Thomas B. Worth

Darryl Woo is a veteran trial lawyer who has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict, and concentrates his practice on patent litigation and other complex technology litigation, principally in the areas of semiconductors, information technology, life sciences and biotechnology. He has appeared as lead counsel in patent litigation across the country, including the ITC, dealing with technologies ranging from software to semiconductor fab equipment, materials chemistry, voice over IP, fiber...

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.

Shawn R. Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Shawn R., who practices law in Redwood City, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shawn R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul N. Dubrasich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Paul N., 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 Paul N. 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.

David E. Lillevand is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. David E., 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 David E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel M. Hutchinson chairs the firm’s employment practice group and supports the firm’s employment cases. His practice has been focused on litigating, settling, and taking to trial complex class actions that have advanced the public interest. As a partner at Lieff Cabraser, Daniel served as lead or co-lead counsel on cases that recovered over $2 billion for his clients in all variety of industries and across myriad discrimination, unpaid wages, ERISA, consumer protection, and fin...

David Cheng is the chair and managing partner of Nixon Peabody’s China and Asia-Pacific practice. He is qualified in both the United States and Hong Kong. He focuses on cross-border transactions, litigations and investigations, advising on issues ranging from acquisitions, capital financing (initial public offering), intellectual property protection and disputes to fraud, FCPA and SEC investigations. He has a client portfolio from all over the world: United States, Middle East, Europe, ...

Melissa S. Hung is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Melissa S., 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 Melissa S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Arthur J. Shartsis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Arthur J., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 1991. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arthur J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.