Boalt Women Alumni Among California's Trial Elite The Daily Journal has named 11 Boalt graduates among its Top 75 Women Litigators in California. In its June 1 issue, the leading California legal publication recognized the women for working to expand their roles inside and outside the courtroom, and for serving as influential catalysts for change. Boalt alumni tapped for the prestigious list include:
Martha Boersch '86, white-collar criminal defense attorney, Jones Day, San Francisco
Elizabeth Cabraser '78, complex litigation and class action attorney, Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, San Francisco, and member of Campaign Cabinet, Boalt
Adela Carrasco '88, business litigator, Rosen Saba, Los Angeles
Daralyn Durie '92, intellectual property litigator, Keker & Van Nest, San Francisco
Melinda Haag '87, White-collar criminal defense attorney, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, San Francisco
Nancy Hersh '70, women's healthcare, personal injury, pharmaceutical and medical device litigator, Hersh & Hersh, San Francisco
Susan Hollander '86, Trademark and copyright litigator, Manatt Phelps & Phillips, Palo Alto
Pamela Johnston '87, white-collar criminal defense litigator, Foley & Lardner, Los Angeles
Therese Stewart '81, Chief Deputy San Francisco City Attorney, San Francisco
Mona Soo Hoo '82, criminal defense litigator, Los Angeles
Gail Migdal Title '70, entertainment, intellectual property and business litigator, Katten Muchin Rosenman, Los Angeles
The Daily Journal reviewed more than 200 nominations for the annual award, which recognizes the victories of women attorneys and celebrates the advancements of women in law.The newspaper selected the leading women litigators based on their major victories in the past year, leadership within their practice area, and contribution to the legal profession. A ceremony and reception was held on May 31 in Los Angeles to honor the recipients.
(6/14/06)
