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Attorney General Appoints Eric Casher of Meyers Nave to FPPC
SAN FRANCISCO -- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced her appointment of Eric Casher to a four-year term on the Fair Political Practices Commission.
“Eric’s commitment to justice, fairness and the rule of law will make him a strong asset on the Fair Political Practices Commission,” said Attorney General Harris. “The people of California will be well-served by his diligence and his judgment.”
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Top Rated Lawyers Honors Deborah Fox and Ruthann Ziegler as “Women Leaders in the Law” in the Nation for 2013
OAKLAND, CA –Top Rated Lawyers named Meyers Nave Principals Deborah Fox and Ruthann G. Ziegler to its esteemed list of the nation’s “Women Leaders in the Law” for 2013. The list honors women lawyers who have the “highest levels of ethical standards and professional excellence.”
Crisis Management: Public Policy, Ethics and Investigations
Daily Journal Recognizes Two Meyers Nave Principals as “Top 25 Municipal Lawyers” in California for 2012
OAKLAND, CA – The Daily Journal named Meyers Nave Principals Steven Meyers and Arthur Hartinger to its esteemed list of California’s “Top 25 Municipal Lawyers.” The list honors lawyers who have accomplished notable achievements in the practice of municipal and public law in the State of California. The Daily Journal honored four Meyers Nave Principals on its list in 2011.
Jayne Williams of Meyers Nave Selected to the “Women Leaders in Law” List
For Immediate Release
September 13, 2012
Contact:
David W. Skinner
Managing Principal
OAKLAND, CA – The Recorder has chosen Jayne Williams, a principal at Meyers Nave, for its 2012 “Women Leaders in Law” list. Ms. Williams heads Meyers Nave’s Crisis Management Practice Group, is the City Attorney for the City of San Leandro and previously served as the public agency firm’s Managing Principal.
The Recorder selected 40 female lawyers who have been innovative and active in networking in order to create opportunities for their firms and for others.
“Jayne has accomplished both. First, Jayne is a remarkable attorney and her prominence in this field has paved the way early on for many other female and minority lawyers in California,” said Managing Principal David W. Skinner. “Second, Jayne has helped the firm expand significantly over the last decade. Without a doubt, she leads a busy life as both a leading attorney and a community leader.”
Labor and Employment
Daily Journal Lists Booker v. City of Richmond Verdict, Handled by Meyers Nave, on its Top Verdicts List of 2012
OAKLAND, CA – The Daily Journal listed defense verdict Michael Booker, et al., v. City of Richmond, et al. on its Top Verdicts List of 2012 in the state of California. On behalf of the City of Richmond, Meyers Nave Principal Arthur (Art) Hartinger and Geoff Spellberg led the trial team with assistance from Meyers Nave attorneys Camille Pating, and Nancy Park. The list honors defense verdicts that have an impact in California.
Meyers Nave Principal Art Hartinger Named to Daily Journal’s Prestigious Top 100 List
For Immediate Release
September 12, 2012
Contact:
David W. Skinner
Managing Principal510-808-2000
dskinner@meyersnave.com
OAKLAND, CA – The Daily Journal has selected Arthur A. Hartinger, a principal at Meyers Nave, as one of the “Top 100 Attorneys” in California. Mr. Hartinger chairs the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group and represents public entities statewide.
Statement From Mayor Reed Regarding San Jose’s Pension Ballot Measure Vote
San Jose, Calif. - On June 5, San Jose voters approved a pension reform ballot measure with 69.58% of the vote. Under Measure B, city employees in San Jose will retain pension benefits earned and accrued to date. On a going-forward basis, the following changes were approved:
Litigation
Noted Litigator Ernest Price Joins Los Angeles Meyers Nave Office as Principal
LOS ANGELES, CA – Meyers Nave announced today that recognized litigator Ernest (Ernie) E. Price joined the firm as Principal, expanding the firm’s leading litigation practice. Mr. Price brings over 20 years of litigation experience. He has extensive experience handling a wide variety of complex litigation and employment matters. As lead counsel in federal and state courts, several of his successful cases resulted in published opinions.
Meyers Nave Principal Kim Colwell Appointed by Governor to Alameda County Superior Court
Meyers Nave is pleased to congratulate Principal Kim Colwell on her appointment by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. to the Alameda County Superior Court.
Judge Colwell was the head of the litigation practice group at Meyers Nave and a preeminent litigator in the state of California. Judge Colwell devoted her 25 years of practicing law largely to public entity work. Her practice focused on federal and state civil rights violations, employment discrimination allegations and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims. Several of Judge Colwell's cases involved national high-profile police civil rights litigation, including the closely-watched internal affairs investigation of the officer-involved shooting death of Oscar Grant.
Municipal and Special District Law
Meyers Nave's Richard Pio Roda Appointed as San Leandro City Attorney
Mayor Stephen Cassidy announced that last night the San Leandro City Council voted unanimously to appoint Assistant City Attorney Richard D. Pio Roda to be City Attorney, effective April 8, 2013. He takes over this position from Jayne Williams, who has served as San Leandro’s City Attorney for nine years and will continue to provide legal services to the City as an assistant to the City Attorney.
