Experience

Representative Litigation

• Assisted in the defense of asphalt plant operator at trial in trespass action brought by gold dredging company seeking disgorgement damages in excess of $10 million.
• Assisted in the representation of metals recycling corporation at arbitration in multimillion-dollar dispute concerning asset purchase agreement for largest metals recycling facility in California.
• Assisted in the defense of road construction company against antitrust claims of bid rigging, price fixing, and market allocation.
• Assisted in the defense of agriculture company against numerous class action lawsuits involving genetically modified crops.
• Assisted in the defense of corporation’s director in shareholder derivative action involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty and mismanagement.
• Assisted in the representation of national dairy cooperative in numerous contractual disputes with members in California and Oregon.
• Assisted in the representation of dairy-producer handlers and out-of-state producer in nine-week California USDA Federal Milk Marketing Order promulgation hearing.
• Assisted in the defense of oil and gas exploration company against alleged breach of mineral leases.
• Assisted in the representation of national qui tam law firm at arbitration in multimillion-dollar professional negligence case.*
• Assisted in the representation of national honey cooperative against numerous class action lawsuits involving unfair competition and breach of warranty allegations.*
• Defended various food, nutritional supplement, footwear, and fashion accessory manufacturers and retailers in lawsuits brought by private enforcers and public prosecutors, including the California Attorney General.

*Work performed prior to joining Stoel Rives

Administrative Proceedings

• Assisted in the representation of food and product manufacturers in county-level investigations, as well as investigations by the California Air Resources Board and California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Regulatory Compliance

• Advised various food, nutritional supplement, footwear, and fashion accessory manufacturers and retailers on compliance with Proposition 65 requirements.
• Advised clients on compliance with California’s AB 32 emissions reporting and Cap and Trade Program.
• Advised oil and gas companies on permitting and compliance with California Public Resources Code.

Honors & Activities

• Member, Bar Association of San Francisco

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