Michael S. Dorf

Aileen M. McGrath is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Aileen M., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aileen M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cepideh Roufougar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Cepideh, 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 Cepideh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elinor Leary is a seasoned trial lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients and guiding them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. She founded First Person Legal in 2025 and focuses her practice on complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a record of achieving significant verdicts and settlements for individuals and families facing life-altering harm. Elinor is known for her compassionate approach and unwavering advocacy. She takes the time to ...

Constance E. Norton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Constance E., 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 Constance E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicholas A. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Nicholas A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah Hamilton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Evan S. Nadel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Evan S., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

After leading BigLaw teams for years in high stakes and precedent setting cases in U.S. courts and international arbitration tribunals, Mr. Chao in May 2019 launched a boutique enabling him to sit as arbitrator, mediator, and special master, and to handle selected litigation matters. He was a partner for 29 years at a 1,000 lawyer global firm, where he founded and led the international litigation and arbitration practice; and for 6 years, he served as the U.S. head of the international arbitr...

Lisette Sell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Lisette, 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 Lisette is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter H. Weiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Peter H., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.