Last week Lewis & Llewellyn marked its 14th anniversary since the founding of the firm. We are thankful as ever to work with such a phenomenal group of people and look forward to the years ahead!
Author: Caroline Recupero
The California Supreme Court has amended Rule 9.7 of the California Rules of Court to require all active licensees and attorneys admitted for special appearances, including foreign legal consultants, to annually declare adherence to the attorney oath as part of the State Bar renewal process.
The attorney oath includes a commitment to practice law with dignity, courtesy, and integrity. This declaration will become a mandatory component of annual license renewal starting with the 2026 renewal cycle.
Attorneys should review their My State Bar Profile compliance dashboard to confirm there are no outstanding requirements that could delay renewal or affect license status.
In addition, Partner Brad Estes recently presented a Pincus CLE program, “California Jury Selection 101,” alongside co-panelists Melissa Jo, Kendra Mains, Richard Matthews, and Hon. Laura A. Seigle. The program explored developments and practical strategies in voir dire, including the potential sea-change impact of CCP § 231.7 on discriminatory peremptory challenges and how insights gained during voir dire can and should inform advocacy throughout the trial.
The two part webinar is available on the Pincus website.
Attorneys Marc Lewis and Zachary Flood also attended a reception honoring Chief Magistrate Judge Donna Ryu in recognition of her distinguished service to the bench and the Federal Bar Association’s Northern District of California Chapter. The gathering brought together members of the legal community for an intimate evening celebrating Judge Ryu’s lasting contributions to the court and the profession.
Managing Partner Marc Lewis was recently appointed to serve on the UCLA Law Alumni Board of Directors, reflecting his continued engagement with the UCLA Law community and commitment to supporting alumni programming and student initiatives.
We are honored to share that Lewis & Llewellyn LLP has been recognized in Legal 500’s San Francisco Elite City Rankings, published in partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). Additionally, Partners Marc Lewis, Evangeline Burbidge, and Brad Estes were selected as San Francisco Elite: Commercial Disputes lawyers.
This recognition reflects our team’s commitment to delivering strategic, high-stakes litigation counsel and earning the trust of sophisticated clients across California and beyond. Thank you to our clients and colleagues for their continued confidence in our work.
Lewis & Llewellyn is dedicated to providing opportunities for high-achieving young adults to explore their interest in the law. In furtherance of this mission, Lewis & Llewellyn created its Annual Fellowship to remove barriers and create opportunities in the legal industry for talented individuals with diverse experiences.
The Fellowship allows undergraduate students who want to participate in the behind-the-scenes practice of law while gaining valuable experience at one of California’s premier litigation boutiques. The fellow functions as a critical member of our team, assisting attorneys and staff with investigating facts, briefing legal issues, analyzing evidence, and much more across a wide variety of substantive legal areas and industries. The program will also offer opportunities to see the life cycle of a litigation, observe hearings and depositions, and receive one-on-one mentorship with our attorneys.
This fellowship is a paid opportunity. The fellow will work in Lewis & Llewellyn’s San Francisco office two to three days a week for a duration of 8-10 weeks during the summer months.
Please send a resume and a short personal statement (250 words maximum) to careers@lewisllewellyn.com if you are interested in applying.
Our team is growing rapidly, and we are thrilled to welcome our newest associate, Caroline Greathouse, to the firm!
Before joining Lewis & Llewellyn, Caroline practiced at WilmerHale LLP, where she advised clients across industries in high-stakes litigation matters and conducted government and internal investigations. She also maintained a robust pro bono practice focused on immigration, international human rights law, and criminal defense.
We are excited to add Caroline to our growing bench of elite litigators. We look forward to introducing another exceptional attorney joining our ranks shortly.
Last week the Lewis & Llewellyn team gathered in San Francisco for our annual holiday party, and we were reminded once again how fortunate we are to work with such an incredible group of people. We are grateful to have had so many opportunities to spend time together in 2025, and we look forward to many more in 2026. We wish you all a very happy holiday season and a joyous new year!
California has just revived a time‑barred pathway for adult survivors of sexual assault. Under AB 250, a new two‑year “look‑back” window (Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2027) will allow survivors to file civil claims, even if previously barred under the statute of limitations, against perpetrators and private entities that allegedly covered up or attempted to conceal prior conduct. The assembly bill explicitly excludes public entities such as public schools, police departments and other state agencies.
AB 250 also revives related causes of action tied to the assault, such as wrongful termination or sexual‑harassment claims arising from a cover-up.
Importantly, AB 250 extends protections to claims not covered under AB 218, giving additional survivors the opportunity to pursue claims against not only the perpetrators but also the private entities that helped shield them.
Lewis & Llewellyn remains dedicated to representing survivors of sexual abuse and assault in civil actions against perpetrators of abuse and institutions that enable it.
Please email abuse@lewisllewellyn.com if you have a claim to pursue under AB 250.
