Linda J. Brewer

A leader within the plaintiffs’ bar, Lexi J. Hazam Chairs the firm’s Mass Torts Practice group and represents clients in mass tort cases and environmental class actions, as well as whistleblower/false claims act actions. In November 2022, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers of the Northern District of California appointed Lexi as Co-Lead Counsel of MDL 3047, In re Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation , the nationwide multi-district litigation ag...

Alison B. Torbitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Food and Beverage Law. Alison B. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Alison B. Torbitt 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 Alison B. Torbitt is held by other lawyers.

Robert M. Haight Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Robert M. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Robert M. Haight Jr. 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 Robert M. Haight Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Susan Mac Cormac is a partner in the Corporate Department of Morrison & Foerster’s San Francisco office. She serves as co-chair of the Clean Technology and Renewable Energy Group and the Private Equity and Venture Investment Practice. Ms. Mac Cormac has extensive experience representing startup to late-stage private companies primarily in the clean technology, renewable energy and sustainable space. She provides corporate and finance advice in connection with equity and debt financi...

Troy Van Dongen focuses his practice on the resolution of state and local tax (SALT) controversies through negotiation and litigation. He advises clients across the country in a variety of state and local tax matters, including income, franchise, sales, and use taxes, and he has a particularly strong background in property taxation. Read full biography here: https://www.mwe.com/people/van-dongen-troy/

Mehrnaz Boroumand Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Trademark Law. Mehrnaz practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Mehrnaz Boroumand Smith 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 Mehrnaz Bo...

Denise De Mory is the managing partner and co‑founder of Bunsow De Mory LLP in Redwood City, California . Her practice focuses on Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent , representing clients in complex disputes involving patents and other intellectual property rights. She has litigated more than 150 patent and intellectual property cases in courts across the United States, including major patent venues in California, Texas, and Delaware. Denise is a seasoned trial lawyer ...

Doris Cheng has been ranked as one of the top 10 lawyers in Northern California. She is listed among the Best Lawyers of America®, LawDragon 500 Leading Lawyers, SuperLawyers® and San Francisco Best Lawyers. She was chosen as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers of America for 2017. Specializing in complex injuries caused by third-party negligence, Ms. Cheng has obtained multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of disabled plaintiffs. She obtained a $15,000,000 verdict on...

Michael Glaser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Michael practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Glaser 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 Michael Glaser is held by other lawyers.

Ryan Derry’s practice includes various aspects of employment litigation and counseling, including employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour issues. He has represented employers in multiple jurisdictions in state and federal courts as well as in administrative proceedings against individual and class claims across industries, including retail, transportation, finance, healthcare, and technology fields. A talented litigator, Mr. Derry is adept at handling compl...