John Keker and Bob Van Nest Recognized Distinguished Counsel
John Keker and Bob Van Nest have recently been named to the Daily Journal’s inaugural list of Distinguished Counsel, recognizing 17 California attorneys who have earned a spot on the publication’s Top 100 Lawyers list for 15 or more years. This recognition highlights Keker and Van Nest’s ongoing impact on the legal landscape – from establishing a renowned litigation firm, to mentoring countless trial lawyers, to taking on some of the country’s high-profile and precedent-setting cases. Congratulations to all at Keker, Van Nest & Peters for this well-deserved recognition!
Hina Gupta, One to Watch
Congratulations to Hina Gupta, on her selection to the 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America! Gupta practices in the areas of land use, environmental, real estate, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance. At BASF, Gupta is a member of the Environmental Law Section, Equality Committee – Minorities, and Equality Committee – Women.
Morrison Foerster Partners Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Top 250 Lawyers
San Francisco partners, Daralyn Durie and Tessa Schwartz, were recently named to Forbes’ second annual list of America’s Top Lawyers. Durie was honored as one of the nation’s leading trial lawyers, with recognition from top legal publications for excellence in intellectual property litigation. As the founder and co-chair of MoFo’s Artificial Intelligence Group, Schwartz was recognized for her leadership in AI law and strategy, including her work shaping legal frameworks for emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.
Joseph Saveri Firm as Leading Litigators
Partners of Leader Circle firm The Joseph Saveri Law Firm, Joseph Saveri, Ronnie Spiegel, and Cadio Zirpoli were featured on the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. This series highlights lawyers who exempt excellence in their respective fields through peer review, independent research, and editorial vetting. In the firm press release, Saveri shares “Receiving recognition from Lawdragon reflects the strength of our clients’ case and dedication of our team […] We rake on complex matters that change markets, improve industries, and deliver justice for people who otherwise would not have a voice.”
Lieff Cabraser Partners in Daily Journal
The Bar Association of San Francisco would like to congratulate Elizabeth Cabraser and Richard Heimann for being listed among the Top 100 Lawyers in California published by the Daily Journal. This recognition is Heimann’s seventh time selection, and Cabraser’s inauguration of a new tier “Distinguished Counsel”, honoring attorneys who have made this list 15 or more times. This is such a prestigious honor for these partners and the firm as a whole.