “As a trusted partner to law firms, ShareFile is committed to empowering our clients with a unified and secure solution that amplifies their capabilities and enriches the client experience. Our enhanced platform addresses the unique challenges law firms face, streamlining task management, increasing security, and driving efficiency for all legal services.”

ShareFile’s all-in-one solution includes:

• Security Threat Detection Alerts: Receive proactive insights into content security threats with suggested actions for mitigating threats, enabling employees and admins to mitigate security risks when handling client documents without affecting workflow productivity.
• Task Management: Easily assign tasks to ensure specific documents are supplied quickly and easily without the use of email, with automated notifications on value-add activity like:
  o Task tracking, which allows firms to easily track the status of tasks that are related to client matters, including whether they are in progress, completed, overdue, or yet to start.
  o Client updates, which allow firms to provide prompt updates to clients by having a single view of all tasks and work being done for their specific matters.
• Native Integrations with QuickBooks and Salesforce: Integration of prospective client data with Salesforce and QuickBooks, eliminating manual data entry and duplicate efforts by automatically syncing prospective client data, saving time and reducing errors.

This announcement follows a series of product enhancements ShareFile introduced earlier this year, including expedited client onboarding, secure document management and collaboration, and automated workflows to save time and enable firms to stay on top of a growing client list.

“Maybe 30% of our people are in the office every day, so being able to collaborate is a big deal, but also being able to collaborate better with clients because they don’t come into the office anymore is a big deal to us,” said Christopher J. Edwards, systems administrator at an Arizona legal firm and a ShareFile customer.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that it has opened the doors to its new Chicago office space, which is located on the top two floors of 1045 on Fulton – the newest and tallest building in the Fulton Market Historic District.

Norton Rose Fulbright is the first major law firm to move into the vibrant Fulton Market District, which is a symbol of transformation in Chicago. 1045 on Fulton is a LEED-certified building with its sustainable design and construction as is also WELL-certified with its positive impact on occupants’ health and well-being.

Occupying approximately 17,000 square feet on the 11th and 12th floors, Norton Rose Fulbright’s space is modern and progressive with a focus on collaboration and innovation. The design includes a significant amount of multifunctional open areas, which can be configured for a variety of work needs as well as client and community events. The building’s panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offer unobstructed views of the Chicago skyline.

Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner, said:

“We embraced the ambitious spirit of Fulton Market to design a precedent-setting office space based on how we envision law firms will operate moving forward. I am proud of the end result – a dynamic workplace with state-of-the-art amenities, which maximizes our ability to serve clients while better connecting us with one another.”

Norton Rose Fulbright engaged with geniant + Eastlake Studio, an experiential architecture and interior design firm known for consulting with leading technology companies, to take a more forward-thinking approach to the design of the office. The space intentionally promotes many different working styles and environments, ranging from individual lawyer offices to public co-working spaces complete with couches, high-top tables and huddle rooms. The private areas sport glass walls to encourage collaboration – a departure from the silo nature of traditional lawyer offices. The workspace is also complete with client-entertaining spaces and a coffee bar.

Daniel Farris, Norton Rose Fulbright’s Chicago Partner-in-Charge, said:

“Our new home in Fulton Market reimagines the law firm office experience to focus on technology, flexibility and collaboration, which emphasizes the firm’s mission of providing innovative services and solutions. We invite firm clients to use our co-working spaces, and we have already welcomed in-house lawyers from several client organizations to work side-by-side with firm lawyers in our new space, which wouldn’t have been as effective in a traditional law office environment.”

While some offices are assigned, personnel have access to a mobile and web-based reservation software that allows them work how and where they desire on any given day. All spaces are outfitted with cutting-edge multimedia sound and video equipment to ensure seamless connectivity across our national and global offices.

Norton Rose Fulbright has increased its headcount in Chicago to 30 lawyers, including 14 partners, since the opening of its 12th US and 52nd worldwide location on April 12, 2022. The firm’s Chicago lawyers serve tech and tech-enabled businesses in transformative sectors across a range of practices, including corporate, M&A and securities, employment and labor, energy, intellectual property, litigation, privacy and data security, projects, real estate and technology transactions.

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. The global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across more than 50 locations worldwide, including Houston, New York, London, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg, covering the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. With its global business principles of quality, unity and integrity, Norton Rose Fulbright is recognized for its client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets. For more information, visit nortonrosefulbright.com.

7.31.2023 Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that Travis Kearbey, a leading employment law attorney in St. Louis, has joined the firm as a partner in the Labor, Employment & Benefits Practice Group.

Kearbey was most recently the leader of an Am Law 200 firm’s Employment and Labor Group and was one of 35 attorneys named last month to Missouri Lawyers “Power List” of the most powerful employment attorneys in the state, the third straight year he has made the list.

He is particularly experienced in the areas of litigation, business transactions, employment law counseling and labor law, representing clients in industries such as higher education, manufacturing, hospitality, professional services and various nonprofit sectors.

Kearbey has handled jury trials in federal and state courts on discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower claims, has litigated restrictive-covenant disputes in federal and state courts, and has represented clients before numerous state and federal administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, the Missouri Commission on Human Rights, the Illinois Department of Human Rights and other fair employment practices agencies across the nation.

“Quarles is nationally recognized as a leading firm in employment and labor law,” said Kearbey. “I am beyond excited to be part of the Quarles culture of success, which includes an admirable record of progress in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion. I am honored to join an incredibly deep bench of attorneys in the areas of employment and higher education and to have the opportunity to partner with seasoned attorneys across the firm’s full-service platform that will help me take my practice to the next level.”

In addition to disputes-related employment matters, Kearbey has significant experience representing clients with respect to employment and labor law issues arising in the context of mergers and acquisitions, including the negotiating of executive employment and severance agreements, handling employment-related due diligence, negotiating employment-related reps, warranties and covenants, and advising on post-closing integration matters, all in the context of M&A transactions. Kearbey previously served as a leader of an Am Law 100 global firm’s Labor & Employment deal team.

Additionally, his practice includes more than 15 years of experience representing education-sector clients in matters including Title IX investigations and hearings; disputes concerning tenure, academic freedom and disciplinary matters; and negotiating executive agreements for university leaders.

Kearbey has been named to Best Lawyers in America (Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment) each year since 2020, a Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers “Rising Star” each year since 2012 and a Benchmark Litigation “Labor & Employment Star” each year since 2020. He earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School and his B.S. from Missouri State University.

“Travis is a highly respected advisor and leader who will be a valuable addition as our team continues to expand to meet the growing needs of our clients, especially in St. Louis,” said Sean Scullen, national co-chair of the Quarles Labor, Employment & Benefits Practice Group. “He brings tremendous breadth in both the type of labor and employment matters he handles and the range of clients he represents. Equally important, he shares our commitment to building partnerships with clients designed to help them achieve long-term success.”

Littler Welcomes Shareholder Jamie Spataro in Pittsburgh
Firm continues hiring streak with arrival of ninth shareholder since May

PITTSBURGH (July 31, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Jamie Spataro as its newest shareholder in its Pittsburgh office. Spataro, who previously served as a lead counsel for FedEx Ground, will join the firm’s Occupational Safety and Health Practice Group. His arrival marks the ninth shareholder addition to Littler in just the last three months.

“Jamie’s depth of knowledge and tenure at a leading transportation and shipping company – particularly during the pandemic, when workplace safety and health concerns were front and center – will make him an invaluable asset to our team,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “We are thrilled to welcome him as the latest addition in this exciting period of growth in our shareholder ranks.”

Spataro brings two decades of experience, including nearly 15 years spent with the legal department at FedEx Ground. His practice encompasses a wide range of workplace safety and health issues, including COVID-19 and infectious disease mitigation, hazardous materials and dangerous goods transportation, and obligations affecting the highly regulated transportation industry. Spataro has handled numerous workplace safety matters involving both the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Labour Canada.

“Jamie brings unique insight into the challenges employers face in complying with a complex web of workplace safety regulations and keeping abreast of new regulatory requirements that will benefit our clients in Pittsburgh and beyond,” said Ted Schroeder, office managing shareholder of Littler’s Pittsburgh office.

Steven McCown and Alka Ramchandani-Raj, co-chairs of the Occupational Safety and Health Practice Group, added: “We are excited for Jamie to join our deep bench of attorneys focused on Occupational Safety and Health law and for our clients to benefit from his knowledge of the regulatory landscape in both the U.S. and Canada.”

Spataro is well-versed in U.S. and Canadian compliance and reporting issues. He has dealt with matters involving compliance with the Transportation Security Administration’s Indirect Air Carrier Management System; U.S.-Canada customs, trade compliance and border security; fuel distribution, import and export licensing; environmental due diligence and compliance; and corporate sustainability.

“I have long admired the work of Littler and am honored to be joining the world’s leading employment and labor law firm,” said Spataro. “Littler has an impressive team of OSHA professionals spread across its vast geographic footprint. I look forward to drawing on the talent of the team, along with the breadth of firm’s resources and expansive market reach, to help employers continue to navigate the evolving issues related to workplace safety.”

Outside of his legal practice, Spataro served on the board of the Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership and is vice president for advocacy and publicity for the Association of Corporate Counsel – Western Pennsylvania Chapter. He received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his B.A. from Bethany College.

About Littler

With more than 1,700 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

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Accomplished IP Litigator Philip Sheng Joins Venable’s San Francisco Office

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San Francisco, CA (July 26, 2023) – Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Philip Sheng has joined the firm as a partner in the Intellectual Property Litigation – Technology Group in the San Francisco office. Mr. Sheng specializes in complex intellectual property disputes and has represented clients before the International Trade Commission, federal district and appellate courts, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Sheng has extensive experience in matters related to telecommunications, semiconductor integrated circuits, smartphone and tablet displays, as well as life sciences and pharmaceuticals. Earlier in his career, he served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Randall R. Rader of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Michael Sandonato, a co-chair of the IP Litigation – Technology Group, said, “Philip’s extensive technical and courtroom experience will be a valuable addition to our IP team. We look forward to integrating him into the firm and seeing our clients benefit from his knowledge.”

“Philip has a strong reputation as a high-stakes IP litigator. I am excited to see him fortify Venable’s IP strength in Northern California as he continues to develop new opportunities as part of our team of talented and diverse attorneys here in the Bay Area,” said Jim Nelson, partner-in-charge of the firm’s San Francisco office.

Commenting on his move to Venable, Mr. Sheng said, “Venable is well known for its IP litigation work and has a stellar reputation in the industry. I look forward to further establishing its IP litigation presence in the Bay Area.”

Mr. Sheng received his J.D from Brigham Young University, and his B.A. in human biology from Stanford University.

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Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC that serves as primary counsel to a worldwide clientele of large and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and other individuals. With more than 850 professionals across the country, in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the firm strategically advances its clients’ objectives in the United States and around the globe. Venable advises clients on a broad range of business and regulatory law, legislative affairs, complex litigation, and the full range of intellectual property disciplines. For more information, please visit https://www.venable.com/.

FORMER EEOC CHIEF COUNSEL AND AI PRO JOINS LITTLER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that Bradford J. Kelley has joined the firm as a shareholder in the Washington, D.C., office. Kelley was previously Chief Counsel to Commissioner Keith Sonderling at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Kelley, who counseled Commissioner Sonderling on federal employment anti-discrimination laws and the EEOC’s Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Fairness Initiative, has extensive experience with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Prior to joining the EEOC, Kelley was a Senior Policy Advisor with the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), where he provided policy and legal advice to the WHD Administrator regarding the administration, interpretation and enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and wage laws affecting government contractors.

“Brad has established himself as a preeminent policy voice in D.C., working at the leading edge of everything from AI and anti-discrimination laws to critical wage and hour issues and more,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “His guidance will be invaluable to our clients, both from a regulatory compliance standpoint and in understanding how AI is impacting many facets of the workplace and employment law.”

In 2022, Kelley received the EEOC Chair’s Circle of Excellence Award, one of the highest honors conferred within the Commission. A former U.S. Army infantry and intelligence officer and Iraq War veteran, Kelley is also well-versed in the legal obligations of employers under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), including complicated military leave issues.

“Whether it’s the growing adoption of AI and automation, pending DOL rules that would significantly impact wage and hour compliance, or new items on the EEOC’s agenda, it has never been more important for employers to have a voice in workplace policy,” said Michael Lotito, shareholder and co-chair of the Workplace Policy Institute® (WPI™), Littler’s government affairs and advocacy arm. “Brad’s tenure at the EEOC and DOL, along with his deep technical knowledge, make him ideally positioned to advocate for the interests of employers as policies take shape around these critical workplace issues.”

While at the EEOC, Kelley worked to ensure that AI and other new tools used in employment decision-making comply with the federal laws that the EEOC enforces. He has published numerous law review articles about the use of AI in the workplace, including in the Stanford Law & Policy Review, the University of Miami Law Review, and the North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology. Kelley also speaks nationally on these emerging issues.

“As Littler’s own research has shown, AI is increasingly being used by busy HR teams to guide decision-making and bolster efficiency. At the same time, the evolving legislative landscape means employers must navigate a patchwork of shifting compliance requirements,” said Marko Mrkonich, Littler shareholder who helps lead the firm’s efforts to advise on AI in human resource decisions. “Brad is a recognized thought leader in this space and our clients will undoubtedly benefit from his sharp counsel on these increasingly important issues.”

Prior to serving in government, Kelley was an attorney in private practice and worked with employers to resolve disputes and achieve business goals through litigation, arbitration, mediation and strategic counseling. Before entering private practice, he was a judicial clerk for a federal district court judge.

“I’ve long been impressed by the caliber of Littler attorneys, the firm’s deep relationships and strong reputation in D.C., and their industry-leading global platform,” said Kelley. “Not only is Littler known for offering a full range of services in the workplace policy arena, but the firm has really differentiated itself in the AI space, having been at the forefront of studying AI’s impact on business and developing content that helps drive and direct the evolution of the industry.”

Kelley received his J.D., Order of the Coif and magna cum laude, from Louisiana State University Law Center. He earned a triple major and a minor and graduated with Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude honors from Louisiana State University. Kelley has also served as an adjunct law professor teaching employment discrimination and has been selected to serve on Law360’s Employment Discrimination Editorial Board since 2022.

About Littler

With more than 1,700 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

Wiggin Opportunity Initiative Donates $3M in Legal Services to Minority-Owned Businesses and Partners with Bloomberg L.P. To Expand the Scope of Initiative

For the third consecutive year, Wiggin and Dana LLP has provided $1 million in free legal services to women and minority-owned businesses in communities across the United States through its Wiggin Opportunity Initiative. Wiggin and Dana launched WOI in July 2020 to address the racial and economic injustices brought forward by the reckoning that followed George Floyd’s murder. The firm pledged to provide $10 million in free legal services to women and minority-owned businesses by 2030 to fuel the success of these businesses, encourage their proliferation, and increase diversity among business leaders. Having provided more than $3 million of legal services in its first three years, WOI is ahead of the firm’s schedule.

“Business ownership promotes equity,” said Tim Diemand, Wiggin and Dana’s Managing Partner. “It supports generational wealth creation, job growth, and opportunity. Helping minority business owners navigate the range of issues faced by entrepreneurs is a tangible and material way we can impact economic inequity and injustice.”

Having learned of WOI in 2022, Bloomberg L.P. approached Wiggin and Dana to assist in the initiative. Volunteers from Bloomberg’s Legal and Compliance Department’s Pro Bono Program have enabled WOI to increase its capacity to assist those in need, aligning Bloomberg’s in-house attorneys’ specific professional skills and personal interests with the challenges facing eligible entrepreneurs.

“By working in close collaboration, our organizations are able to maximize our impact on behalf of underserved business leaders,” said Kim Rutan, Head of Bloomberg’s Legal & Compliance Department’s Pro Bono Program. “The unique focus of Wiggin and Dana’s program to promote equity in business is a great match for Bloomberg’s commitment to providing pro bono expertise to help people from underserved communities, and we look forward to continuing our partnership.”

Since 2020, WOI has provided pro bono counsel to 175 startups and other businesses owned by individuals identifying as women, Black, Asian, Hispanic, LGBTQ and Iberian Peninsulan, as well as veterans, several of whom identify as members of multiple minority groups. While increasing awareness of the program has attracted more qualified venture-backable candidates seeking support, WOI also supports entrepreneurs opening or operating coffee shops, hair salons, and other similar, community-oriented small businesses. This program has also provided growth opportunities for transaction-oriented attorneys to contribute pro bono legal services and for young lawyers to own client relationships independently. 75% of Wiggin attorneys have participated in WOI, corporate attorneys and litigators alike.

Regardless, the need remains immense. The challenges and constraints faced by Black entrepreneurs, for example, lie beyond mainstream experience. According to Crunchbase, Black entrepreneurs typically receive less than 2% of all VC dollars. After the events of 2020, Black-led startups saw historic gains in VC funding in 2021. However, as economic conditions worsened and VC activity slowed, financing for Black-owned businesses plummeted 45%, compared to a 36% overall drop for all businesses.

“The typical challenges faced by startup business owners are compounded by factors related to the founder’s race, ethnicity, gender, and other classes of diversity,” said John Doroghazi, Wiggin and Dana litigation partner and WOI co-chair. “We set out to make material progress, increasing diversity among business leaders to achieve systemic and lasting change. Three years into this effort, it is clear that more law firms like Wiggin and Dana and companies like Bloomberg L.P. need to join us in this effort. As we continue towards our 10-year goal, we hope others will follow in our footsteps and we stand ready to work with them to do so.”

About Wiggin and Dana

Wiggin and Dana is a national law firm with more than 160 attorneys. We are a true partnership of highly talented, creative, and experienced lawyers dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations every day. With offices in Connecticut, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Palm Beach, we represent clients throughout the United States and globally on a wide range of sophisticated and complex matters. From defending the Fortune 500 in “bet-the-company” litigation to helping the next generation of inventors bring new technologies to market, we pride ourselves in offering value-driven solutions and results.

Barnes & Thornburg is pleased to welcome Ken Kansa to the firm’s Chicago office as partner in the Finance, Insolvency and Restructuring Department. Kansa joins the group shortly after the firm added fellow Chicago restructuring partner Aaron Gavant in June, as well as New York restructuring partner Gregory Plotko in February.

Kansa’s practice encompasses a wide variety of in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters, with particular experience representing corporate clients in financial and operational restructuring proceedings and cross-border insolvency matters. He represents public and non-public companies in Chapter 11 plans of reorganization, out-of-court debt resolutions, and strategic transactions, among other bankruptcy-related real estate, tax and corporate issues.

“With over 20 years practicing in Chicago, Ken has become a pillar in the city’s legal and bankruptcy communities,” said Michael Carrillo, managing partner of the firm’s Chicago office. “He’s a strong asset to our team and will bolster our capabilities both in Chicago and nationally.”

Kansa is a frequent speaker to professional organizations and for continuing legal education on restructuring and insolvency.

“I’m excited to welcome Ken to our growing team of restructuring attorneys,” said Mark Owens, chair of the firm’s Finance, Insolvency and Restructuring Department. “This has already been a busy year and I’m confident that Ken will further this momentum as new complexities continue to confront the structured finance space.”

Kansa earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.A. from George Washington University. He also holds an M.A. from Cleveland State University, where he sits on the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Advisory Board.

With more than 800 attorneys and other legal professionals, Barnes & Thornburg is one of the largest law firms in the country. The firm serves clients worldwide from offices in Atlanta, Boston, California, Chicago, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, South Florida, Texas, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit us online at www.btlaw.com or on Twitter @BTLawNews.

WASHINGTON (July 17, 2023) – Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Carol Lee has joined the firm as a partner in the Business Litigation group. A trusted advisor for multinationals navigating U.S. legal matters relating to internal and government investigations and commercial litigation, Lee is adept at resolving regulatory issues regarding export controls, economic sanctions, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, anti-money laundering, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. She joins Womble from the Washington office of Clifford Chance.

This news is the latest in a string of recent strategic hires and expansion across the firm’s footprint, including the acquisition of two California-based litigation boutiques earlier this month and the addition of nearly 50 laterals in the last year.

“Carol brings significant, sophisticated experience advising global companies on the complexities of the domestic regulatory landscape, particularly those pertaining to commercial dispute resolution, government investigations, and international trade,” said Chris Jones, who leads the Business Litigation Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Global Board. “Her cultural knowledge will be tremendously valuable to clients operating in today’s global marketplace.”

Lee regularly represents prominent domestic and international clients before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Departments of Justice, Commerce, and Treasury. She is recognized for her industry-leading skill set concerning unique U.S. legal issues confronting companies operating in the Greater China region and Japan.

“We are delighted to welcome a lawyer of Carol’s caliber to the firm,” said Elizabeth Lee, Managing Partner of the Washington office. “In addition to expanding our bench strength in Washington, Carol’s diverse skill set and entrepreneurial spirit will play a significant role in driving synergies across several of the firm’s key markets and sectors.”

Lee earned a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where she also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Florence Y. Pan at the District of Columbia Superior Court (currently judge at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia). She earned an M.A. in international policy studies from Stanford University and B.A. from National Tsing Hua University.

IRVINE, Calif. (July 13, 2023) – Womble Bond Dickinson is expanding its presence in Southern California through a combination with boutique business law firm Gordinier Kang & Kim LLP. Based in Irvine and Los Angeles offices, the three-partner team includes John Kang, Patricia Cymerman, and Edward Kim. The combination reflects continued growth in the Golden State and comes on the heels of the firm’s announcement earlier this week that it was joining with San Francisco-based litigation firm Simmonds & Narita LLP.

“This combination adds to our roster in Southern California and brings high-quality and experienced lawyers who are committed and connected to the local market,” said Merrick Benn, Womble’s Vice Chair and Capital Markets Practice Group Leader. “It expands on our existing litigation practice and adds a core transactional practice that further solidifies, expands, and diversifies our bench strength in the region.”

Kang, who joins the firm’s Capital Markets group as a partner, is an experienced transactional attorney who represents private sector clients, including financial institutions, commercial purchasers and sellers, developers, and high-net-worth investors. His practice spans a broad range of commercial transactions, particularly in secured lending, project development, real estate joint venture and equity fund formation, and equity- and asset-based property acquisitions and dispositions.

“Womble’s robust, full-service platform enables us to expand both the volume and depth of services we can provide to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said Kang. “We look forward to collaborating with our new colleagues and further contributing to the firm’s growth in Southern California.”

Cymerman and Kim join the firm’s Business Litigation group as partners. Cymerman represents clients in complex business litigation, including contract, real estate, private wealth, and partnership disputes and misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and false advertising. Kim focuses his practice on complex business and securities litigation matters in federal and state courts, including securities class actions, shareholder derivative claims, and partnership disputes.

“A strong West Coast presence has long been an important component of the firm’s strategic commitment to building a global platform that meets the broad needs of our clients,” said Kristin Walker-Probst, Managing Partner of the Irvine and Los Angeles offices. “By joining forces, we are well positioned to expand those offerings in important innovation hubs.”

About the new lawyers:

John Kang represents private sector clients, including financial institutions, commercial purchasers and sellers, developers, and high-net-worth investors. His practice involves a broad range of commercial transactions, including purchase and sale transactions, corporate and real estate finance, capital markets, leasing, and development. With skills gained at prominent national and international law firms during the first ten years of his career, John has extensive experience in secured lending, project development, real estate joint venture and equity fund formation, and equity- and asset-based property acquisitions and dispositions.

Patricia Cymerman represents clients in complex business litigation, including contract disputes; real estate disputes involving leases, development and investment agreements, and joint ventures; misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and false advertising; private wealth disputes; and partnership disputes. Her experience also includes high-profile First Amendment and media law cases.

Edward Kim focuses his practice on complex business and securities litigation matters in federal and state courts, including securities class actions, shareholder derivative claims, and partnership disputes. He has successfully tried numerous cases to a final judgment or award and obtained individual jury verdicts of more than $150 million, including punitive damage awards exceeding $10 million. Additionally, he has extensive experience representing shareholders and partners of companies involving claims of breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, and self-dealing by the officers, directors, and managing partners of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.

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SAN FRANCISCO (July 11, 2023) – Womble Bond Dickinson announced today its combination with boutique litigation firm Simmonds & Narita LLP. The deal brings together the complex litigation practice of the San Francisco-based firm with Womble’s full-service, international capabilities. The team, comprised of partners Tomio Narita and Jeffrey Topor, counsels Leanne Yu, Nathan Searles, and Dominic Luca, and paralegal Rosana Klingerman, has extensive experience defending individual and class actions filed under a wide range of consumer protection statutes in federal and state courts in California and jurisdictions across the country against companies operating in the consumer financial services industry.

“Simmonds & Narita is a high-quality team of lawyers with a strong track record of litigation excellence,” said Chris Jones, who leads the Business Litigation Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Global Board. “The addition of their depth of talent and sophisticated skill set, including decades of experience handling class action matters, greatly enhances the dispute resolution and litigation practice for our firm.”

The team defends creditors, finance companies, debt buyers, law firms, and collection agencies against individual and class claims brought under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the California Rosenthal Act, the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act, Section 17200 of the California Business & Professions Code, and other state statutes governing credit and debt collection. They are well-versed in defending against individual and class action claims brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act (CCRAA). They also handle arbitration matters pending before JAMS and the American Arbitration Association and are regularly retained to handle cases pending before federal and state appellate courts.

“We accomplished a heck of a lot as a five-attorney law firm, and our team has built close relationships with our clients and with each other. In considering a move like this, we knew it had to be the right fit for our people and clients,” said Narita. “We immediately recognized that Womble shared our values, including a commitment to exceptional client service, and their platform will be an incredible resource with greater efficiencies and robust services for the complex litigation needs of our clients.”

Chris Mammen, who, in addition to serving as Office Managing Partner, leads the Intellectual Property Litigation Group and is a member of the firm’s Global Board, added: “We could not be more pleased with the continued growth of our San Francisco office. This combination comes on the heels of an exciting year, including our move to a new office and earlier combination with Cooper, White & Cooper, a multi-practice firm of more than two dozen legal professionals. It further strengthens our capabilities on the West Coast and expands the legal services we can offer our clients.”

With additional offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley, the firm now has over 100 legal professionals, including 54 lawyers, in California and a global platform of more than 1,000 lawyers in 31 offices.

About the new lawyers:

Tomio Narita is a trial attorney focused on defending class actions and high-risk cases filed against members of the consumer financial services industry. He has over three decades of experience representing creditors, national banks, debt buyers, finance companies, alternative lenders, collection agencies, collection law firms, and mortgage companies in cases arising under various consumer protection statutes. Tomio has also successfully defended hundreds of class and representative actions in state and federal courts and frequently handles complex business disputes.

Jeff Topor has over thirty years of experience litigating in and working for federal and state courts. Since 2000, he has concentrated his practice on complex litigation with an emphasis on defending creditors, finance companies (including fintech companies), debt buyers, debt collectors, and law firms in federal and state courts against individual and putative class claims under the FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA, corollary state Acts, and myriad other consumer protection statutes. Jeff has tried cases before juries in state and federal courts, has extensive experience in federal and California appellate courts, and has mediated and arbitrated scores of matters.

Leanne Yu focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, including defending banks and companies in individual and class actions brought under the FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, Truth in Lending Act (TILA), and related state laws. Prior to private practice, Leanne was a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice, focusing on complex financial services litigation.

Nathan Searles is experienced in defending against individual and class action claims brought against businesses and individuals under the FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, California Rosenthal Act, California CCRAA, and California Identity Theft Act, among others. He also assists in regulatory, employment, and privacy claims.

Dominic Luca focuses his practice on complex litigation, including consumer financial services defense litigation brought under a wide variety of federal and state laws in courts and arbitration tribunals in California and throughout the United States. He represents clients in matters arising under the FDCPA, FCRA, Rosenthal Act, and California Unfair Competition Act, as well as related federal and state law causes of action.

Adam M. Weg Joins Venable’s Commercial Litigation Practice in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA (July 10, 2023) – Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Adam M. Weg has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation Practice in the Los Angeles office.

Mr. Weg focuses his practice on complex business, real estate, antitrust, trade secrets, cross-border international arbitration disputes, and sophisticated insurance matters. He has considerable experience handling matters through all stages of civil litigation, pending in both state and federal courts, as well as in both domestic and international arbitration.

“Adam is an effective and strategic litigator who is known for getting the best possible outcome for his clients. He is a tremendous addition to our team,” said Daniel P. Hoffer, a co-chair of the Commercial Litigation California Practice Group and a co-partner-in-charge of the Los Angeles office.

“Adam’s proven track record in high-stakes litigation matters will be a great addition to our growing group of highly-skilled litigators,” said Stacie E. Tobin, a co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Division.

Commenting on his move to Venable, Mr. Weg said, “Moving to Venable will be fantastic because my clients will benefit from the firm’s robust platform, a plethora of resources, and amazing talent.”

Mr. Weg received his J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of Law (now known as UC College of the Law, San Francisco) in 2009 and his B.A. from Cornell University in 2006.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC that serves as primary counsel to a worldwide clientele of large and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and other individuals. With more than 850 professionals across the country, including in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the firm strategically advances its clients’ objectives in the United States and around the globe. Venable advises clients on a broad range of business and regulatory law, legislative affairs, complex litigation, and the full range of intellectual property disciplines. For more information, please visit https://www.venable.com/.

IRVINE (July 11, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Bren K. Thomas as a shareholder in its Irvine and Las Vegas offices. Thomas, who practiced at Littler from 1996 to 2016, returns to the firm from Jackson Lewis. He is the fifth attorney to rejoin Littler as a shareholder in the past two months, following the additions of Thomas Revnew in Minneapolis, Thomas Grow in Washington, D.C., Richard Rahm in San Francisco and Laurent Badoux in Phoenix.

“We are excited for Bren to rejoin our team as we welcome back a string of exceptionally talented attorneys across several practice areas and offices,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “His impressive track record representing employers in high-stakes jury trials and complex class actions lawsuits will be of great value to our clients.”

A skilled litigator, Thomas has more than 30 years of experience conducting jury and bench trials with a nearly 85% win rate, including issues arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and related state claims.

“Bren’s extensive trial experience and deep familiarity with a range of critical workplace law matters make him a key addition to our teams in both Irvine and Las Vegas,” said Heather Vigil, office managing shareholder of Littler’s Irvine office. “With a focus on providing both preventive counsel to navigate various issues that arise during the employment lifecycle, as well as thoughtful strategies when clients are faced with litigation, Bren’s practice aligns well with our multidisciplinary approach to representing employers in litigation and trial matters.”

Thomas has also successfully tried a number of class action disputes, including those involving wage and hour compliance and ERISA matters. He has litigated matters before numerous administrative bodies, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Communications Commission.

“Having spent two decades at Littler, I know first-hand the value of the firm’s depth and breadth of experience, combined with its unique ability to leverage technology and data-driven insights throughout the litigation process,” said Thomas. “I look forward to once again collaborating with my colleagues across Littler’s global platform to help clients navigate a shifting labor and employment law landscape.”

Thomas received his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law and his B.A. from Oregon State University.

About Littler

With more than 1,700 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

SHAREHOLDER THOMAS REVNEW REJOINS LITTLER IN MINNEAPOLIS

MINNEAPOLIS (July 10, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Thomas R. Revnew as a shareholder in its Minneapolis office. Revnew, who was an attorney with Littler from 2000 – 2003, joins the firm from Peters, Revnew, Kappenman & Anderson.

“With more than three decades of experience in labor and employment law – particularly in the traditional labor arena – I have no doubt that Tom will be a terrific complement to our team,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “I’m excited to welcome him back to the Littler family.”

Revnew’s practice focuses on labor management relations, with an emphasis in the construction industry sector. He regularly advises on matters arising under the National Labor Relations Act, defends unfair labor practice charges, negotiates collective bargaining agreements and handles high-stakes arbitrations.

“With several changes to Minnesota law affecting all employers taking effect this summer and into next year, Tom’s broad labor and employment law experience will be extremely valuable,” said Susan Fitzke, Minneapolis office managing shareholder. “His approach to client service, which is rooted in taking proactive measures to address workplace issues and avoid litigation before it arises, will be of great benefit to our clients.”

Revnew’s experience also includes defending clients in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies. He has represented employers in a wide range of matters, including drug and alcohol testing; OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) compliance; unfair competition and trade secrets; wage and hour compliance; and against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful discharge.

“I’m thrilled to be coming back to Littler,” said Revnew. “Littler’s reputation as the premier labor and employment law firm, combined with its innovative approach and depth of resources drove my decision to return to the firm. I am looking forward to collaborating with the talented team here in Minnesota, and nationally, to provide clients with the legal solutions they need as they face near-constant changes in workplace regulations.”

Revnew received his J.D. from the Marquette University Law School and his B.B.A from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

About Littler

With more than 1,700 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

DISCO Cecilia Enters Private Access, Currently Live Across Select Client Databases

Cecilia allows lawyers to ask natural language questions and receive narrative answers with citations to evidence drawn from private ediscovery databases

AUSTIN, Texas – DISCO (NYSE: LAW), a leader in AI-enabled legal technology, announced today that DISCO Cecilia, an AI for large-scale ediscovery, will be made available for private access and is currently live and integrated within select client databases. Cecilia is designed to allow lawyers to interrogate their data faster and more efficiently and accelerate insights into data, witnesses, and events. Unlike chatbots that answer questions based only on public data sources or the Internet, Cecilia provides answers based on the user’s private documents in a DISCO Ediscovery database.

Cecilia combines the work of DISCO’s AI lab with the latest advances in large language models and generative AI. Unlike solutions that rely on sending confidential data to broadly used models via simple APIs, DISCO’s design blends a mix of proprietary technology including natural language processing, generative AI, and advanced search technologies. DISCO remains committed to the premise that client data should remain private and secure.

“We’ve seen growing interest from lawyers who are excited at the prospect of using generative AI technology in their cases. DISCO Cecilia is designed to enable lawyers to simply ask the ultimate question and get a direct answer, with citations to supporting evidence, dramatically accelerating fact investigation in a dispute,” said Liad Levinson, DISCO’s Senior Director, Product Management. “DISCO’s mission is to build products that make the law work better. With Cecilia, we are solving real problems lawyers have through more efficient review and faster access to facts.”

“We look forward to working closely with customers as we roll out our generative AI capability, which we believe will help clients solve real-world issues. We anticipate future innovations that will continue our leadership around AI, including AI to help generate chronologies, analyze evidence, and augment case strategy at scale,” said Kevin Smith, DISCO’s Chief Product Officer. “DISCO has been at the forefront of developing AI to support legal processes. This is another example of our long-term investment in our AI center of excellence.”

DISCO anticipates Cecilia will be commercially available in the US in 2023 following a phased rollout to current customers. To learn more about DISCO Cecilia and how it can help transform your legal practice, visit csdisco.com/discovery/cecilia.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 28, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Thomas S. Grow as a shareholder in its Labor Management Relations practice group. Grow, who was previously special counsel with Littler, rejoins the firm in the Washington, D.C., office from telecommunications and mass media company Charter Communications, where he served as vice president of labor relations.

“We are always thrilled when our former colleagues come back to Littler, and Tom is an exceptional addition to our well-established labor management practice,” said Erin Webber, Littler’s managing director and president. “His depth of experience advising large employers in key industries on labor and employment matters will make him a great resource for our clients.”

Grow has over 20 years of experience developing strategic, outcome-based labor and employment strategies and solutions. He has represented clients in a broad range of labor matters including labor arbitration, unfair labor practice litigation and collective bargaining. Having served as both in-house and outside counsel, Grow has extensive experience defending employers against various large-scale union organizing attempts throughout the country under the National Labor Relations Act and Railway Labor Act. In addition to his labor management relations practice, Grow provides employment advice and counsel to employers and is well-versed in the employment testing field.

“Amid numerous changes to federal labor law, Tom’s hands-on experience advising leadership on strategic, outcome-based solutions is invaluable,” said Jonathan Levine, Brooke Niedecken and Tanja Thompson, co-chairs of Littler’s Labor Management Relations practice group, in a joint statement. “We’re excited to have him back.”

Grow has considerable knowledge of the transportation industry. Before joining Littler initially, he previously spent 16 years as a labor and employment attorney at FedEx, where he served as legal advisor to a broad cross-section of company stakeholders – focusing on developing practical solutions that struck the right balance between business and legal objectives.

“I’m energized by the opportunity to return to Littler and collaborate with talented colleagues in helping clients navigate changing workplaces and shifting labor policy,” said Grow. “I look forward to drawing on Littler’s unsurpassed resources and applying my in-house leadership experience to deliver first-rate counsel to my clients.”

Grow received his J.D. from the St. Louis University School of Law and his B.A., cum laude, from Washington and Lee University.

About Littler

With more than 1,700 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

Brouse McDowell is pleased to announce the election of Nicholas P. Capotosto to the firm’s Executive Committee.
This is Nick’s second term on the Executive Committee, having previously served from 2015-2017. Nick is Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and has been with Brouse McDowell for the entirety of his legal career. Nick represents clients in litigated matters, and he has extensive experience in business and shareholder disputes, enforcing non-competition agreements, and defending against product liability claims. Nick has handled large, complex probate and estate litigation involving high net worth clients and closely held businesses. Nick also has extensive experience in matters involving title insurance policies and real estate disputes. Clients have called upon Nick to represent them in high stakes litigation matters in state and federal courts all over the United States. Nick served in the U.S. Air Force and attained the rank of Captain. He earned his BS from the United States Air Force Academy, his MBA from Western New England College and his JD, cum laude, from The University of Akron School of Law.

We are pleased to announce that the 2023 edition of Chambers USA recognized Brouse McDowell for Insurance: Policyholder (Ohio) for the fourth year in a row and for Healthcare (Ohio) for the second year in a row.
The firm earned a Band 1 ranking in the Insurance: Policyholder (Ohio) category, and ranked Paul Rose as a leading practitioner in Band 1 for Insurance.
Chambers notes that the team “[r]uns the gamut of policyholder representation, acting for domestic and international companies across a range of industries. The firm’s extensive recovery capabilities include environmental, construction and crime coverage claims. It is also noted for its strength in areas such as product liability and construction lines.”
A Chambers source mentions that Brouse McDowell “is a go-to firm,” while another source notes that “[t]he attorneys have all been incredibly adept and capable of handling complex issues and breaking down those issues for us in an understandable way.”
The firm also earned a ranking in the Healthcare (Ohio) category, with three attorneys ranked as leading practitioners:
Daniel K. Glessner
Laura F. Fryan
Christopher M. Huryn

Chambers notes that this is an “esteemed group whose expertise is leant upon by a broad stable of healthcare industry clients, including hospitals, physicians groups and sector-specific IT companies. The team’s diverse expertise includes in healthcare transactions, licensing matters and related regulatory issues.”
Chambers’ sources note that “[t]he depth and breadth of Brouse McDowell’s team is very strong. They also provide great service and are always on top of latest topics and discussions within the healthcare industry” and that “[t]he practitioners have an excellent ability to grasp the situation and show excellent communication.”
The firm also earned a new individual ranking in the Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Ohio) category for Marc B. Merklin, Chair of the Business Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Practice Group, who was recognized for the first time by Chambers USA.

Each year, Chambers USA ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the United States. The rankings are assessed by an experienced team of researchers to provide reliable and trusted recommendations to purchasers of legal services. Multiple factors are considered in determining rankings, including the level of experience in a particular practice area and jurisdiction, client service, industry knowledge, awareness of client issues, standards of professional conduct, depth of team, and value for the money. This extensive research process includes interviews with those active in the market – mainly clients and other lawyers with whom they work – and an evaluation of recent work done.
For more information on the rankings, please click here. To see all rankings and commentary for Brouse McDowell, click here.

Temecula, California – Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. (“SDV”) opened its doors in 1996 with three lawyers in a small office in New Haven, Connecticut. Twenty-seven years later, SDV is a “boutique” national insurance coverage law firm with four offices locations in Connecticut, California, Florida, and New Jersey. This year, the West Coast office in Temecula, California will celebrate seven successful years of business growth and expansion.
SDV’s West Coast office first opened its doors in Temecula, California in December 2016. The office has grown exponentially and boasts a team of highly experienced legal professionals. “The continued success of our office is about sharing the vision and values of our founding Partners with the next generation of lawyers,” says Jeremiah Welch, Managing Partner at SDV West Coast. “I am fortunate to be surrounded in our office by some of the most talented and effective future leaders in our profession. To me, this practice is about helping our clients solve critical problems through the application of analytical thinking, creativity, and tenacity.”
Offering significant value to client and partner relationships is the core of SDV’s success. Strong relationships with like-minded individuals help SDV thrive and earn the respect of its clients and colleagues. The firm has stayed true to that model to this day.
SDV is now proudly located at One BetterWorld Circle, Suite 300 in Temecula, California.
SDV is among the elite law firms in the country representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and one of the even fewer national firms whose practice is focused exclusively in this area. Our clients span a broad range, from individuals to international corporations, and reach across all industries. No matter who or where you are, SDV is the right choice for policyholders.
www.sdvlaw.com