Bird Marella Elevates Three Attorneys for 2021

Bird Marella is proud to announce the elevations of Julia B. Cherlow to principal, Marc E. Masters to senior counsel, and Ray S. Seilie to counsel, effective January 1, 2021. Since joining the firm as an associate in 2018, Julia Cherlow has brought extensive litigation experience in a wide array ...

Julia Cherlow Authors ABA Article on Best Practices for Young Attorneys in the Courtroom

Associate Julia B. Cherlow authored the article, “May It Please the Court: Best Practices for a Young Attorney Taking the Podium” for the American Bar Association. Cherlow outlines ​strategies for young attorneys arguing their first motion independently in court and provides recommendations on preparation, courtroom etiquette, and interacting with the judge. Click ...

Gary Lincenberg Named to Daily Journal’s Top White Collar Lawyers in California

Principal Gary Lincenberg has been recognized as one of the Top White Collar Lawyers by the Daily Journal. The special supplement showcases 28 of the most prominent and accomplished white collar defenders in the state of California.   In his feature, Lincenberg discusses his recent cases, his involvement in the ...

Benjamin Gluck and Shoshana Bannett Obtain Vacation of Multimillion-Dollar Arbitration Award

Principal Benjamin Gluck and counsel Shoshana Bannett successfully secured an order vacating a $20 million arbitration award on behalf of their client, a merchant services provider, in Los Angeles Superior Court. Following the arbitration decision, and after multiple attorneys advised that there was no hope in challenging the arbitrator’s award, the ...

Governor Newsom Appoints Principal Hernán Vera as Superior Court Judge

Principal Hernán D. Vera has been appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court bench. On November 13, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 19 California Superior Court judges, with Vera among the ten appointed for Los Angeles County.  “It is an immense honor to have this opportunity to serve the people of California, and to join ...

Timothy B. Yoo Named to National Law Journal’s 2020 Intellectual Property Trailblazers

Principal Timothy B. Yoo has been named to the National Law Journal’s list of Intellectual Property Trailblazers. The annual supplement recognizes legal practitioners who have impacted the industry through their groundbreaking achievements and distinctive leadership. Yoo’s feature highlights his origins at the California Institute of Technology, his successful defense of Korea’s largest entertainment ...