Judy Deng joined Rimon PC as partner in Menlo Park.

Rimon PC welcomes Judy Deng as partner
from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Deng joins the firm's China practice. Her focus is on corporate and securities law with a specialization on the representation of international social networking, entertainment, digital media, software and medical technology companies. She is based in Menlo Park.

Jae K. Park was promoted to partner of Dentons in San Diego.

Dentons promotes Jae K. Park as partner

Park focuses on construction litigation and complex commercial litigation. He has experience representing public and private developers, general contractors and subcontractors on construction and engineering disputes. He is based in San Diego.

Peter Zlomke Stockburger was promoted to partner of Dentons in San Diego and Orange County.

Dentons promotes Peter Stockburger as partner
Stockburger represents clients regarding data privacy, cybersecurity and employment law. He has worked with clients on matters regarding data governance, employee privacy programs, cybersecurity resilience and information security risk assessments. He is based in San Diego.

Sean Casey was promoted to shareholder of Buchalter in Orange County.

Harumi Hata was promoted to shareholder of Buchalter in Los Angeles.

Eric C. Wilhelm was promoted to shareholder of Buchalter in Scottsdale.

Briana C. Hill was promoted to partner, co-head cdas beverly hills office of Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP in Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP, (New York & Beverly Hills).

Boutique entertainment and media law firm, Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP, has announced today that partner Briana C. Hill has been named a Co-Chair of its Entertainment practice. Ms. Hill, who also is Co-Head of the firm's Beverly Hills office, is joining Co-Chairs Simon N. Pulman and Frederick P. Bimbler who work primarily from the firm's New York office.

"Briana has been integral in structuring and negotiating many high-level deals across a broad range of practice areas from television to podcasting," stated Mr. Pulman. "Her knowledge of cutting-edge rights and relationship deals is second-to-none and she delivers first rate client service at all times." Mr. Bimbler added, "I am delighted that Briana will join in leading the practice and keeping CDAS and our clients at the forefront of traditional media and emerging technology platforms.

Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP is well known for its focus on entertainment law, digital media, intellectual property, publishing and litigation. The firm represents prominent motion picture, television and media companies, digital music and video services, streaming platforms, podcasting networks, content creators, game developers, social media ventures, mixed reality platforms, influencers and celebrity talent, mobile app developers, and technology service providers. www.cdas.com

Arthur H. Bryant

Bryant has been named twice by the National Law Journal, as one of the 100 Most Influential Attorneys in America.
He has represented clients in cases regarding constitutional law, consumer protection, toxic torts, civil rights, class actions and mass torts.

Hugh A. Brereton was promoted to deputy director and chief counsel of the california department of public health of Governor Newsom in Sacramento.

Governor Newsom appoints Hugh A. Brereton as deputy director and chief counsel of the California Department of Public Health

Brereton has served as deputy director and chief counsel for the Office of Enforcement at the Department of Managed Health Care since 2016, where he was assistant chief counsel from 2014 to 2016 and an attorney III from 2008 to 2014. He is based in Sacramento.

Matthew S. Ingles was promoted to partner of Greenberg Gross LLP in Los Angeles.

Greenberg Gross LLP promotes Matthew S. Ingles to partner

Ingles focuses on complex business litigation, arbitration and appeals. He has experience in matters involving breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition, defamation, real estate, class action defense and intellectual property. He is based in Los Angeles.

Neha A. Christerna joined Zweiback, Fiset & Coleman LLP as of cousel in Los Angeles.

Zweiback, Fiset & Coleman LLP welcomes Neha A. Christerna as of counsel
from the Federal Public Defender's office in Los Angeles

Christerna specializes in matters relating to terrorism, RICO, fraud, drug-trafficking, firearms, tax evasion, money laundering, cybercrimes and immigration. She led many federal criminal jury trials representing clients accused of fraud, bribery of public officials, and conspiracy. She is based in Los Angeles.

Arthur H. Bryan was promoted to of counsel of Bailey Glasser LLP in Oakland.

Bailey Glasser LLP
promotes Arthur H. Bryant to lead the new Bailey Glasser office in Oakland.
from Public Justice Foundation

Bryant has been named twice by the National Law Journal, as one of the 100 Most Influential Attorneys in America. He has represented clients in cases regarding constitutional law, consumer protection, toxic torts, civil rights, class actions and mass torts.

Matthew A. Richards was promoted to pro bono partner of Nixon Peabody LLP in San Francisco.

Nixon Peabody LLP
names Matthew A. Richards as the firm's pro bono partner

Richards, who is also a partner in the firms' complex commercial disputes practice, has been tapped to lead Nixon Peabody's pro bono initiatives across all of its 16 offices. Nixon Peabody is a signatory to the Pro Bono Institute's Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge, and the firm has committed to spending more than three percent of its time on pro bono.

"I've been blessed to work at firms, including here at Nixon since 2008, that value giving back to our communities through our pro bono advocacy," Richards said. "I think it's incumbent upon attorneys to give back to their communities. As I've seen in my asylum cases, access to counsel can be case determinative."

Richards is taking over because the previous partner stepped down. He said he will remain committed to his clients, but the new role requires reallocating time to set goals for the firm's pro bono organization.

"I'm not stepping down in any respect from my complex commercial litigation practice. This is an addition to what I'm already doing," Richards said.

Richards has been involved in pro bono work since he was a student at UC Hastings School of Law and has emphasized immigration law and LGBTQ+ civil rights. Richards, who is a litigator, said although the subject matter is different, his approach to his commercial disputes practice and pro bono efforts are essentially the same.

"The stakes are higher for our pro bono clients, who are at risk of deportation or whose civil rights are being abused in some respects. But in terms of what the work looks like, that's remarkably similar to my day to day practice," Richards said. "I have a number of cases, all of which require me to think strategically about what our ultimate outcome is and how we get there."

As the new pro bono partner, Richards hopes to build upon existing partnerships with legal service organizations but also link various initiatives at the firm, such as sustainability and diversity and inclusion initiatives, to expand pro bono efforts. Richards, who assumed his new role on Feb. 1, is based in San Francisco.

Robert K. Rasmussen joined Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP as of counsel in Los Angeles.

Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP welcomes Robert K. Rasmussen as of counsel

Rasmussen is an expert on bankruptcy law and corporate reorganizations. He is a professor at the USC Gould School of Law and holds the J. Thomas McCarthy Trustee Chair in Law and Political Science. Rasmussen will advise clients in bankruptcy, commercial, secured transactions and corporate reorganization law. He is based in Los Angeles.

Whitney Jones Roy was promoted to board chair of Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Regional Food
Bank
elects Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP partner Whitney Jones
Roy, as board chair
Roy has 19 years of experience representing clients in complex business litigation and environmental litigation matters. Her clients come from industries including energy, financial services, insurance, real estate, construction, and pharmaceuticals. She is based in Los Angeles.

Jill Battilega Rowe joined Venable LLP as partner in San Francisco.

Venable LLP
welcomes Jill Battilega Rowe as partner
from Fidelity National Financial

Rowe is an experienced business trial lawyer who focuses on commercial real estate and contract and fraud disputes. She has represented real estate brokerage and investment firms, a well-known pharmaceutical distributor and the one of the country's largest petroleum pipeline owners. She is based in San Francisco.

Neha Shah Nissen joined Fenwick & West LLP as chief talent officer in San Francisco.

Fenwick & West LLP welcomes Neha Shah Nissen as chief talent officer
from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Nissen oversees Fenwick's attorney recruiting, practice management and legal personnel and training departments, in addition to the firm's diversity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility and pro bono teams. She also sits on the firm's executive committee and co-leads the senior management team with Fenwick's chief operating officer. She is based in San Francisco.

Aleksandra Zimonjic joined Film & Ink Law Group PC as member in Los Angeles.

Film & Ink Law Group PC welcomes Aleksandra Zimonjic as member from Landau Gottfried & Berger LLP

Zimonjic will lead the firm's technology practice, focusing on data management and privacy concerns. Zimonjic counsels clients on consumer protection and privacy matters, including CCPA, GDPR and emerging issues related to new media, Internet of things devices and artificial intelligence. She is based in Los Angeles.

Elizabeth P. Ewens joined Stoel Rives LLP as partner in Sacramento.

Stoel Rives LLP welcomes Elizabeth P. Ewens as
partner from Ellison, Schneider Harris & Donlan LLP

Ewens' practice focuses on the preservation and defense of water rights and water management. She has represented public agencies, State Water Project contractors and individuals in complex water resource litigation in the western U.S. involving both surface and groundwater rights. She is based in Sacramento.

Michael C. McDonald joined Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP in San Diego.

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP
welcomes Michael C. McDonald

McDonald represents individuals, fiduciaries and entities in contested trust, estate, conservatorship and elder abuse matters. McDonald's practice centers on trust, estate and probate litigation. He is based in San Diego.

Alexander Polishuk joined Polsinelli LLP as counsel in Los Angeles.

Polsinelli LLP
welcomes Alexander Polishuk as counsel
from Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Polishuk is a litigator, who has represented clients in state and federal courts regarding wrongful termination, discrimination, whistleblower and equal pay. His primary focus is on California's employment laws. He is based in Los Angeles.

Derek Liu joined Baker McKenzie LLP as partner in San Francisco.

Baker McKenzie LLP
welcomes Derek Liu as partner
from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &
Rosati

Liu's primary focus is on the technology and life sciences sectors. He has represented clients in mergers and acquisitions. In the past, he has counseled clients regarding public company sale processes, asset carveouts and special purpose acquisition company transactions. He is based in San Francisco.

Lisa A. Fontenot joined Baker McKenzie LLP as partner in Palo Alto.

Baker McKenzie LLP
welcomes Lisa A. Fontenot as partner
from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Fontenot advises domestic and international companies on strategic transactions. She has expertise in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors. She is based in Palo Alto.