Earlier this month, we celebrated the launch of Unshackled surrounded by clients and friends in San Francisco! It was a wonderful event, and we look forward to many more to come.
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Last week, a Lewis & Llewellyn team consisting of Toby Snyder, Zack Flood and Paul Llewellyn filed a brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, on behalf of the firm’s client, Top Agent Network, challenging the National Association of Realtors’ so-called “Clear Cooperation Policy.” The draconian rule requires real estate agents to submit a real estate listing to the MLS within one business day of “marketing” a property to the public. The NAR has defined marketing extremely broadly to include two agents even discussing a property. The appeal has already attracted the attention of the media, including Law360, Inman and The Real Deal, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice, which has asked the Court for permission to file an amicus brief. Stay tuned for further details.
Just days after its launch, Paul Llewellyn’s debut book, Unshackled: Reimagining the Practice of Law, has become an Amazon Bestseller. The book reached the number 1 spot in the country in several categories including the Practice of Law, Legal Services and Legal Education. If you have not yet purchased your copy Unshackled is available on Amazon here.
For those wanting to learn more, Paul will discuss Unshackled in a virtual program hosted by the Marin County Bar Association on February 28, 2023 at noon. More information about the program, which will qualify for 1 hour of CLE credit, is available here.
Lewis & Llewellyn is delighted to start 2023 by welcoming Sable Hodson to the firm.
Prior to joining Lewis & Llewellyn, Sable practiced for over six years at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, one of the world’s premier international law firms. There, she represented clients from numerous sectors, including aerospace, technology, consumer products, entertainment, and private equity in complex business litigation. The addition of Sable to the firm’s deep bench of experienced attorneys further strengthens our ability to handle litigation of any size or complexity.
As California’s premier litigation boutique, Lewis & Llewellyn looks forward to continuing to welcome the best and the brightest attorneys from the world’s leading law firms who are looking to practice at the cutting edge of litigation.
Lewis & Llewellyn is pleased to announce that Paul Llewellyn’s debut book, Unshackled: Reimagining the Practice of Law is now available for purchase on Amazon! For the first week only, we have set the Kindle price at just $0.99 for friends of the firm.
A must-read for every lawyer, aspiring lawyer, or those simply interested in the legal profession, Unshackled is a call to action for establishing a more service-oriented and satisfying profession. From how we train lawyers and bill hours to how we service clients and market ourselves, the legal system is long overdue for a wake-up call. After practicing criminal and civil law in England and California, Paul brings a unique perspective to an age-old problem: how to update an outdated system. In Unshackled, Paul reimagines the practice of law as a more humane and human-centered career, presenting a practical plan for improving the lives of lawyers and their clients. Learn more at www.unshackledlaw.com.
Get your copy of Unshackled on Amazon now.
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 2022, and we look forward to many more in 2023. We wish you all a very happy holiday season and a joyous new year! 
Last month, Paul Llewellyn and Ryan Erickson attended Crisp’s Game Changers Summit in Atlanta, Georgia—the world’s largest conference for law firm owners. In addition to networking with some of the most successful lawyers in the country, Paul and Ryan also had the privilege of meeting renowned leaders including David Goggins, Camille Vasquez, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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 at California’s fastest growing litigation boutique. This individual will be working 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.
Please send a resume and a short personal statement (250 words maximum) to careers@lewisllewellyn.com if you are interested in applying.
At Lewis & Llewellyn, we continue to lead the fight for justice on behalf of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Recently, a team led by Paul Llewellyn and Nathalie Fayad filed a high-profile lawsuit against The Branson School, an elite private school located in Marin County, California. According to the lawsuit, the school failed to protect a generation of young girls from a known sexual predator who was employed by the school. The complaint alleges that the school’s Director of Athletics and soccer coach subjected the firm’s client, and others, to years of sexual abuse in the late 1970s, when they were children under the care of Branson.
The lawsuit attracted nationwide press coverage; including an in-depth profile in the San Francisco Chronicle by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Matthias Gafni. Further details are also available in a press release about the case.
Partner Evangeline (“Evan”) Burbidge was recently selected for recognition by Best Lawyers as one of the top attorneys in California. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, and its methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
