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12.16.21

Manatt Receives Top Ranking in Chambers' 2022 Fintech Legal USA Category

Manatt's Fintech practice was top-ranked by Chambers in its 2022 FinTech Legal USA category. In Manatt's profile, Chambers noted the Firm's work in complex transactions, investments and financial services, and Partners Brian Korn and Scott Pearson were specifically named "Notable ...


12.14.21

Lohse and Narganes Featured in The Recorder for Joining Manatt's Digital and Technology Team

Manatt Partners Timothy Lohse and Michel Narganes were featured in The Recorder as the latest additions to the Firm's growing digital and technology legal and consulting team in the Bay Area. The article discussed their respective backgrounds and highlighted Manatt Digital and ...


12.14.21

Manatt Continues Growth of Digital and Technology Team With Arrival of Bay Area Partners

Timothy Lohse’s extensive intellectual property litigation and prosecution experience and Michel Narganes’ sophisticated corporate work on behalf of venture-backed startups strengthen Firm’s digital and technology capabilities Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a ...


12.14.21

Polentz Honored as a Top 2021 Lawyer in Real Estate by Connect CRE

Manatt Real Estate Leader Michael Polentz was honored as a recipient of the 2021 Lawyers in Real Estate Award by Connect CRE for excelling in his practice and making meaningful contributions to the community.In his profile, Connect CRE noted that Polentz's achievements representing buyers, ...


12.13.21

Soto Recognized in Public Counsel's 2021 Pro Bono Awards

Manatt Pro Bono Administrator Gisella Soto was a recipient of Public Counsel's 2021 Pro Bono Award, where she was honored by the Children's Rights Project. She was recognized among professionals dedicated to going above and beyond in providing impactful legal services to vulnerable ...


12.10.21

Manatt Represents BMG Rights Management in Its Acquisition of Mötley Crüe’s Music Catalog

This transaction makes it the largest single-catalog acquisition BMG has made since its formation.


12.09.21

Carrington Named to Mayor-Elect Adams’ Transition Team

Manatt Health Managing Director Eboné Carrington has been appointed as a lead for New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams’ Health Committee. In addition to taking on a leading role on Adams' transition team, Carrington is also taking on a contributing role in the Public Safety & Justice ...


12.08.21

Kolber and Rochman Quoted by InsideHealthPolicy on Surprise Billing Rules

Manatt Health Partner Michael Kolber and Litigation Partner Harvey Rochman were quoted in an InsideHealthPolicy article about stakeholders' reactions to the surprise billing law, whose controversial regulations ban balance billing for out-of-network emergency rooms and care done at in-network ...


12.07.21

Castillo Featured in Daily Journal Discussing Manatt’s Pro Bono Work

Partner and Director of Pro Bono Sirena Castillo spoke with Daily Journal about Manatt's recent pro bono efforts, which include virtual clinics that engage partners, associates and consultants in the Firm’s 10 offices nationwide. She highlighted the Firm's dedication to working with ...


12.02.21

Manatt Obtains Summary Judgment for Miramax in Uma Thurman Photo Copyright Dispute

A Manatt team successfully obtained summary judgment for client Miramax in a hotly contested dispute with photographer Firooz Zahedi concerning copyright ownership of the most iconic film photograph of the past 30 years: Uma Thurman as Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction. This image was used for the ...