The Lewis & Llewellyn team recently gathered in Carmel Valley for our annual firm retreat. Between lively pickleball matches, meeting ranch animals, and team dinners in Carmel-by-the-Sea, we enjoyed the chance to connect, recharge, and celebrate another great year together.
We’re grateful for a team that brings dedication, collaboration, and plenty of fun, both inside and outside the office.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 931, the California Consumer Legal Funding Act, into law last month. AB 931 establishes comprehensive regulation of Consumer Legal Funding, providing important safeguards for consumers while preserving access to financial support during the resolution of legal claims. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.
AB 931 requires Consumer Legal Funding companies to provide clear, written contracts detailing the amount of funding, all fees and charges, and a payment schedule. Consumers are also granted a five-business-day right to cancel without penalty. The Act strictly prohibits funding companies from influencing legal claims, paying referral fees to attorneys, or steering consumers toward specific legal representation.
By setting transparent rules and robust consumer protections, AB 931 ensures that litigants can access financial assistance while pursuing justice safely and responsibly. This legislation aligns California with a growing number of states recognizing Consumer Legal Funding as a non-recourse, consumer-centered financial service—designed to support individuals’ essential needs, not influence litigation outcomes.
Marc Lewis and Grace Ramirez presented for In-House Connect on NDA enforcement and pitfalls, alongside Todd Smithline from Bonterms. More than 700 in-house professionals attended, and the presentation sparked meaningful discussion across professional networks. The webinar is available on demand here.
Paul Llewellyn recently attended the Perrin Conference on Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage in New York City, where he spoke about handling the media in high-profile cases.
Last month, Partner Evangeline Burbidge attended the Sedona Conference on Trade Secrets in Atlanta, presenting a draft paper on minimizing trade secret risk during employee transitions. She received feedback from judges, practitioners, and in-house counsel, marking a strong debut at the conference.
Lewis & Llewellyn LLP was recently profiled by Peter Stris, founding partner of Stris & Maher LLP, in his 2025 Hiring Guide for Litigation Boutiques. The guide highlights leading litigation boutiques known for their skill, integrity, and impact.
The profile traces the firm’s origins through the story of Paul Llewellyn and Marc Lewis—from Paul’s childhood inspiration watching L.A. Law in England to the founding of a boutique that balances principled advocacy with high-stakes litigation.
Lewis & Llewellyn has grown to 21 lawyers across the United States, handling both complex commercial litigation and high-impact cases for survivors of sexual abuse.
You can read the full profile by Peter Stris here.
Lewis & Llewellyn is also proud to be recognized in the Benchmark Litigation 2026 guide as a recommended firm for dispute resolution. In addition to the firm’s recognition, several of our attorneys were honored for their exceptional work.
Marc Lewis was named a Litigation Star in the United States and California for his work in labor and employment and commercial litigation. Paul Llewellyn was also recognized as a Litigation Star in the United States and California for his achievements in commercial litigation. And Partners Evangeline Burbidge and Ryan Erickson were each named as Future Stars.
These rankings are based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and clients as well as analysis of the market’s most important cases and firm developments. As the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers, Benchmark recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated the ability to reliably handle complex, high-stakes cases in multiple jurisdictions.
Congratulations to the Lewis & Llewellyn attorneys selected!
Lewis & Llewellyn is excited to announce its recognition in the 16th edition of Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms 2026 list.
The Best Law Firms rankings honor firms that consistently showcase exceptional legal expertise and industry insight. Each recognized firm has undergone a thorough evaluation, incorporating client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice areas. We are honored to be selected among other top-tier law firms in the United States.
Lewis & Llewellyn is thrilled to welcome our newest attorney, Saad Rizwan, to the firm!
Before joining Lewis & Llewellyn LLP, Saad practiced in the litigation departments at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati P.C. in Palo Alto and at Covington & Burling LLP in New York, where he represented companies and individuals in securities actions, trade secrets matters, founder disputes, and other complex commercial cases. Saad also clerked for the Honorable Theresa L. Springmann of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
We are excited to have Saad join our firm’s bench of elite litigators.
Lewis & Llewellyn LLP is proud to announce a significant appellate victory on behalf of its client, EchoSpan. The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ordered a reinstatement of EchoSpan’s $25.7 million jury verdict, which was awarded after the jury found in favor of our client, concluding that Medallia willfully and maliciously misappropriated EchoSpan’s trade secrets.
After trial, the district court vacated the jury’s damages award for an alleged failure to apportion the award between the trade secrets. On October 31, 2025, the Ninth Circuit reversed that ruling, holding that the jury had a sufficient basis to award damages to EchoSpan and ordering reinstatement of the full verdict. Congratulations to EchoSpan and our team.
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