Legal Roundup
Employment Attorney Christopher Cianci Joins Epstein Becker Green, Strengthening Litigation Capabilities in Los Angeles
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that seasoned employment litigator Christopher Cianci has joined EBG as a Member of the Firm in the Employment, Labor & Workforce Management (ELWM) practice.
From federal public defender’s office to post-conviction work: Michael Parente
Now in his second year back at USC Gould School of Law as a clinical assistant professor of law, Michael Parente (JD 2012) has continued his work in the field of criminal justice as a practitioner and educator.
Experienced Labor & Employment Litigator Stephen E. Baumann II Joins Holland & Knight in Denver and Los Angeles
Holland & Knight has strengthened its labor and employment and litigation practices with the addition of Stephen E. Baumann II as a partner in the Firm’s Denver and Los Angeles offices.
2025 California Breakfast Briefing Series - San Diego on February 5
A series of new employment law bills has been signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and will take effect next year.
Dean Tolson strengthens ties with USC Gould alumni in Asia
Expanding the law school’s global engagement efforts, USC Gould Dean Franita Tolson traveled to Asia in September, hosting a series of events in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo to strengthen ties with alumni across the region.
Partner Judy Suwatanapongched Selected as 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Sheppard Mullin is pleased to announce that Los Angeles-based Business Trial partner Judy Suwatanapongched has been selected as the firm’s 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow.
Andre Thiollier Named Latino Business Leadership Honoree by Silicon Valley Business Journal
Foley & Lardner LLP partner André Thiollier is recognized by Silicon Valley Business Journal as an honoree for the publication’s 2025 Latino Business Leadership Awards.
A global look at systemic issues of justice: Marcela Prieto
Marcela Prieto, Associate Professor of Law at USC Gould School of Law, is not only an accomplished academic but also a dedicated advocate for justice.
MLS Info Session on February 4, 2024
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An optimist’s vision for the future of law and justice: Aya Gruber
For Professor Aya Gruber, law is more than a career; it’s a calling rooted in history and personal conviction.
Polsinelli Grows West Coast Footprint with Health Care Corporate Attorney Ron Grace in LA
Polsinelli is pleased to welcome Ron S. Grace as a principal in the firm’s Los Angeles office. With a strong focus on the health care industry, Grace advises clients on a wide variety of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, private placements of equity securities and general contract, securities and health care matters.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Targeting the LGBTQ+ Community
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the followed statement regarding President Trump’s recent executive order that targets the LGBTQ+ community.
Getting down to brass tax
Ed McCaffery loves the freedom of being a law professor.
Jennifer Post, Daniel Wu Named LABJ Leaders of Influence
Thompson Coburn Los Angeles partners Jennifer Post and Daniel Wu were named Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
2025 California Breakfast Briefing Series - San Jose on January 30, 2025
A series of new employment law bills has been signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and will take effect next year. Our annual roundup of California employment laws will review each new law and offer practical compliance suggestions.
Jones Day partner David J. Feder named to LABJ Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys list
Jones Day Issues & Appeals partner David J. Feder has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) list of "Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys."
Mayer Brown partner Arsen Kourinian named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” list
Mayer Brown partner Arsen Kourinian has been selected to Los Angeles Business Journal's 2025 “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” 2025 list.
Keeping it Markedly Real: Navigating Trademark Law in 2025 on January 28
Join Seyfarth partners Ken Wilton and Lauren Leipold for their annual examination of pivotal developments in trademark law.
2025 California Breakfast Briefing Series - Fresno on January 28, 2025
A series of new employment law bills has been signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and will take effect next year.
Bridging law, justice and language: Jody Armour
Professor Jody Armour, the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at USC Gould School of Law, is a powerful advocate for justice and equality through the transformative power of legal language.