Tiseme Zegeye Named to the Daily Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” List for 2022
We are delighted to announce that Lieff Cabraser partner Tiseme Zegeye has been named by the LA/ SF Daily Journal as one of 2022’s Top 40 Under 40 attorneys in California.
Lexi Hazam Named a “West Trailblazer” for 2022 by The American Lawyer
We are proud to announce that The American Lawyer has named Lieff Cabraser partner Lexi J. Hazam to its second annual list of “West Trailblazers.” The award recognizes lawyers in the western states of the U.S. who have “moved the needle in the legal industry.” Lexi is one of only 47
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
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,
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
Twenty-Two Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” for 2022
Lawdragon legal magazine has published its list of “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” for 2022, truly outstanding lawyers who specialize “in representing plaintiffs in antitrust, whistleblower, securities fraud, business torts and disputes, and increasingly data privacy claims.”
Dean Harvey Named an “Employment Law Trailblazer” for 2022 by The National Law Journal
We are proud to announce that The National Law Journal has named Lieff Cabraser partner Dean M. Harvey to its fourth annual list of “Employment Law Trailblazers.” Dean is one of only 28 employment lawyers in the U.S. to make the list. The award recognizes employment lawyers who are “true agents of change.”
26 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has released its annual report on Northern California attorneys, highlighting those who “demonstrate the highest degree of professional achievement and peer recognition.” Twenty-seven Lieff Cabraser attorneys have been selected as Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars this year. In addition, Elizabeth J. Cabraser has been named a “Top 10 Northern California Super Lawyer” for 2022, Kelly M.
Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to $80M Volkswagen-Porsche Emissions Fraud Settlement
As reported by Law360, On June 29, 2022, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer for the Northern District of California granted preliminary approval to a proposed $80 million settlement aimed at resolving driver claims that Volkswagen and Porsche manipulated nearly 500,000 gasoline-powered Porsche vehicles to overstate their advertised fuel economy and