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Awards & Recognition

Evangeline Burbidge Named to Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers of 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our partner Evangeline Burbidge has been named by the Daily Journal as one of the Top Women Lawyers for 2024.  The annual award recognizes and honors the best 100 women lawyers practicing in the state of California.

 

Evan is an experienced litigator who represents both plaintiffs and defendants, focusing on trade secret theft litigation, contract disputes, and founders’ disputes. In the past three years, she has obtained over $50 million in judgments for our clients and has successfully defeated claims seeking over $500 million in damages.  She has also been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Lawyer Monthly, Benchmark Litigation, and has had several monetary awards featured in the Daily Journal.

 

In her interview with the Daily Journal, Evan talks about her path to becoming an attorney, the $25.7M jury verdict she helped secure last year for our client EchoSpan, and the important lessons she learned from previous trials—including why “it works much, much better with juries to have live witnesses in the courtroom” rather than playing deposition testimony.  Evan’s complete profile can be read here.

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Litigation Tips

Defending Cases in California State Court

California Corporations Code section 2203 outlines a critical provision concerning the legal capacity of foreign corporations operating within the state.  It provides that without satisfying the prerequisites laid out in Corporations Code section 2105, these entities cannot pursue claims in California courts.  Section 2105, mandates that all foreign corporations engaging in business activities within California must obtain a certificate of qualification from the California Secretary of State.

 

For practitioners representing defendants in California State Court facing claims from out-of-state or foreign corporations, it serves as a pivotal reminder.  It is important to ascertain whether the plaintiff corporation possesses a certificate of qualification to conduct business within the state, otherwise it may provide a defense to the claim.

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Speaking Engagements

Marc Lewis Speaks at Pincus Professional Education’s 20th Annual Federal Court Boot Camp

Earlier this month, Marc Lewis had the opportunity to speak at Pincus Professional Education’s 20th Annual Federal Court Boot Camp: The Nuts and Bolts, an event dedicated to educating attorneys about the ins and outs of practicing in Federal Court.  The panel consisted of both sitting and retired Federal Court judges, and seasoned litigators.

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Announcements

Lewis & Llewellyn Sponsors Third Annual California International Arbitration Week

Lewis & Llewellyn recently sponsored the Third Annual California International Arbitration Week in San Francisco.  California International Arbitration Week, or CIAW, celebrates international arbitration within the state.  Marc Lewis was in attendance throughout the week, and as part of the firm’s robust arbitration practice, we look forward to participating again next year.

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Announcements

Lewis & Llewellyn Welcomes Grace Ramirez To The Firm

Lewis & Llewellyn is thrilled to welcome Grace Ramirez to the firm.

Prior to joining Lewis & Llewellyn, Grace practiced at the Washington, D.C. office of White & Case LLP, where she represented clients in a broad range of high-stakes litigation matters, including contract and business disputes. Grace also maintained a robust pro bono practice focused on education and civil rights.

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Litigation Tips

California Amends Business and Professions Code To Further Restrict Noncompete Agreements

On January 1, 2024, the California Legislature amended the California Business and Professions Code to solidify and reinforce the prohibition of noncompete agreements in employment contracts.

 

Effective February 14, 2024, Section 16600.1 mandates that employers notify all current and former California employees hired after January 1, 2022, with existing “noncompete agreements” or contracts containing a “noncompete clause” that these agreements are now considered void.  Additionally, Senate Bill 699 introduces Section 16600.5, declaring any contract void under Section 16600 as unenforceable, regardless of signing location or date.  Employers are restricted from enforcing such contracts, even if executed and maintained outside California.

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Announcements

Applications Now Open For The Lewis & Llewellyn Annual Fellowship

Applications for the Lewis & Llewellyn Annual Fellowship are now open for 2024!

 

Lewis & Llewellyn is dedicated to providing an opportunity for high-achieving young adults to explore their interest in the law.  In furtherance of this mission, Lewis & Llewellyn created our Annual Fellowship to remove barriers and create opportunities for talented individuals with diverse experiences in the legal industry.  The fellowship is geared towards undergraduate students who want to see behind the scenes and gain valuable experience in the practice of law through mentorship, professional development, and hands-on exposure and training.

 

This individual will work as a critical member of our team, assisting attorneys and staff with investigations, legal briefing, analyzing evidence, and much more across a wide variety of substantive legal areas in commercial litigation.  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.

 

Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and a short personal statement (250 words maximum) to careers@lewisllewellyn.com.