About LieffCabraser

"One of the nation's premier plaintiffs firms," Lieff Cabraser has 120 lawyers in San Francisco, New York, Nashville, and Munich. We have a widely diversified practice successfully representing plaintiffs in the fields of personal injury and mass torts, securities and financial fraud, employment discrimination and unlawful employment practices, product defect, consumer protection, antitrust, environmental and toxic exposures, False Claims Act, digital privacy and data security, and civil and human rights. Our clients include individuals, classes and groups of people, businesses, and public and private entities.

Mark Chalos Elected Co-Chair of the Class Action Litigation Section of the American Association for Justice

We are pleased to announce that Lieff Cabraser partner Mark P. Chalos has been elected Co-Chair of the Class Action Litigation Section of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). The Class Action Litigation Section creates a forum for attorneys to share ideas, discovery, and litigation strategies and allows AAJ members to

2022-08-24T18:03:24+00:00August 8th, 2022|Firm News|

The Education Civil Rights Alliance and Lieff Cabraser File Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting Race-Conscious Admissions To Ensure Robust Talent Competition in Harvard and UNC Cases

Prominent plaintiffs’ law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP and the Education Civil Rights Alliance (ECRA) filed a friend-of-court brief today on behalf of youth advocates and experts in educational access. This brief contributes to the records of two cases currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court: Students for Fair

2022-08-15T22:47:22+00:00August 1st, 2022|Amicus, Public Good|

Phong-Chau G. Nguyen Named to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List” for 2022

Benchmark Litigation, the “definitive guide to litigation firms and attorneys in the United States,” has announced this year’s Benchmark 40 & Under Hot List, which includes a 5th-time selection for Lieff Cabraser partner Phong-Chau G. Nguyen. The list highlights lawyers who are standouts among the top young talent in their respective litigation communities in the United

2022-07-27T21:39:58+00:00July 27th, 2022|Awards, Firm News|

Final Approval Granted to $58 Million Settlement in Plaid Consumer Privacy Lawsuit

On July 20, 2022, U.S. District Judge Donna M. Ryu of the Northern District of California issued an order granting final approval to a $58 million settlement of the multidistrict litigation brought by Lieff Cabraser on behalf of consumers accusing FinTech firm Plaid Inc. of improperly obtaining and profiting from user bank account credentials and personal financial information.

Elizabeth Cabraser Profiled by The National Law Journal in New “Leaders of the Plaintiffs Bar” Series

The National Law Journal has launched a new series profiling “Leaders of the Plaintiffs Bar.” Each Q&A takes a personal look at the honored attorney’s career and legacy. The latest edition features an in-depth interview with Lieff Cabraser partner Elizabeth J. Cabraser, where she discusses current judicial trends, law firm management,

2022-08-10T17:05:30+00:00July 20th, 2022|Firm News|

Mark Chalos Named President of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

New Board Members Selected from Across the State Nashville ― The Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association recently elected Mark Chalos as president for the 2022-23 term. Chalos, a Nashville attorney, replaces Tony Seaton of Johnson City who served as president from 2021-22. Seaton now assumes the role of immediate past president and Carey Acerra of Memphis

2022-07-11T20:34:25+00:00July 11th, 2022|Firm News|