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05.04.21

Kelly Quoted in SHRM on Vaccinations in the Workplace

Deborah Kelly spoke with SHRMabout the dangers and legal implications of employees who lie about being vaccinated against COVID-19 to their employers.


04.19.21

Manatt Represents American River Bankshares in its $134.5M Merger with Bank of Marin Bancorp

A Manatt team, led by corporate and finance partner Gordon Bava and Manatt financial services leader Craig Miller, represented American River Bankshares (AMRB), the parent company of American River Bank, in its $135 million merger with Bank of Marin Bancorp, the parent company of Bank of Marin.


03.31.21

Kelly Quoted in Law360 on the Enforceability of NDAs in the Workplace

In a Law360 article, employment and labor partner Deborah Kelly commented on a New York federal judge’s decision that determined a nondisclosure agreement signed by a 2016 Donald Trump presidential campaign employee is unenforceable. Kelly asserted that if the contract other staffers signed ...


03.24.21

Hudson Quoted in Daily Journal Discussing Technology Trends in the Workplace Amid and Post-COVID-19

Esra Hudson is quoted in Daily Journalabout the long-term adoption of certain technologies that emerged among employers amid the pandemic.


12.31.20

Kelly Recognized on Washingtonian’s “Washington, DC’s Best Lawyers” List for Eighth Time

Manatt employment and labor partner Deborah Kelly was recognized on Washingtonian’s 2020 “Washington, DC’s Best Lawyer” list in the “Employment Defense” category, alongside 21 other attorneys. This is the eighth consecutive year that Kelly has been recognized on ...


12.07.20

Hudson, Kelly and Massoumi Recognized as Leading Employment Lawyers by Lawdragon

Manatt employment and labor practice leader Esra Hudson and partners Deborah Kelly and Mandana Massoumi were named in The 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers guide.The Lawdragon 500 Corporate Employment Lawyers guide annually recognizes the nation’s leading lawyers ...


11.05.20

Manatt Once Again Recognized As Leading Law Firm by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report

Manatt received numerous recognitions in the 2021 Best Law Firmsguide, including 10 national Tier 1 rankings and 31 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings.


06.26.20

Manatt Recognized as a Leading Law Firm by Legal 500 in its 2020 United States Guide

Manatt has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s leading law firms in The Legal 500 United States 2020 guide, which highlights attorneys and practices in more than 150 jurisdictions worldwide and assesses their strengths. The firm and its professionals were recognized in 12 ...


04.23.20

Manatt Receives Top Band Rankings in Chambers USA 2020

Manatt has once again been ranked among the nation’s leading law firms in Chambers’ 2020 USA Guide.


03.23.20

Hudson Quoted in SHRM on California Resources for Employers and Workers Amid COVID-19

Manatt employment and labor practice leader Esra Hudson spoke with SHRM on the resources available in California for businesses and workers as they adjust to the new COVID-19 reality. In the article, Hudson hones in on unemployment and reduced hours resources available to workers through both the ...