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Colin T. Kemp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Colin T., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colin T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jon M. Novotny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jon M., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jon M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

Bobbie Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Bobbie, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bobbie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brent W. Brougher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Brent W., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brent W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin Clinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Benjamin, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Judy Keyes is a labor and employment lawyer who partners with employer-clients to navigate the complex system of laws and regulations that govern the California workplace. She is recognized for her "out-of-the-box" thinking and ability to solve complex human resources and labor relations problems in effective and efficient ways. She counsels clients on how to avoid and respond to discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims; comply with wage and hour laws (e.g., exempt vs. nonexempt, ind...

Lorie Nachlis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Lorie, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lorie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim Basile is a partner in Kirkland's Bay Area office. He has spent twenty-eight years as a trial lawyer, was a founding partner of Kirkland's San Francisco office and head of Kirkland's San Francisco litigation practice for over a decade. He is the partner in charge of Kirkland's Firmwide trial advocacy program and litigation attorney training program (the Kirkland Institute for Trial Advocacy). Jim is a seasoned litigator with a diverse practice focusing on high-profile, complex litigation ...

Nathaniel M. Cartmell III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Compliance Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Nathaniel M., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathaniel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and leg...