California, USA
December 14, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) - Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been promoted to partner. The 2022 Partner Class includes Alan S. Bishop (San Francisco), Kate Bowles (Los Angeles), Sheila B. Bridges (San Francisco), Stefan Chacon (Sacramento), Anthony J. Dutra (San Francisco), and Stuart L. Eisler (San Diego). The promotions are effective January 1, 2023
California, USA
November 17, 2022 (Sacramento, CA) - Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that David Cameron has joined the firm's Sacramento office as a partner in the Government Section and the Water Law Practice Group.
"David is a key addition to our Water Law Practice Group and we're thrilled he has joined us,” said Nathan Metcalf, Water Law Practice Group Leader
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October 25, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that partner Alfonso Estrada, Co-Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Section, has been selected by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) as one of the 2022 Leaders of Influence - Labor & Employment Attorneys. This is the first time the LABJ has recognized leading labor and employment attorneys.
"It's an honor to be part of this inaugural group," Estrada said
California, USA
October 24, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP is proud to announce that the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) has recognized partners Howard Ashcraft and Lisa Dal Gallo with the Pioneer Award. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have moved the LCI forward in embracing and implementing Lean tools and techniques
California, USA
October 19, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP is proud to have achieved Diversity Lab's Mansfield 5.0 Plus certification. In September 2021, the firm announced that it had achieved Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus status. The parameters for certification have expanded in scope while also increasing in rigor with input from an advisory group of diversity leaders since its launch five years ago. The firm has already committed to the Mansfield 6
California, USA
October 12, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP is proud to announce that the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) has selected the firm for a 2022 Compass Award, which recognizes "those law firms and corporations showing a strong commitment to building more diverse organizations and a more inclusive legal profession
California, USA
October 7, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that COO/CFO Laura Long has been selected by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business for 2022. This achievement marks the fourth year in-a-row the firm has had someone from its top leadership ranks selected for the award
California, USA
September 30, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP is proud to announce that the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) has selected the firm for their 2022 Drucilla Stender Ramey Majority-Owned Law Firm Award, which recognizes "outstanding contribution to diversity in the legal profession." This is the second time Hanson Bridgett has received this award. The firm first received this award in 2003
California, USA
September 19, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – A deal team from Hanson Bridgett LLP recently represented long-time client Dwell, a premium home design magazine turned-digital media brand, in its acquisition by Recurrent Ventures. The venture equity-backed digital media company owns over 25 brands, including Bob Vila, Business of Home, Domino, Popular Science, Saveur, and many others. Terms of the deal were not disclosed
California, USA
September 9, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP was selected by The Recorder as a finalist for two California Legal Awards:
Environmental, Social, and Governance initiative, which focuses on "initiatives with external impact"
The Vanguard Award, which recognizes firms that "have revolutionized their business to stay one step ahead of the current and future forces shaping the legal industry
California, USA
August 31, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP is proud to have been ranked 5th for women in equity partnership and 14th overall in the annual Law360 Pulse Glass Ceiling Report in the 101-250 attorneys category.
"Equity partnership representation is huge
California, USA
August 25, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce 11 partners have been named to The Best Lawyers in America 2023 list and 4 attorneys were recognized as "Ones to Watch." All honorees have been named to the list in years prior, some for 10 or more years in a row
California, USA
August 18, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP , an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, is pleased to announce that the firm has signed on for Diversity Lab 's Mansfield 6.0 certification process. The newest version of the Mansfield certification – aimed at diversifying leadership – is the toughest yet
California, USA
August 1, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) - Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, is pleased to announce that Alex Baghdassarian has joined as a Partner in the Los Angeles office. Alex joins the firm's Construction practice, bringing with him a wealth of construction litigation experience. His practice focuses on construction claims relating to construction defects, delays and impacts, and defaults and terminations
California, USA
August 1, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) - Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, is pleased to announce that Brian Russell has joined as Counsel in the firm's Real Estate + Environment Section.
"Brian rounds out our Wine Law Practice and gives us a footprint in the heart of wine country,” said Jordan Lavinsky, who chairs Hanson Bridgett’s Real Estate + Environment Section
California, USA
July 28, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 firm serving all of California, is pleased to announce it has been ranked by The San Francisco Business Times as one of the Bay Area's Top Corporate Philanthropists for the 11th year in a row
California, USA
July 13, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, is pleased to announce Partner Michelle Akerman as the new leader of the Construction Section. Michelle will work with Howard Ashcraft to transition the role as he has led the section since 2018
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July 6, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, retained top rankings from Chambers and Partners USA. The firm's Construction practice ranked Band 1 again (since 2018) and several attorneys received individual rankings as well. The firm also ranked on The Legal 500 list for construction this year
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July 5, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) - Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, is pleased to announce that Dana Dean has joined as Counsel in the Walnut Creek and Sacramento offices. Ms. Dean joins the firm's Real Estate + Environment Section, bringing with her a wealth of experience in complex land use and real estate transactions and litigation. Previously, Ms. Dean founded and managed The Law Offices of Dana Dean from 2003-2022
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June 30, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, received several top rankings from The National Law Journal's annual survey of the nation's largest law firms. Overall, the firm came in #193 out of 331 firms on the list based on headcount. In addition, the firm jumped up in the rankings to #7 out of 262 firms on the Women in Law Scorecard, which ranks the largest U.S. law firms by representation of women attorneys
California, USA
June 29, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, is pleased to announce that Partner and Labor & Employment Section Co-Leader Alfonso Estrada has been named to The Daily Journal's Top Labor & Employment attorney list.
This annual list recognizes California’s top attorneys who have made significant contributions to their field of practice
California, USA
June 23, 2022 (San Francisco, CA)– Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, has been honored with two national awards for its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. For the 13th consecutive year, the firm ranked as a Best Law Firm for Women by Seramount, now part of EAB. In addition, the firm climbed to the sixth spot on The American Lawyer's annual Diversity Scorecard listing, up from 37th last year
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June 13, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, is pleased to announce that Managing Partner, Kristina Lawson has been reappointed to the Medical Board of California (Board) by Governor Gavin Newsom
California, USA
June 13, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, is pleased to announce that Partner Brian Schnarr has been named as a Rising Star by Law360. Schnarr joined the firm in 2017 and made partner in 2018.
Law360's Rising Stars is a national award for attorneys under the age of 40 who excel in various industries
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June 2, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, is pleased to announce that Partner and Los Angeles Office Market Leader Raffi Zerounian has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's inaugural Top 100 Lawyers list.
The list recognizes attorneys for exceptional legal skill and achievements, community involvement and impacts to the profession
