Kiana Araghi

Andrew’s practice focuses on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases resulting from dangerous products, police shootings, ski accidents, medical malpractice, big-rig collisions, and automobile/motorcycle accidents. He also handles cases involving negligent security, premises liability, and dangerous conditions of property. Andrew graduated magna cum laude with a degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received numerous acad...

William E. Bonano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. William E. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized William E. Bonano since 2008. 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 William E. Bonano is held by other lawyers.

Tobias Keller is an attorney with Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP in San Francisco, California. His practice includes Corporate Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, representing clients in complex business disputes, restructurings, insolvency matters, and related litigation. Tobias has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2020 for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. The recognition is based on peer review with...

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...

Mark is a mediator, arbitrator and special master with ADR Services, Inc. and a nationwide ADR practice. Prior to becoming a full-time neutral, Mark served as general counsel and senior executive to both Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. and Ross Stores, Inc., where he managed all litigation, ADR initiatives and other legal matters. Mark also served as part of the senior legal leadership worldwide for Nestle, S. A., and developed ADR training for its international legal team. Prior to his genera...

Sara Ghalandari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Sara practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sara Ghalandari since 2026. 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 Sara Ghalandari is held by other lawyers.

Arturo González is chair of Morrison & Foerster’s Commercial Litigation and Trial Practice Group and a former co-chair of our Litigation Department. He is a trial lawyer who specializes in high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation. Mr. González has successfully defended three trials where the plaintiffs sought more than $1 billion in damages, including a trade secrets case on behalf of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. That lawsuit was filed by Silvaco Data Systems, and...

Charles (“Chuck”) Dyke leads the firm’s national ERISA Litigation practice. His experience includes defending complex breach of fiduciary duty claims, litigating pension plan termination cases, and handling appellate matters. Chuck also has significant experience litigating trade secrets and complex commercial cases. He has been recognized as a “Northern California Super Lawyer” each year since 2007 and is listed in Best Lawyers in America . Chuck speaks and writ...

Christopher L. Lebsock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Christopher L. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher L. Lebsock 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 Christopher L. Lebsock is held by other lawyers.

Ellen A. Friedman practices in the areas of commercial transactions, bankruptcy and insolvency. Ellen has extensive experience representing both debtors and creditors. She has represented creditors in bankruptcy cases all over the United States, including serving on unsecured creditors' committees. Ellen has represented secured lenders in a variety of workouts and bankruptcy cases, including real estate and retail. She has participated in financial restructurings ranging from small companies ...