KVP’s New Partners and Of Counsel
Congratulations to the Keker, Van Nest & Peters’ attorneys who were elevated to Partners and Of Counsel effective January 1st, 2026. In their news announcement, Keker’s Managing Partner, Laurie Carr Mims shares, “Victor, Deeva, Christine, Niall, and Candice (Of Counsel) have made an extraordinary impact in tackling novel and high-stakes disputes, mentoring junior lawyers, and dedicating themselves to pro bono and public service. We’re proud to recognize their achievements and are excited to see them take on greater leadership roles on their case teams and within the firm.”
Gregory Chen as Ogletree’s New Managing Director
Ogletree Deakins has elected firm shareholder Gregory Cheng to be one of the firm’s two Managing Directors. Since joining the firm 20 years ago, Cheng has solely practiced management-side labor and employment law and has handled hundreds of matters in state and federal courts, arbitration, and before administrative agencies. Congratulations to Gregory on this election!
Farella Braun + Martel’s Newest Partners
Farella Braun + Martel have elected two of their attorneys, Benjamin R. Buchwalter and Carolina de Armas, to partner. Specializing in employment law, Buchwalter works with companies to mitigate employment law risks in order to reach their business goals. He holds experience working alongside companies and as an in-house employment attorney which helps him advise employers on companywide goals and culture. Carolina works with the firm’s renewable energy, wine, and construction clients on various transactional matters. Her work includes guiding clients of all sizes on business decisions, maximizing opportunity while also managing risk.
Frentzen and Wong Featured in Daily Journal
Congratulations to MoFo partners, William Frentzen and Christine Y. Wong, on earning spots on the Daily Journal’s list of Top White-Collar Attorneys for 2025. Will is an accomplished trial lawyer and currently represents companies and their executives in various matters like internal and government investigations, white collar criminal defense matters, intellectual property crimes, and many others. Wong primarily focuses on investigations, white collar criminal defense, and cross-border compliance matters. In their firm announcement, MoFo shares “Will and Christine’s recognition reflects Morrison Foerster’s strength advising clients on complex white collar, enforcement, and compliance challenges around the world.”
RJO Welcomes Marco Quazzo
Rogers Joseph O’Donnell welcomed commercial litigator Marco Quazzo as shareholder and part of the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Quazzo joins RJO yielding over 30 years of experience handling business and corporate governance. Shareholder and real estate matters. In his career, he has represented some of the country’s largest companies as well as privately held businesses high-net worth individuals, directors and officers, founders and trustees. We look forward to seeing the work Marco and the rest of the practice group will accomplish together.
Hanson Bridgett Attorneys are US City Elites
Several Hanson Bridgett attorneys were recognized in Legal 500’s inaugural US City Elite San Francisco rankings – a list that highlights individual attorneys handling work at the top of their regional firm. Legal 500 conducts data–driven research which includes peer and client feedback, detailed matter submissions, and independent analysis by its editorial team.
Corporate & M&A: Teresa Pahl, Jonathan Storper, Natalie Wilson, Matthew P. Fisher Data Protection: Batya Forsyth
Intellectual Property: Robert McFarlane, Garner Wen
Real Estate: Andrew Giacomini, Kristina Lawson
San Francisco Business Times’ Book of Lists
Congratulations to the following member attorneys and firms for their inclusion in the San Francisco Business Times’ Book of Lists. This list holds approximately 100 lists ranking the people and companies “that cover the length and breadth of our vibrant and caried regional economy.”
The Bay Area’s Most Influential Women:
Racel Proffitt, Cooley
Heather Sager, Perkins Coie
40 Under 40
Christopher C. McKinnon, Morrison Foerster
Best Places to Work (Out of 18)
6th: Farella Braun + Martel
8th: Perkins Coie
9th: Sheppard Mullin
10th: Hanson Bridgett