Legal Roundup
Cresencia M. Meno Joins Tressler's Labor and Employment Practice Group
Tressler is excited to welcome Cresencia M. Meno as an associate in our Labor and Employment Practice Group in our Orange County, California office.
Sheppard Mullin Represented CalPortland in Grimes Rock and State Ready Mix Acquisition
Sheppard Mullin represented CalPortland Company in its $160 million acquisition of the assets and business of Grimes Rock, Inc. and State Ready Mix, Inc. CalPortland is one of the largest and oldest construction materials providers in California and throughout the western United States.
Scholarly impact rankings: UCLA Law faculty earns high marks
Russell Korobkin, Kal Raustiala, Lindsay WileyIn the latest study to measure the impact of law school faculties based on their research and writing, 14 UCLA School of Law professors have been recognized as leaders of legal scholarship.
Angela Zhang brings her expertise in tech regulation and AI to Gould
The USC Gould School of Law strengthened its scholarly impact with the addition of Professor of Law Angela Zhang, a leading expert in Chinese tech regulation and AI.
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Edgar Vargas Appointed KnowledgeNet Co-Chair for IAPP Orange County
Edgar Vargas (CIPP/US), an associate in Troutman Pepper Locke’s national Privacy and Cyber Practice Group, has been selected as a co-chair for the International Association of Privacy Professionals’ (IAPP) Orange County KnowledgeNet Chapter.
Ariel Jurow Kleiman brings tax law and policy expertise to Gould
Ariel Jurow Kleiman is a nationally recognized expert on tax law and policy. Her research focuses on tax policies and how they affect low-income households at the local, state and federal levels, as well as how low- and moderate-income families interact with our fiscal system.
Standing with Our LA Team: Supporting Communities Affected by Wildfires
Our thoughts are with Thompson Coburn’s Los Angeles office team members and the entire community affected by the current wildfires.
New book explores protecting innovation in tech
Patent and copyright protections for content and technology have eroded with the emergence of digital platforms over the past two decades, and USC Gould Prof. Jonathan Barnett blames a convergence of business interests and ideological groupthink.
Sheppard Mullin Scores 100 on The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024-2025 Corporate Equality Index
For the 14th consecutive year, Sheppard Mullin received a perfect score of 100 on the 2024-2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Los Angeles County
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency in response to the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County.
2024 Bar Admission Ceremony
The USC Gould School of Law hosted its 2024 Bar Admission Ceremony at the historic Bovard Auditorium on December 2.
Greenberg Traurig’s Susan L. Heller Elected Board President of Human Options
Susan L. Heller, co-managing shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Orange County office, has been elected president of the Board of Directors of Human Options.
Attorney General Bonta Combats Medi-Cal Fraud, Securing a $10 Million Settlement Against Southern California Provider
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with the owners of R&B Medical Group, Universal Diagnostic Laboratories, and Southern California Medical Center for submitting false claims to the Medicare and Medi-Cal programs.
Clay Thomas Named to LABJ Thriving in Their 40s List
Global Transportation Finance Shareholder Clay Thomas has been selected for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s (LABJ) Thriving in Their 40s 2024 list.
West Coast IP Social Justice CLE on January 9, 2025
Greenberg Traurig is co-host of the West Coast IP Social Justice CLE, along with the Institute for Intellectual Property & Social Justice (IIPSJ).
Quinn Emanuel Welcomes 2025 Of Counsel Class
Quinn Emanuel is delighted to present our newly elected Of-Counsel.
Jones Day partner Eric Tung named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of “Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their Forties”
Jones Day partner Eric Tung has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of “Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their Forties.”
Ali Brodie Named to LA Business Journal’s List of Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s
Congratulations to Ali Brodie, who was featured by the LA Business Journal on its list of professionals in their 40s who possess “the right skill set” to help set growth in motion for businesses in virtually any industry.
GT Sacramento Home for the Holidays Law School Recruiting Reception on January 9, 2025
GT Sacramento is hosting their in office Home for the Holidays Networking Recruiting Reception for law students on January 8th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Intersectional Risks in Life Sciences: AI, Digital Health and Ethics OH MY! on January 8, 2025
Public Policy & Regulation attorney John Vaughan will be participating in an American Health Law Association webinar titled "Intersectional Risks in Life Sciences: AI, Digital Health and Ethics OH MY!"