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A Determined Advocate for Tribal Clients The Chair of Lieff Cabraser’s Native American Tribal Practice Group, Eric B. Fastiff has practiced complex litigation for over 25 years, working on numerous cases involving the drug, food, technology, finance, and natural resource industries. His clients include Native American tribes and their health providers, municipal and county governments, businesses, individuals, and consumer groups. In 2018, Eric and the firm filed cases against the count...

Sophia (Sophie) Castillo counsels domestic and international importers, distributors, national brands, private labels, institutional suppliers, family-owned food processing businesses, and retail grocers on compliance, litigation, and risk avoidance surrounding California’s Proposition 65, as well as other state and national laws related to chemicals and toxics. She advises clients involved in numerous industries across the entire supply chain, including food and beverage, apparel, cook...

Amanda J. Monchamp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Environmental. Amanda J. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda J. Monchamp since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Amanda J. Monchamp is held by other lawyers.

Doug Straus is Shareholder and Chair of Litigation for Buchalter’s San Francisco office. He focuses his practice on high-stakes commercial litigation in the areas of financial services, real estate development and lending, solid waste management and healthcare. Mr. Straus represents both private and public sector clients in dispute resolution in business, real estate, and public sector conflicts.

Charles Kagay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Charles practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Charles Kagay since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Charles Kagay is held by other lawyers.

Noah Phillips is an associate at Altair Law® and his law practice focuses on personal injury. He represents individuals injured in vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and in products liability and medical negligence actions, both in state and federal courts throughout California. Noah’s dexterity in applying his legal knowledge and experience has produced exceptional results in challenging personal injury, wrongful death, and wage and hour cases against corporations, and gove...

Richard H. Rahm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Richard H. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Richard H. Rahm since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard H. Rahm is held by other lawyers.

Michael B. Newman is head of the firm’s Alcohol Beverage Team, focusing on counseling industry clients on national and international regulatory, contract, legislative, and licensing matters, advertising and promotional law, intellectual property rights, importation matters, trade practices, and inter-tier relations. He represents clients on matters before the federal Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and State Board of ...

Buck B. Endemann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Environmental Law. Buck B. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Buck B. Endemann since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Buck B. Endemann is held by other lawyers.

Florence M. Jao is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Florence M. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Florence M. Jao since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Florence M. Jao is held by other lawyers.