Susana P. Solano was promoted to partner of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in Sacramento.

Solano advises employers and management in employment issues including prevention of employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations.
She is based in Sacramento.

Stephen M. McLoughlin was promoted to partner of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in Cerritos.

McLoughlin advises public and private agencies in transactional and litigation issues such as state community college districts in education related matters as well as providing counsel concerning compliance with Title IX.
He is based in Cerritos.

Dan J. Bulfer was promoted to partner of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in Irvine.

Bulfer represents employers in labor and employment compliance and risk management issues like workplace investigations and corrective actions.
He is based in Irvine.

Alexandria M. Davidson was promoted to partner of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in Irvine.

Davidson represents California public school districts as general counsel.
She is based in Irvine.

Scott K. Holbrook was promoted to shareholder of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in Sacramento.

Holbrook advises school districts, county offices of education and community college districts in labor and personnel matters.
He is based in Sacramento.

Anthony P. Niccoli was promoted to shareholder of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in Cerritos.

Niccoli represents contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and owners in construction issues such as licensing, contract drafting and negotiations.
He is based in Cerritos.

William A. Diedrich was promoted to shareholder of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in Riverside.

Diedrich advises school districts, community college districts and public agencies in all aspects of labor and employment law.
He is based in Riverside.

Kristen Mah Rogers was promoted to partner of Olson Remcho in Oakland.

Rogers represents clients in litigation related to election law, education funding, public policy and constitutional issues.
She is based in Oakland.

Benjamin R. Fliegel was promoted to partner of Reed Smith LLP in Los Angeles.

Fliegel is a commercial litigator with an emphasis on representing policyholders in large or protracted litigation with insurance companies.
He is based in Los Angeles.

Ashley B. Jordan was promoted to partner of Reed Smith LLP in Los Angeles.

Jordan focuses on insurance recovery. She advises policyholders in negotiation, litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
She is based in Los Angeles.

Maytak Chin was promoted to partner of Reed Smith LLP in San Francisco.

Chin focuses on complex litigation related to fiduciary duties, unfair competition and business torts.
She is based in San Francisco.

Adrian Cyhan joined Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP as partner in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Cyhan is a patent attorney with a focus on identifying, protecting and leveraging intellectual property assets.
He is based in Sherman Oaks.

Allyson K Thompson joined Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck LLP as partner in Los Angeles.

Thompson specializes in employment litigation.
She is based in Los Angeles.

Heidi Walas joined Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP as partner in Redwood City.

Walas specializes in the representation of emerging growth companies and early stage investors in venture financings, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, technology transfers and general business matters.
She is based in Redwood City.

Allina M. Amuchie was promoted to partner of Rutan & Tucker LLP in Orange County.

Amuchie specializes in business and civil litigation.
She is based in Orange County.

Mohammed E. Elayan was promoted to partner of Rutan & Tucker LLP in Orange County.

Elayan advises clients in mergers and acquisitions, SEC reporting and compliance, financing, commercial and licensing agreements, corporate governance and entity structuring.
He is based in Orange County.

Lucas K. Hori was promoted to partner of Rutan & Tucker LLP in Orange County.

Hori specializes in business and civil litigation.
He is based in Orange County.

Seth M. Jessee was promoted to partner of Rutan & Tucker LLP in Orange County.

Jessee represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex business litigation.
He is based in Orange County.

Carrie A. MacIntosh was promoted to partner of Rutan & Tucker LLP in Palo Alto.

MacIntosh focuses on construction, real estate and general commerce matters. She is a litigator and counsels clients in contract preparation, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution.
She is based in Palo Alto.

Jonathan D. Nomura was promoted to partner of Rutan & Tucker LLP in Orange County.

Nomura represents lenders and borrowers in single and multiple lender acquisitions, construction, term and affordable housing financing related to all property types.
He is based in Orange County.

Kyle M. St. James was promoted to partner of Rutan & Tucker LLP in Orange County.

St. James advises clients on patent strategy including in portfolio development and prosecution.
He is based in Orange County.

Bryan A. Wilbert was promoted to partner of Rutan & Tucker LLP in Orange County.

Wilbert represents financial institutions, private equity funds, developers and owners in commercial real estate matters such as acquisition, disposition, development, leasing and financing.
He is based in Orange County.

Meredith Williams was promoted to partner of Rutan & Tucker LLP in Orange County.

Williams specializes in trademark and copyright litigation, including trade secret misappropriation, false advertising and unfair competition, and advises clients on how to promote and defend brands and intellectual property.
She is based in Orange County.

Ryan J. Gunderson was promoted to partner of Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP in San Diego.

Gunderson represents emerging growth companies in initial public offerings, other capital market transactions and public company matters.
He is based in San Diego.

Tamerlin J. Godley joined Paul Hastings LLP as partner.

Following 23 years at Munger, Tolles, & Olson LLP, Tamerlin J. Godley has joined Paul Hastings LLP in Los Angeles as a partner in the entertainment and media practice.
"They gave me an offer that I couldn't refuse," said Godley of her decision to move.
She is the third prominent entertainment attorney to join the firm in Los Angeles in recent years as part of its efforts to develop "a first class entertainment group that is soup to nuts," she added.
Recent notable additions include Steven A. Marenberg from Irell & Manella LLP and James Bo Pearl from O'Melveny & Myers LLP.
"Paul Hastings is just firing on all cylinders. All their metrics are really strong. Their trajectory is incredible-everything from profitability to being a great place to work and a commitment to pro bono," Godley said. "I'm excited to be a part of this larger platform and really build a first class entertainment litigation group, the best of the city."
As an entertainment litigator, Godley has represented NBC Universal, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc, Time Warner and the Warner Music Group Corp. Her work focuses on investigations and commercial disputes, as well as a subspecialty in trademark and copyright.
Paul Hastings' reputation in employment law will enhance her sensitive investigations practice and was another reason for her move, Godley said.
Outside of her practice, Godley is active in education impact litigation. She is one of the founders of Public Funds Public Schools, which focuses on ensuring that public funds stay in public schools and are not siphoned off for other purposes.
"Just this past year, I led the team that was granted summary judgment to permanently vacate a Betsy DeVos rule that attempted to siphon off hundreds of millions away from public schools to private schools," she said. "My work in the education impact litigation space is really important to me and I will continue doing that at Paul Hastings."

Nicholas G. Markman was promoted to partner of Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP in San Francisco.

Markman specializes in representing emerging growth companies in the technology sector including consumer internet, software, telecommunications and entertainment technology. He also advises angel investors and venture capital firms.
He is based in San Francisco.

Thomas Rice was promoted to partner of Best Best & Krieger LLP in Ontario.

Rice specializes in municipal law and advises clients in the planning and development process. He is town attorney for Apple Valley, assistant city attorney for San Bernardino and assistant general counsel for the March Joint Powers Authority.
He is based in Ontario.

Charity Schiller was promoted to partner of Best Best & Krieger LLP in Riverside.

Schiller specializes in environmental law including The California Environmental Quality Act and The National Environmental Policy Act.
She is based in Riverside.

Elizabeth Hull was promoted to partner of Best Best & Krieger LLP in Irvine.

Hull is assistant city attorney to Avalon and San Juan Capistrano, a and general counsel to the Helix Water District.
She is based in Irvine.

Ruben Duran was promoted to partner of Best Best & Krieger LLP in Ontario.

Duran is the city attorney for Ontario and Fontana, and general counsel to the Oxnard Harbor District.
He is based in Ontario.

Joshua Nelson was promoted to partner of Best Best & Krieger LLP in Sacramento.

Nelson is city attorney of Gustine and Jackson in Merced County and is a member of the firm's municipal law practice group, specializing in governance.
He is based in Sacramento.

Heather N. Aune was promoted to partner of Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP in San Diego.

Aune specializes in executive compensation and employee benefits issues for startups, emerging growth and public companies.
She is based in San Diego.

William Munoz as president and ceo in Sacramento

Munoz specialized in defending professionals in professional liability matters. The new arbitration and resolution firm focuses on professional liability, employment and personal injury matters throughout California.
He is based in Sacramento.