Busy partners who are under pressure to spend their time on billable work may underestimate the risk and exposure of staffing inexperienced associates on pro bono cases without closely supervising their work. Murphy Pearson attorneys Jason Fellner and Kevin Cardona share insights into this topic in an October 9, 2019 Expert Opinion article published by The Recorder entitled “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Takeaways From a Recent Pro Bono Malpractice Claim.”
The firm is pleased to announce the elevation of Tyra Mendez to Director. Tyra’s practice focuses on legal malpractice defense, real estate broker and insurance broker defense, defense of Directors & Officers, employment law, personal injury, and general business litigation. Among her notable successes, Tyra secured a summary judgment...
The firm is thrilled to welcome three new associates: Nanaki Dhesi, Lydia Engel, and Vanessa Yuen. Based in Murphy Pearson’s San Francisco office, Nanaki K. Dhesi represents clients in intellectual property, business, and professional liability matters. Prior to joining the firm, Nanaki gained experience in IP and civil litigation...
MPBF closed out 2025 with the addition of three new associates: Shania Ali, Priyanka Sen, and Thomas Tuon. Shania Ali counsels clients in a variety of matters including professional liability, personal injury and insurance defense. Shania received her B.A. from UC Berkeley and her J.D. from Loyola Law School...
