Lewis & Llewellyn attorney Marjon Momand attended the National Association of Muslim Lawyers 2025 Annual Conference last month in Irvine, California. The three-day event brought together Muslim legal professionals, scholars, and advocates from across the country for networking, professional development, and cutting-edge discussions.
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Marc Lewis also co-hosted a Bay Area UCLA Law alumni event last month at the San Francisco Gibson Dunn office, which was attended by fellow Bruins Ryan Erickson and Newton Oldfather. The gathering brought together former classmates and colleagues for an evening of reconnecting over drinks. For updates on future events, join the UCLA Law Bay Area Alumni LinkedIn page here.
Paul Llewellyn recently hosted a British American Bar Association (BABA) Happy Hour at Heartwood in San Francisco, bringing together British and American attorneys practicing in the Bay Area for an evening of conversation and connection. The event offered a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and build new professional relationships within the international legal community.
Our team is growing rapidly, and we are thrilled to welcome our newest associate, Jackson Willis, to the firm!
Before joining Lewis & Llewellyn, Jackson was an associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. There, he defended clients in multiple securities class actions and advised them as they conducted internal or responded to government investigations. He also maintained an active pro bono practice focused mainly on immigration matters.
We are excited to add Jackson to our growing bench of elite litigators—and this is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more additions to the L&L team in the new year.
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.
