1. David M. Rice
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D. Virginia Law Review, Order of the Coif
College: Colby College, B.A., summa cum laude; Duke University, M.A., Philosophy
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D. Virginia Law Review, Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Appellate; Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Insurance Coverage; Products Liability
Membership: •American Bar Association

2. G. David Godwin
Title: Partner; Vice Chairman of the Firm
Law School: University of San Francisco, J.D. Law Review, American Jurisprudence Award, Commercial Transactions
College: University of Michigan, B.S., Industrial Engineering
Admitted: University of San Francisco, J.D. Law Review, American Jurisprudence Award, Commercial Transactions
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Food-Borne Illness Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Mass Tort Litigation; Products Liability
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3. S. Mark Varney
Title: Partner; Co-Chair of the Products Liability Group
Law School: University of San Francisco, J.D.
College: San Diego State University, B.A., with distinction
Admitted: University of San Francisco, J.D.
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Consumer Litigation Defense; Products Liability
Membership: •Arbitrator, Bar Association of San Francisco (Committee on Arbitration of Fee Disputes)

4. Rodney L. Eshelman
Title: Partner
Law School: Duke University School of Law, J.D.
College: Dartmouth College, B.A., cum laude, with Distinction in Economics
Admitted: Duke University School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Products Liability
Membership: •Dartmouth Lawyers Association

5. Steven E. Swaney
Title: Partner
Law School: Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude Order of the Coif, Associate Editor, Northwestern University Law Review, Williams Jennings Bryan Award, 2001 Julius Minor Moot Court Winner
College: Santa Clara University, B.A., cum laude Sigma Tau Delta, National English Honors Society
Admitted: Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude Order of the Coif, Associate Editor, Northwestern University Law Review, Williams Jennings Bryan Award, 2001 Julius Minor Moot Court Winner
Practice Area: Appellate; Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Mass Tort Litigation
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6. Scott J. Carr
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, School of Law, J.D.
College: University of Oklahoma, B.A., History Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: University of Virginia, School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Products Liability
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7. David S. Killoran
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola Law School, J.D. Law Review, St. Thomas More Law Honor Society, American Jurisprudence Award: Appellate Advocacy
College: University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A.
Admitted: Loyola Law School, J.D. Law Review, St. Thomas More Law Honor Society, American Jurisprudence Award: Appellate Advocacy
Practice Area: Appellate; Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation; Products Liability
Membership: •American Bar Association

8. Troy M. Yoshino
Title: Partner; Leader, Class Action Defense Team; Vice-Chair, Appellate Practice Group
Law School: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude
College: Pomona College, B.A., cum laude Harry S. Truman Scholar, Pomona College Scholar; Executive Editor, and initial member, Michigan Journal of Race & Law, Case notes Writer, Michigan Bar Journal
Admitted: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Appellate; Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Consumer Litigation Defense; International Business
Membership: •Asia Society

9. Amber Lynn Griffiths
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D. Executive Editor, Constitutional Law Quarterly
College: University of Massachusetts, B.A., Psychology, with honors; University of Connecticut, M.S.W., with highest honors
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D. Executive Editor, Constitutional Law Quarterly
Practice Area: Public Sector Labor Law
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10. Knut Woestehoff, LL.M.
Title: Associate
Law School: Georg-August University in Göttingen, Germany, J.D., equivalent; University of Georgia School of Law, LL.M., Master of Laws in International Law supported by Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship; Georg-August University in Göttingen, Germany, Dr. iur., Ph.D. in Law, magna cum laude
College:
Admitted: Georg-August University in Göttingen, Germany, J.D., equivalent; University of Georgia School of Law, LL.M., Master of Laws in International Law supported by Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship; Georg-August University in Göttingen, Germany, Dr. iur., Ph.D. in Law, magna cum laude
Practice Area: German Practice; Intellectual Property; International Business; Products Liability; Renewable Energy
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11. Garrett Sanderson, III
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Santa Clara, J.D., cum laude
College: University of San Diego, B.A.
Admitted: University of Santa Clara, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Commercial & Business Litigation; Construction Litigation; Consumer Litigation Defense
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12. Matthew J. Kemner
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Missouri Law School, J.D., 1991; Dean's List, Missouri Law Review, 1989-1991, Moot Court Semifinalist
College: St. Louis University High, 1984 Jesuit Prep., First Honors; Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, B.A., with honors, 1988 Dean's List, University Scholar; Universität Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany, Ph.D., "Doktor der Recht- swissenschaft", magna cum laude, 1996
Admitted: University of Missouri Law School, J.D., 1991; Dean's List, Missouri Law Review, 1989-1991, Moot Court Semifinalist
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; German Practice; International Business; Mass Tort Litigation; Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation; Products Liability
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13. Alexander P. Imberg, LL.M.
Title: Partner; Chair of the German Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Products Liability Group
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, Master of Laws in Comparative Law; Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany (Ass. iur./Ref. iur., J.D. equivalent; Dr. iur, Ph.D. in Law, cum laude)
College: University of Heidelberg, Lausanne, Switzerland, Legal studies
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, Master of Laws in Comparative Law; Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany (Ass. iur./Ref. iur., J.D. equivalent; Dr. iur, Ph.D. in Law, cum laude)
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; German Practice; International Business; Mass Tort Litigation; Patent and Intellectual Property Litigation; Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation; Products Liability; Renewable Energy
Membership: •German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC), New York and San Francisco - Director

14. Siegmar Pohl
Title: Partner
Law School: University of East Anglia, Norwich UK, Diploma in English law, with honors; University of Iowa College of Law, USA, Master of Laws, LL.M.
College: supported by the Fulbright program,, Fulbright grant, ISEP scholarship; Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University, Bonn, Doctoral Degree, magna cum laude thesis is comparative American-German technology law
Admitted: University of East Anglia, Norwich UK, Diploma in English law, with honors; University of Iowa College of Law, USA, Master of Laws, LL.M.
Practice Area: Corporate, Finance & Commercial Law; Emerging Companies & Venture Capital; German Practice; Intellectual Property; International Business; Media & Entertainment Law; Mergers & Acquisitions; Renewable Energy; Technology
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15. Chad A. Stegeman
Title: Partner
Law School: New York University School of Law, J.D., 2000 Robert McKay Scholar, Editor-in-chief of the Environmental Law Journal
College: Macalester College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1995 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: New York University School of Law, J.D., 2000 Robert McKay Scholar, Editor-in-chief of the Environmental Law Journal
Practice Area: Appellate; Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Intellectual Property; Products Liability
Membership: •New York Bar Association

16. Jonathan Yank
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., magna cum laude Order of the Coif, Thurston Society
College: University of California at Berkeley, B.A., Anthropology
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., magna cum laude Order of the Coif, Thurston Society
Practice Area: Public Sector Labor Law
Membership: •Los Angeles County Bar Association

17. Matthew F. Miller
Title: Partner; Chair of the Commercial and Business Litigation Group
Law School: Dickinson University School of Law, European Community Law Program in Strasbourg, France,/Vienna, Austria; Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1994 Dean's List, 1993-1994
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., magna cum laude, 1990 Phi Beta Kappa; University of San Francisco, College of Professional Studies, Managed Health Care Degree Program
Admitted: Dickinson University School of Law, European Community Law Program in Strasbourg, France,/Vienna, Austria; Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1994 Dean's List, 1993-1994
Practice Area: Commercial & Business Litigation; Construction Litigation; Financial Institution Practice; Intellectual Property; Patent and Intellectual Property Litigation; Products Liability
Membership: •Bar Association of San Francisco

18. Gretchen A. Ramos
Title: Partner; Chair of the Insurance Practice Group
Law School: Northeastern University, J.D., 1996 Editor, NU Forum
College: Hamilton College, B.A., History, 1993
Admitted: Northeastern University, J.D., 1996 Editor, NU Forum
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Insurance Coverage
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19. Megan C. Hamilton
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D.
College: Dartmouth College, B.A.
Admitted: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D.
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Products Liability
Membership: State Bar of California

20. Sean P. Conboy
Title: Partner
Law School: Drake University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1995 Drake University Law Review
College: California State University at Long Beach, B.A., cum laude
Admitted: Drake University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1995 Drake University Law Review
Practice Area: Commercial & Business Litigation; Consumer Litigation Defense; Products Liability
Membership: •Lemon Law Defense Counsel Alliance

21. Nasstaran Tara Ruhparwar, LL.M.
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Cologne, Germany, J.D. Equivalent, First Legal State Exam, 2004; University of San Francisco School of Law, LL.M., International Transactions/Comparative Law, 2008
College: Cologne, Germany, Second Legal State Exam, Bar Exam, 2007; Referendarin, certified training by government
Admitted: University of Cologne, Germany, J.D. Equivalent, First Legal State Exam, 2004; University of San Francisco School of Law, LL.M., International Transactions/Comparative Law, 2008
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; German Practice; Intellectual Property; Products Liability
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22. Alan P. Jacobus
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., cum laude
College: Tulane University of Louisiana, B.A., Classics, summa cum laude
Admitted: Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Commercial & Business Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Intellectual Property; Products Liability
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23. Eric J. Knapp
Title: Partner
Law School: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., cum laude Order of the Coif, Managing Editor, University of New Mexico Law Review, Advocacy, Legal Research and Writing Tutor
College: University of Colorado, B.S. in Molecular, Cellular/Developmental Biology Golden Key National Honor Society, Independent Research: Biological Membranes
Admitted: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., cum laude Order of the Coif, Managing Editor, University of New Mexico Law Review, Advocacy, Legal Research and Writing Tutor
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Consumer Litigation Defense; Intellectual Property; Mass Tort Litigation; Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation; Products Liability
Membership: •American Bar Association

24. Amber West
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D. Executive Editor, Constitutional Law Quarterly
College: University of Massachusetts, B.A., Psychology, with honors; University of Connecticut, M.S.W., with highest honors
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D. Executive Editor, Constitutional Law Quarterly
Practice Area: Public Sector Labor Law
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25. Erik S. Morrison
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude Graduated in top 5% of class, Senior Staff, USF Law Review, McAuliffe Honor Society, Tutor for Academic Support Program, Civil Procedure, C.A.L.I. Award of Excellence in Property
College: Stanford University, B.A. in English, minor in Political Science; Stanford Scholar Athlete Award, Stanford Honor Athlete Award, Varsity Soccer
Admitted: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude Graduated in top 5% of class, Senior Staff, USF Law Review, McAuliffe Honor Society, Tutor for Academic Support Program, Civil Procedure, C.A.L.I. Award of Excellence in Property
Practice Area: Commercial & Business Litigation; Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation; Products Liability
Membership: •State Bar of California

26. Robert Binion
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall, J.D. American Jurisprudence Award, Evidence
College: San Francisco State University, B.A., summa cum laude Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall, J.D. American Jurisprudence Award, Evidence
Practice Area: Commercial & Business Litigation; Food-Borne Illness Litigation; Insurance Coverage
Membership: •National Conference of State Liquor Administrators

27. Vicki L. Freimann
Title: Partner; Firm-wide Managing Partner
Law School: Western State University, J.D.
College: University of California, B.A.
Admitted: Western State University, J.D.
Practice Area:
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28. Dana Beldiman
Title: Partner; Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group
Law School: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D.; Santa Clara University, School of Law, LL.M., Intellectual Property; Universität Bremen, Germany, Dr. jur., magna cum laude
College: Academy of Economic Sciences, Bucharest, Romania, International Relations Studies; International Studies, University of Bucharest, Romania, M.A.
Admitted: Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D.; Santa Clara University, School of Law, LL.M., Intellectual Property; Universität Bremen, Germany, Dr. jur., magna cum laude
Practice Area: German Practice; Intellectual Property; International Business
Membership: •American Bar Association

29. Peter H. Cruz
Title: Associate
Law School: Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D.
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A.
Admitted: Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial & Business Litigation; Consumer Litigation Defense; Products Liability
Membership: •American Bar Association

30. Richard J. Zuromski, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2003 Order of the Coif, Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, Chief Production Editor, Environmental Law Society, President, Sayre Macneil Scholar, St. Thomas More Law Honor Society
College: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B.S. in Environmental Engineering, 1995
Admitted: Loyola Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2003 Order of the Coif, Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, Chief Production Editor, Environmental Law Society, President, Sayre Macneil Scholar, St. Thomas More Law Honor Society
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Products Liability
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31. Natalie L. Holden
Title: Associate
Law School: Boston University School of Law, J.D., with Concentration in Intellectual Property, 2006 Stone Moot Court, Intellectual Property Association, Communications, Sports & Entertainment Law Association
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.A. in Philosophy, Politics/Economics, Minor in Asian/Middle Eastern Studies, with a concentration in Chinese, 2002
Admitted: Boston University School of Law, J.D., with Concentration in Intellectual Property, 2006 Stone Moot Court, Intellectual Property Association, Communications, Sports & Entertainment Law Association
Practice Area: Products Liability
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32. Jack T. Friedman
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1974
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1971 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Construction Litigation; Employment Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Mass Tort Litigation; Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation; Products Liability
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33. Wallace E. Smith
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1983
College: Stanford University (B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1980; M.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1980)
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Commercial & Business Litigation; Construction Litigation; Intellectual Property; Products Liability; Real Estate
Membership: •Building Industry Association

34. Nathaniel K. Fisher
Title: Associate
Law School: New York University School of Law, J.D., 2008; Journal of International Law and Politics, Production Editor, Teaching Assistant, Professor K. Babe Howell, Lawyering, Legal Writing, Multiracial Law Students Association, Treasurer
College: Dartmouth College, B.A. in Economics, Minor in French, 2000
Admitted: New York University School of Law, J.D., 2008; Journal of International Law and Politics, Production Editor, Teaching Assistant, Professor K. Babe Howell, Lawyering, Legal Writing, Multiracial Law Students Association, Treasurer
Practice Area: Appellate; Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Consumer Litigation Defense
Membership: •State Bar of California

35. Johnny Yeh
Title: Associate
Law School: Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 2007 James Kent Scholar, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Journal of Environmental Law, Financial Editor, Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, Tenants' Rights Project
College: Yale University, B.S., Computer Science/Political Science, 2004 Department Distinction in Political Science, Model U.N. Team at Yale, WorldMUN 2001 in Istanbul, Turkey - Best Delegate Award
Admitted: Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 2007 James Kent Scholar, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Journal of Environmental Law, Financial Editor, Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, Tenants' Rights Project
Practice Area: Class Action & Complex Litigation Defense; Commercial & Business Litigation; Employment Litigation; Patent and Intellectual Property Litigation; Products Liability
Membership: State Bar of California