Los Angeles Partner Craig Holden has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s (LABJ) 2023 “Top 100 Lawyers” list, which recognizes the most impactful attorneys in the Los Angeles region for their ongoing efforts as outstanding legal professionals.

Lewis Brisbois is pleased to announce that Atlanta/Nashville Partner Seth Friedman has been appointed to Law360’s 2023 IA General Liability Editorial Advisory Board

Orange County Partner, Co-Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Professional Liability Practice, and Vice Chair of its Products Liability Practice Esther P. Holm has been elevated to the rank of Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), following her longtime membership in the organization. 

Orange County Partner and Co-Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Kamran Salour (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT) recently spoke with Law360 regarding Lewis Brisbois’ strong and steady progress in rebuilding the firm’s cybersecurity team. 

Los Angeles Partner Scott Lee will join a webinar, titled “Understanding Implicit Bias in AAPI Legal Community,” hosted by the Korean Prosecutors Association (KPA) on May 31 at 12:15 p.m. PT.

On May 19, 2023, the G7 announced the coordination of additional sanctions against Russia and various individuals and entities determined to be aiding sanctions evasion. These latest measures create an additional level of legal risk for companies operating in various industries around the world.

Washington, D.C. Managing Partner Jane C. Luxton, Partner William J. Walsh, and Law Clerk George Leahy co-authored a working paper for the Washington Legal Foundation (WLF), titled “2023 PFAS Chemical Litigation: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,'” which addresses recent developments and trends in polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) litigation. 

Houston Partners Joelle Nelson and Matt Begley secured a defense verdict on behalf of a gasoline services company following a four-day trial in the 284th District Court of Montgomery County, Texas. 

Orange County Partner Steven G. Gatley, Minneapolis Partner Tina A. Syring, and Fort Lauderdale Partner Cheryl Wilke will present a webinar titled “Employment Law Implications for a Remote Work World,” on June 15, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. PT.

Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome three talented attorneys back to the firm in its national Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice. Sarah Estephan, Vy Nguyen (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM), and Maverick James have rejoined the firm’s Orange County, Houston, and New York offices, respectively.

Dallas Managing Partner Christopher C. White and Partner Katherine Compton recently secured a defense verdict on behalf of Lewis Brisbois’ manufacturer client following a two-and-a-half-week trial in a products liability catastrophic injury matter. 

New Orleans Partner John Alsobrook and Associate Shiena Marie N. Burke will present a seminar on black lung claims at the 29th annual Louisiana Claims Association conference, hosted in Baton Rouge, Louisiana from June 7-9, 2023 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center.

Los Angeles Partners Jerry Chang, Trevor Ingold, and Edward Seo have been named vice-chairs of Lewis Brisbois’ Korean Business & Litigation Practice. In their new roles, they will join the existing co-chairs of the practice, James (“Jay”) Doyle and Scott Lee, as well as the practice’s current vice chair, Charles (“Chuck”) Reed, in ensuring that this thriving group continues to exceed clients’ expectations and achieve their business objectives. 

The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) effort to reclassify student-athletes as employees continues to move forward. In an anticipated next step, the NLRB’s Regional Director in Los Angeles has issued a formal complaint alleging that the football and men’s and women’s basketball players at the University of Southern California (USC) are actually employees of the school, the Pac-12 conference, and the NCAA, pursuant to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

On May 18, 2023, the Illinois legislature passed House Bill 0219, amending the Illinois Wrongful Death Act to allow for the recovery of punitive damages in wrongful death actions. The bill will soon be sent to the Governor’s desk for signature. If signed into law, the statutory change will allow heirs of decedents to recover punitive damages in wrongful death actions.