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Katherine Lubin Benson is a partner in our San Francisco office specializing in securities and derivative suits and antitrust class actions. Katherine currently represents court-appointed co-lead plaintiffs in shareholder derivative litigation against Fox Corporation’s directors and officers pending in Delaware Chancery Court, In re Fox Corporation Derivative Litigation , C.A. No. 2023-0418-BWD (Del. Ch.), and court-appointed co-lead plaintiff in securities fraud litigation against Bloc...

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 ...

Joy C. Chang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Joy C. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Joy C. Chang 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 Joy C. Chang is held by other lawyers.

Erik L. Peterson is regarded among the nation’s top Civil Trial Attorneys. He has secured a number of high-value verdicts and settlements, several of which have set local and state records. Erik is licensed to practice in California and Hawaii and represents victims and families throughout both states in a range of medical malpractice and personal injury claims. He has successfully resolved an array of complex and high-stakes civil claims over his nearly 30 years in practice, including ...

Jennifer Liu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jennifer practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Liu 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 Jennifer Liu is held by other lawyers.

Jane Kim is an attorney with Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP in San Francisco, California. Her practice includes Corporate Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, as well as Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jane has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021 for her work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. This recognition is based on peer review evaluations from attorneys practicing in the same geograp...

Craig B. Etlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Craig B. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Craig B. Etlin since 2007. 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 Craig B. Etlin is held by other lawyers.

Mathew A. Wyman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Mathew A. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Mathew A. Wyman since 2007. 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 Mathew A. Wyman is held by other lawyers.

Louise Sackley is a Family Law attorney with Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP in San Francisco, California. She represents clients in a wide range of family law matters , including divorce , legal separation , child custody , parenting plans, child and spousal support , parentage actions, and premarital and postmarital agreements . Louise began her legal career in the United Kingdom, first serving as a court clerk and later working as a paralegal in the capital markets and structured finance group...

Ethan Dettmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Ethan practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ethan Dettmer 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 Ethan Dettmer is held by other lawyers.