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As we continue our #HispanicHeritageMonth spotlight series, we hear from #NewYork Associate Maria E. Ochoa Ramos, a member of our General Liability practice. A graduate of Fordham University, Maria speaks about her childhood in #Mexico growing up around family members in the psychology and engineering industries, who shaped her work ethic. She also discusses being the first #lawyer in her family, and the guidance and #mentorship she received throughout law school until joining Lewis Brisbois three years ago. Thank you to Maria for sharing her story and these great photos with us! Learn more about her #professional background here: https://ow.ly/ZicS50Xa72Q #HispanicHeritageMonth2025 #LawFirm #Culture #DiversityInLaw #LegalProfession #WomenInLaw

#FortLauderdale Partner Nicole Vescova and Associate Kristin Mariani authored an #article for The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section’s publication, ‘The Checkoff,’ analyzing recent amendments to “vexatious litigant” laws. Effective as of July 1, these amendments have significantly broadened the scope of what constitutes a “vexatious litigant,” to tackle the issue of serial, meritless #litigation by #plaintiffs representing themselves and clogging up court dockets with frivolous #lawsuits. See what Nicole and Kristin had to say about these recent legislative changes, and get a link to the full article on our website: https://ow.ly/ZAsZ50Xa4ob #FloridaLaw #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw #LaborAndEmployment

Our #WashingtonDC office recently partnered with PathForwardVA to assemble hygiene kits with socks, winter hats, scarves, and gloves for those in need at the organization's homeless shelter in Arlington, Virginia. Thank you to Practice Group Assistant Catie Cappadona for planning this wonderful initiative for the office, and to Associate Mamoun M. and Secretary Maria Brice for delivering our team's completed kits and additional donated winter coats to PathForward! Learn more about PathForward and way to help here: https://ow.ly/yn6550Xa2hZ #GivingBack #LewisBrisbois #LawFirm #Culture Pictured: Partners Jane Luxton and Tommy Brooks, Associates Maria Shockley, Mamoun M., and Rebecca Wiley, and Staff Members Naomi C., Maria Brice, and Catie Cappadona.

Next up in our #HispanicHeritageMonth spotlight series, we hear from #SanBernardino Associate Azucena Crespo, a member of our Healthcare, Medical Malpractice, and Long-Term Care practices. A graduate of University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), Azucena discusses her experience as a first-generation Latina #lawyer and the invaluable #mentorship she has received throughout her legal career. She speaks about her #law school Evidence professor, who encouraged her to apply for a Lawyers for America #fellowship, which gave her the opportunity to serve her #community as a public defender. Thank you to Azucena for sharing her story with us! Learn more about her #professional background here: https://ow.ly/lqtO50X9tkv #LewisBrisbois #HispanicHeritageMonth2025 #LawFirm #Culture #DiversityInLaw #LegalProfession #WomenInLaw

Don’t forget to register for our #webinar next Thursday (October 16), titled “Back Stage: The Making of a Nuclear Verdict.” #OrangeCounty Partner Esther Holm and #WalnutCreek Managing Partner Shawn Toliver will present on the rise of nuclear #verdicts, the influence of Reptile Theory, and the evolving tactics used by #plaintiffs in high-stakes litigation. This virtual presentation will also explore practical defense strategies, expert selection, and a case study from a traumatic brain injury #trial. Learn more and get a link to register on our website: https://ow.ly/fXn450X17hJ #LawFirm #Legal #TrialAttorneys

In the October edition of Lewis Brisbois' CyberCapsule newsletter, Partners Kamran Salour, Robert Walker, Ross Molina, and Tawana Johnson recap the biggest headlines in the #cybersecurity space from the past month. Major developments include the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s release of its new Security and Privacy Control to help organizations shore up their software update and patch protocols and a Wall Street Journal report finding that employers' #phishing training programs for employees have little impact on their susceptibility to phishing scams. Read the full newsletter on our website: https://ow.ly/iZTo50X9opQ #CyberCapsule #Cyberattack #CyberCrime #NIST

On September 1, Texas implemented restrictions on ownership of real estate by certain foreign entities and individuals. In our latest #ClientAlert, Partners Anna Luczkow, Andrew Pidgirsky, and Jane Luxton explores the implications of this legislation, which targets entities and individuals from "designated countries" that have been identified by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence as posing a risk to U.S. national security, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Read the full alert on our website: https://ow.ly/7osQ50X9mzF #RealEstate #Regulation #Enforcement #TexasLaw

Check out these great team pics from #ProfessionalLiability Partner Victoria Kajo, who recently attended the American Bar Association Legal Malpractice Conference alongside firm #leaders! This informative event, hosted at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, featured a dynamic lineup of nationally-renowned speakers who discussed the latest developments and disruptions impacting #lawyers and #insurance professionals. Thank you to Victoria for capturing these great moments from the conference! Learn more about Lewis Brisbois' Legal Malpractice Defense capabilities here: https://ow.ly/uWgw50X9i1v #LiabilityLaw #DefenseAttorneys #ABA #Legal #Malpractice #CaliforniaLaw #LewisBrisbois In attendance: Partners Victoria Kajo, David D. Samani, Alex Graft, Sean Healy, Meredith Kaplan Stoma, and Jamie Wozman.

Next Thursday (October 16), #LosAngeles Co-Managing Partner Kathleen Walker will join a roundtable discussion on #mediation, hosted by the Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management SCAHRM at Judicate West in #SantaAna, California. Kathleen will be joined by her co-panelists Rob Dobbins and Tom Dillard (Judicate West), and Kim Valentine (Valentine Law Group, APC) to share practical strategies and insider perspectives on effective mediation. Learn more about this #CLE presentation and get a link to register on our website: https://ow.ly/MgLG50X9grR #HealthcareLaw #WomenInLaw #LawFirm #Leaders

The New York team of Partners Adam Schwartzstein, Julia Harvey, James Strauss, and Gregory S. Katz successfully argued in a #trucking case pending in U.S. District Court that the plaintiff’s injuries – which included two fusion surgeries and a shoulder surgery – did not fit within the statutory definition of a “serious injury" and the court ultimately dismissed the entire case. Learn more about the case and our team's winning strategy on our website: https://ow.ly/nGFo50X8S82 #Transportation #TransportationLaw #NewYorkLaw #DefenseAttorneys