Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Highlighted for his extensive experience in private practice and as a prosecutor, including his former service as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, Manatt's Randy S. Grossman was recognized as one of the Most Influential People in San Diego on San Diego Business Journal's 2024 SD500 List. To read more about this achievement, click here: https://lnkd.in/eKjRyrTQ

Manatt's Rich McDerby was featured on Vanreusel Ventures' podcast, "Scale By Numbers," where he discussed ways to help scaling startups and businesses succeed in the legal realm, including by properly implementing #artificialintelligence software, establishing clear budgets and planning early in order to optimize businesses for sale. Learn more and listen to the full podcast episode here:?https://lnkd.in/eQbtE8hc

Manatt's Sarah Moses has been recognized as a female leader and named a Rising Star finalist of the Los Angeles Times Inspirational Women 2024 Leadership Awards. To learn more about her accomplishments, click here:?https://lnkd.in/ekSP2tue

Manatt represented #investment management firm Avenue Capital Group in connection with the closing of its $30 million life sciences venture #debt transaction for Ocugen, a #biopharmaceutical company. The Manatt team included Troy Zander, Warren Biro, Christopher Dayans, Veronica Lah, Haley Bergman Fiallo, Tia Thevenin and Adriana Bass. Learn more about the deal here:?https://lnkd.in/eCf8Uqqs

As leaders of their respective practices, Manatt's Paul Carr-Rollitt and Naeun Rim have been recognized by Los Angeles Times as 2024 Legal Visionaries for their high-impact work across California and active involvement in the legal community. To learn more about this achievement, click here:?https://lnkd.in/ez2NR8ZT

Manatt's Brandon Reilly featured in a Q&A with The Recorder where he provided insights into the new #artificialintelligence and data broker regulations recently voted in by the California Privacy Protection Agency Board. To learn more and read the full article, click here: https://lnkd.in/dEXxhkBM

A Manatt #ProBono team successfully obtained a military discharge upgrade for a female Navy #veteran who survived years of sexual and domestic abuse by other sailors during her service. The case was referred to Manatt by pro bono partner Inner City Law Center. The Manatt team included Brandon Reilly, Joshua Drian, Andrew Zimmitti, Doug Smith, Marisa McGrenera, Russell Potter and Carolyn Sharzer. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/edmSZkMD

Stemming from the precedent-setting Ollier v. Sweetwater Union High School case, the compliance period to ensure the school remedied the #TitleIX issues outlined in the lawsuit began in 2014. With oversight from Manatt, California Women's Law Center and Legal Aid at Work, the District steadily made progress toward #equity, including updating fields and facilities, providing regular Title IX training, and increasing opportunities for girls in sports. Learn more about the case here: https://lnkd.in/eeudBv2D

Manatt’s Gary Gilbert represented iconic jazz guitarist and 10-time #GRAMMY winner George Benson in the recent sale of his music assets to HarbourView Equity Partners. The deal team also included Beau Stapleton and A?cha Forbes-Diaby, Esq. Learn more about the deal here: https://lnkd.in/eXBSQKQW

With the 2024 national election results now behind us, speculation turns to what the change in Presidential administration and likely Republican control of both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives may mean for community and regional banks in at least the coming two years. Craig Miller, Gordon Bava and Adriana Bass focus on two key areas that may change significantly beginning in 2025, including (i) the regulatory environment and (ii) M&A activity. Read on:?https://lnkd.in/eHwanzVS