Shareholder James A. Lassart obtained a defense verdict in a case brought against his client, a former American Airlines pilot, accused of sexual assault and harassment.
The eight-person California federal jury cleared the pilot in the multimillion dollar civil case brought on by two flight attendants who claimed the pilot assaulted and harassed them in a hotel elevator.
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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...
