Krista Schwartz Named Among Top IP Lawyers
The Bar Association of San Francisco congratulates Krista Schwartz of Willkie Farr on being named to the Daily Journal‘s 2025 list of “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers.” This marks the fourth time Krista has earned this well-deserved recognition, a testament to her exceptional litigation skills and deep expertise in complex IP matters. Her recent trial victory on behalf of Synopsys and her continued leadership in the tech sector highlight the impact of her work. We applaud Krista for her contributions to the legal profession and her continued excellence in the firm.
Yvonne Toy Among Top 100 Immigration Lawyers by Lawdragon
Yvonne Toy, shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, was recently named to The Lawdragon’s list of 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers. The list shared that “They help individuals and businesses seeking opportunity, a chance to build a life, a career. And, increasingly, to preserve lives already established against very real threats of denial or deportation.” Congratulations, Toy, and thank you for all you do for the immigrant community
Leader Circle Firms as Best Places to Work
Congratulations to the following BASF Leader Circle Firms on being listed in the San Francisco Business Times’ Best Places to Work. Colleen McDonald, Co-managing Parter at Sheppard Mullin shared, “The foundation of our firm is our strong culture. One of our priorities is ensuring every new employee is integrated into our culture[…].”
Best Places to Work, 200-499 Employees: #6 Farella Braun + Martel, #8 Perkins Coie, #9 Sheppard Mullin, #10 Hanson Bridgett.
Pillsbury As One of Top Firms in the United States
Legal 500: U.S. has recognized Pillsbury as one of the best in the United States earning a total of 37 practice rankings and one of eight firms to be recognized for their client satisfaction. These various rankings considered feedback from 300,000+ clients, submissions from other law firms, and various interviews. This recognition is a testament to the high-quality work Pillsbury attorneys and teams provide, congratulations to the firm especially those representing San Francisco!
Farella Welcomes Louis Haas and Robert Nicholas
Farella Braun + Martel has recently added Louis Haas and Robert Nichoas as Special Counsel, former colleagues for the past 47 years, to their Real Estate Group. “Farella is a firm we have long admired, and its team is first rate. Rob and I are confident that our clients will be well served” shared Haas. We look forward to the work this duo will bring to Farella’s Real Estate Group!