1. Kurt A. Kappes
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law, Class of 1986, J.D.
College: Butler University, Class of 1983, B.A., summa cum laude
Admitted: Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law, Class of 1986, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation, Trade Secrets, Labor & Employment, Class Action Litigation, Appellate, Trial Practice
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, fellow, American Bar Foundation , Senior fellow, Litigation Counsel of America , Member, Trial Law Institute , Member, Diversity Law Institute , Member, American Bar Association

2. David A. Cheit
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California at Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall, Class of 1985, J.D.
College: University of California at Berkeley, Class of 1974, B.A.
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall, Class of 1985, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Member, California Bar Association, Current , Member, Litigation Section, Current , Member, Labor & Employment Law Section, Current

3. Tim Swickard
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., cum laude
College: University of California at Davis, B.S.
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Government Law & Policy, Environmental, Litigation, OSHA, Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, American Indian Law, Energy & Natural Resources, Proposition 65 & Green Chemistry, Liquefied Natural Gas, Renewable Energy
Membership: American Bar Association (Environment Section, Site Remediation Committee National ASTM Vapor Intrusion Standards Committee).

4. Todd A. Pickles
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of San Francisco School of Law, Class of 2001, J.D., summa cum laude; Editor-in-Chief, University of San Francisco Law Review
College: Georgetown University, Class of 1997, B.A., International Relations, cum laude; Certificate in Russian and East European Studies
Admitted: University of San Francisco School of Law, Class of 2001, J.D., summa cum laude; Editor-in-Chief, University of San Francisco Law Review
Practice Area: White Collar Defense & Special Investigations, Litigation, Trade Secrets
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Adjunct Professor, Criminal Procedure, McGeorge School of Law, 2020

5. Deepi K. Miller
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Class of 2010, J.D., Executive Editor, Hastings International and Comparative Law Review
College: University of California at San Diego, Class of 2006, B.A.
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Class of 2010, J.D., Executive Editor, Hastings International and Comparative Law Review
Practice Area: Litigation, Proposition 65 & Green Chemistry, Financial Services Litigation, Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, Retail
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, OneJustice, 2011-Present , Strategy Council, 2018-Present , Advisory Board Chair, 2016-2018 , Chair, Resource Development Committee, 2014-2016 , Member, Women Lawyers of Sacramento, 2018-present , Mentor, UC Hastings 2018-present

6. Timothy Long
Title: Shareholder
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Labor & Employment, Class, Collective & Systemic Employment Litigation, Complex Employment Litigation & Trials, Labor-Management Relations, Litigation, Trade Secrets
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Advisor, Legal Services of Northern California , Member, The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers, 2014-Present , Panel Member, Voluntary Dispute Resolution Program (VDRP), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, 2009-Present , Member,… Read more Professional & Community Involvement, Advisor, Legal Services of Northern California , Member, The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers, 2014-Present , Panel Member, Voluntary Dispute Resolution Program (VDRP), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, 2009-Present , Member, The American Bar Association , Member, Litigation and Employment Law Section , Chair, Fair Labor Standards Legislation Subcommittee - State Laws, 2017-Present , Member, California State Bar , Member, Litigation a

7. Michelle L. Ducharme
Title: Associate
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2012 Roger J. Traynor Honor Society, Dean's Honor List, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012, Barrister's Scholarship Recipient, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010, Volunteer, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Copyright Committee
College: California State University, East Bay, B.A., 2004
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2012 Roger J. Traynor Honor Society, Dean's Honor List, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012, Barrister's Scholarship Recipient, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010, Volunteer, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Copyright Committee
Practice Area: Litigation; Labor & Employment; Intellectual Property & Technology
Membership:

8. David Gonzalez
Title: Associate
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2000
College:
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Government Affairs; Litigation; Environmental; Energy & Natural Resources; Climate Change
Membership:

9. Roger Eugene Dickinson
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1976
College: University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1973
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Government Law & Policy; Environmental; Financial Institutions; Public Infrastructure; Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
Membership: •Former President and Board Member, American Lung Association of Sacramento •Former President, Friends of Light Rail •Former Board Member, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability •Former Board Member, Local Government Commission •Former Board Member, California State Association of Counties, Executive Committee •Former Board Member and Chair, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers, Authority Board •Former Chair, National Association of Counties, Human Services and Education Steering Committee •Former Board Member, Sacramento Air Pollution Control, Advisory Board •Former Board Member, Sacramento Area Council of Governments •Former Board Member, Sacramento Cable Commission •Former Board Member, Sacramento Flood Control Agency Board •Former Member, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission •Former Board

10. Stephen Paffrath
Title: Associate
Law School: Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1993
College: Hope College, B.A., English, magna cum laude; University of Chicago, M.A.T., 1980; Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action Litigation; Financial Services Litigation; eDiscovery & eRetention
Membership: •Member, American Bar Association

11. Bill Gausewitz
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1979 Recipient, John M. Olin Fellowship in Graduate Economics
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 1976; University of California at Los Angeles, M.A., Economics, 1981
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1979 Recipient, John M. Olin Fellowship in Graduate Economics
Practice Area: Insurance, Government Law & Policy, Regulatory & Compliance, Insurance Regulatory & Transactions
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Vice-Chair, California State Bar, Regulation , Member, California Land Title Association

12. Jeffrey Leacox
Title: Co-Managing Shareholder for the Sacramento Office
Law School: University of California at Davis School of Law, J.D., 1988
College: Claremont McKenna College, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of California at Davis School of Law, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Government Law & Policy, Education, Financial Regulatory and Compliance Group
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Member, American Bar Association , Member, Board of Directors, Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance , Member, Board of Directors, Sutter Davis Health Foundation , Member, Board of Governors, Alumni Association, University of California Davis School… Read more Professional & Community Involvement, Member, American Bar Association , Member, Board of Directors, Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance , Member, Board of Directors, Sutter Davis Health Foundation , Member, Board of Governors, Alumni Association, University of California Davis School of Law , Member, Institute of Government Advocates Read less

13. Michelle Rowe Hallsten
Title: Shareholder
Law School: The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1984
College: University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1979
Admitted: The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Corporate, Health Care & FDA Practice, Insurance, Life Sciences & Medical Technology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Emerging Technology
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Member, American Bar Association , Member, Sacramento Angels , Former Board Member , Member, Sacramento Area Partnership Council, American Cancer Society, Inc. , Member, Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team, American Heart Association , Member,… Read more Professional & Community Involvement, Member, American Bar Association , Member, Sacramento Angels , Former Board Member , Member, Sacramento Area Partnership Council, American Cancer Society, Inc. , Member, Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team, American Heart Association , Member, Sacramento County Bar Association , Founder and Former Chair, Business Law Section , Member, State Bar of California , Former Member, Business Law Section , Former Member, Corporations Committee Read less

14. Michael D. Lane
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), J.D., 2005; Prosser Prize, Patent Law, 2004; Santa Clara University School of Law, 2003-2005; Witkin Award, Criminal Law, 2002
College: University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., History, 1993; CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Torts, 2003; Certificate in Excellence in Legal Research and Writing, 2003; Dean's List, 2002-2003; Ranked 1st in class
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), J.D., 2005; Prosser Prize, Patent Law, 2004; Santa Clara University School of Law, 2003-2005; Witkin Award, Criminal Law, 2002
Practice Area: Litigation, Trade Secrets
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Member, American Bar Association

15. Anthony J. Cortez
Title: Associate
Law School: Whittier Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2007 Certificate, International and Comparative Law, 2007; Named Outstanding Graduate in International and Comparative Law
College: California State University, Sacramento, B.A., Government, Communications, 2003 Member, Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society; Recipient, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, ASCD; Scholarship; Dean's list; Multiple CALI-Award winner
Admitted: Whittier Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2007 Certificate, International and Comparative Law, 2007; Named Outstanding Graduate in International and Comparative Law
Practice Area: Litigation; Proposition 65; Construction Law; Government Contracts & Projects
Membership: •Volunteer, Moot Court Competitions

16. Mark C. Lee
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1999 Order of the Coif
College: University of Oregon, B.S., cum laude, 1994; University of Oregon, Lundquist College of Business, M.B.A., cum laude, 1995
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1999 Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Insurance, Emerging Technology, Capital Markets, Insurance Regulatory & Transactions
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Member, American Bar Association , Member, Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento , Member, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, International Law Section , Member, Sacramento County Bar Association, Business Law and Intellectual Property… Read more Professional & Community Involvement, Member, American Bar Association , Member, Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento , Member, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, International Law Section , Member, Sacramento County Bar Association, Business Law and Intellectual Property Sections , Member, State Bar of California, Business Law and International Law Sections Read less

17. Greg Sperla
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California at Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall, J.D., 2011
College: San Francisco State University, B.A., Political Science, 2007; Dean's List, 2005-2007; Member, Boalt Board of Advocates(Appellate/Moot Court Team), Senior Executive Editor, Berkeley Business Law Journal
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Government Law & Policy; Litigation; Appellate; Proposition 65
Membership: •Member, Sacramento Bar Association, Membership Committee

18. Wim van Rooyen
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
College: The University of Texas at Arlington, B.A., Music - Piano Performance, summa cum laude, 2006
Admitted: Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

19. Ray A. Sardo
Title: Associate
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with great distinction, 2006; Staff Writer and Editor, McGeorge Law Review
College: Loyola Marymount University, B.S., Mathematics, magna cum laude, 2000; Order of the Coif
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with great distinction, 2006; Staff Writer and Editor, McGeorge Law Review
Practice Area: Litigation; Appellate and Writ Practice; Administrative Law / Governmental Affairs
Membership:

20. Saxon Peters
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
College: University of California at Berkeley, B.S., 2003; Order of the Coif; Certificate in Business and Public Policy, Wharton School of Business, 2006
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Corporate, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Emerging Technology, Life Sciences & Medical Technology, Trade Secrets
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Member, American Bar Association , Member, State Bar of California

21. Patrick Shannon
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), Class of 1990, J.D.
College: Stanford University, Class of 1986, B.A., University Distinction and Departmental Honors; Senior Class President, , London School of Economics, Class of 1987, M.Sc., Rotary International Foundation Fellow
Admitted: University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), Class of 1990, J.D.
Practice Area: Government Law & Policy
Membership: California Bar Association.

22. Tess Tolentino Meehan
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Southern California, B.A., Political Science, Law/Society, 1995; Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 1999; Phi Delta Law Honor Society, 1997-1999; Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, 1996-1999
College: Dean's List 1998-1999; 1st Honors Race & Racism Seminar, Fall 1998
Admitted: University of Southern California, B.A., Political Science, Law/Society, 1995; Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 1999; Phi Delta Law Honor Society, 1997-1999; Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, 1996-1999
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

23. Tom Woods
Title: Associate
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2000
College: University of Southern California, B.A., International Relations, Political Science, cum laude, 1996; Alumni Scholarship Award; Traynor Honor Society; Emil E. Gumpert Trial Advocacy Award
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2000
Practice Area: Litigation; Products Liability; Proposition 65; Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation; Labor & Employment
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24. Angela Diesch
Title: Associate
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2007; Witkin Award, Natural Resources Law
College: University of California at Davis, B.A., with highest honors, 2001 Political Science Department Citation; Traynor Honor Society
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2007; Witkin Award, Natural Resources Law
Practice Area: Litigation; Environmental; Labor & Employment
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25. Nancy Doig
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California at Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall, J.D., 2003; Executive Editor, Berkeley Women's Law Journal
College: Lancaster University, England, Studied Abroad, 1996-1997; University of California at San Diego, B.A., Women's Studies, summa cum laude, 1998 Area of focus in Mathematics; College Valedictorian; Member, Phi Beta Kappa; Regents Scholar; Staff, Revelle College Newspaper; Actor, Revelle Theater Underground; Editor-in-Chief, Cross Examiner; Meeting Coordinator, Students Opposed to Domestic Violence
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall, J.D., 2003; Executive Editor, Berkeley Women's Law Journal
Practice Area: Litigation; Proposition 65
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26. Alice L. Kessler
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of California at Davis School of Law,, Class of 2003, J.D.
College: Dartmouth College, Class of 2000, B.A., cum laude
Admitted: University of California at Davis School of Law,, Class of 2003, J.D.
Practice Area: Government Law & Policy
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27. Melissa Jones
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California at Davis School of Law, J.D., 1999; Editor, U.C. Davis Law Review
College: California State University, Chico, B.A., Political Science, with highest honors, 1995; Order of the Coif
Admitted: University of California at Davis School of Law, J.D., 1999; Editor, U.C. Davis Law Review
Practice Area: Class Action, Criminal Defense, Business, Appellate Law, Environmental Litigation, Litigation, Products Liability and Toxic Torts, Proposition 65, White Collar Criminal Law
Membership:

28. Gene Livingston
Title: Chair, Proposition 65, Green Chemistry Group
Law School: University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1965; Editor, Oklahoma Law Review, 1964-1965
College: University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1962; Phi Beta Kappa; Order of the Coif
Admitted: University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1965; Editor, Oklahoma Law Review, 1964-1965
Practice Area: Proposition 65 & Green Chemistry; Government Law & Policy; Environmental; Public Contracts/Government Litigation
Membership: •Member, American Bar Association

29. James Mattesich
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1972
College: San Jose State University, B.S., Business Administration, 1969
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Government Law & Policy; Proposition 65; Environmental; Global Energy & Infrastructure; Climate Change
Membership: •Environmental, Litigation, and Antitrust and Trade Regulation Sections

30. Carol Livingston
Title: Administrative Shareholder
Law School: University of California at Davis School of Law, J.D., 1980
College: University of Nebraska; California State University at Stanislaus, B.S., Business/Economics, 1972
Admitted: University of California at Davis School of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Governmental Affairs; Labor & Employment; Global Benefits & Compensation; Business Litigation; Climate Change
Membership:

31. Kamyar Daneshvar
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2006 Member, Loyola Law Review
College: University of California at San Diego, B.A., cum laude, 2003
Admitted: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2006 Member, Loyola Law Review
Practice Area: Corporate & Securities
Membership:

32. Marc B. Koenigsberg
Title: Associate
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with distinction, 1999
College: University of California at San Diego, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 1996 Phi Beta Kappa; Political Science and Swedish Language, University of Lund, Sweden; Member, Roger Traynor Honor Society; Dean's List
Admitted: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with distinction, 1999
Practice Area: Litigation; Labor & Employment; ADA, Accessibility, Building & Life Safety Codes
Membership:

33. Sung Kim
Title: Law Clerk/JD
Law School: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2006
College: Williams College, B.A., 2001
Admitted: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Corporate & Securities
Membership:

34. Jeremy A. Meier
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of California at Davis School of Law, J.D., 1987
College: Stanford University, B.A., 1983
Admitted: University of California at Davis School of Law, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Government Contracts, Litigation, Public Utilities, Financial Regulatory & Compliance, Health Care & FDA Practice
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Member, American Bar Association , Public Contracts Section , Member, San Francisco Bar Association , Member, Conference of California Public Utility Counsel