Brent K. Yamashita

Fortune 100 companies rely on Valarie Williams to resolve critical multinational antitrust issues in the boardroom and the courtroom. She has innovative ideas for deciding where and when to bring lawsuits to recover compensation for past wrongs, defending against serious allegations brought by the government or civil claimants, and getting a deal through antitrust regulators in multiple jurisdictions. Valarie concentrates her practice in antitrust litigation, with extensive experience in both...

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.

Ellen I. Kahn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Ellen I. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ellen I. Kahn since 2010. 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 Ellen I. Kahn is held by other lawyers.

Lynn K. Cadwalader is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leisure and Hospitality Law and Real Estate Law. Lynn K. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lynn K. Cadwalader since 2015. 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 Lynn K. Cadwalader is held by other lawyers.

Jack W. Londen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jack W. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jack W. Londen since 2006. 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 Jack W. Londen is held by other lawy...

Sarah G. Flanagan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Sarah G. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah G. Flanagan since 2014. 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 Sarah G. Flanagan is held by other lawyers.

Scott Rechtschaffen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Scott practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Rechtschaffen since 2024. 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 Scott Rechtschaffen is held by other lawyers.

Kevin E. Nolt is a San Francisco-based attorney at Trucker Huss APC whose practice focuses on Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and qualified retirement plans. He advises clients on a broad range of retirement plan matters involving defined benefit plans, including traditional pension and cash balance plans, as well as defined contribution plans such as 401(k), profit sharing, ESOP , and money purchase pension plans. Kevin also counsels clients on plans maintained by tax-exempt organizations, pub...

Laura C. Hurtado is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Antitrust. Laura C. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Laura C. Hurtado since 2021. 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 Laura C. Hurtado is held by other lawyers.

William Bernstein has practiced law for more than three decades. Who’s Who Legal called him, “a leader in the plaintiffs’ bar in the fields of complex civil litigation, antitrust , and consumer protection law.” Notable cases Bill has litigated include price-fixing suits against pharmaceutical companies on behalf of retail pharmacies, consumer claims against the world’s largest vitamin manufacturers for crafting a global “vitamins cartel,” charges agai...