Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK)

BBK’s #ElectionLaw team announces the first edition of its California Election Law Toolkit, providing elections officials everything they need to conduct municipal elections. Scott Smith of the Election Law team noted, “This [first-of-its-kind,] comprehensive manual is an invaluable resource for those officials charged with upholding election integrity and protecting our citizens’ right to vote.” Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02Dvrt40 #ElectionIntegrity #CaliforniaElection #ElectionsOfficials #MunicipalElections

Join BBK partners Nicholaus Norvell and Frank S. on August 27 at 1 pm PT for the webinar, “The More You Know: An Election Year Public Service Announcement on California’s New Governance and Ethics Laws.” This session will focus on election season ethics issues, specifically emphasizing the Levine Act, which now requires elected officials to disqualify themselves from certain contract and entitlement decisions involving a campaign donor. Learn more and register here: https://hubs.li/Q02JsscB0 #ethics #election #electionlaw #government #specialdistricts

We’re thrilled to announce that BBK associate Dustin Nirschl has been selected to participate in the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce's 10-month program, Leadership Riverside. Decision-makers from local businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations and schools are chosen for this program with the goal of developing the next generation of leaders to address challenges and trends impacting regional issues that shape the community’s future. #leadership #chambers #riversidegovernment

BBK Of Counsel Cheryl Leanza provides insight into the U.S. Court of Appeals' recent decision that found the Universal Service Fund, as administered by the Federal Communications Commission, unconstitutional. Learn more about the legal challenges and the impact on key programs here: https://lnkd.in/gxVVHG4D

BBK Partner Elizabeth Hull will be presenting at the Association of Pacific Ports 110th Annual Conference on August 14. In the session, “Ports and PFAS: The Safe Passage of Pollutants Across International Waters,” Elizabeth will discuss per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the state of U.S. and international PFAS regulation requirements, and the implications of the regulatory scheme on ports and shippers in the Pacific region. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02JfB7p0 #PFAS #regulation #ports

BBK Of Counsel Cheryl Leanza was featured in The Wall Street Journal, discussing the financial roadblocks individuals face when trying to contact someone who is incarcerated. This comes in light of the Federal Communications Commission’s recent vote to reduce the phone rates that correctional telecommunication providers can charge in prisons and jails nationwide. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gYmDjiMv #FCC #telecommunications

BBK again ranked top three for minority representation among equity partners in the mid-sized or “101 to 250 attorneys” category on Law360’s 2024 Diversity Snapshot, with nearly 29% minority equity partners. This is more than double the national representation rate of 13.2% at other firms surveyed by Law360. BBK also maintained its overall top 10 ranking in the mid-size category.   BBK’s Chief Talent Officer Danielle Gerber Sakai is thrilled by the firm’s progress, and knows more work is necessary to grow and maintain a diverse talent pool. “Diversity is key to BBK. By cultivating talent, increasing representation and amplifying voices of underrepresented groups, we’re making BBK the place for diverse attorneys to build their books of business and a home for their legal careers.”   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gzbSgvbD   #BBK #DEI #Diversity #DiverseAttorneys #DiversitySnapshot #Law360

BBK attorneys Tillman Lay and Brittany Weidner provide insights on the Federal Communications Commission’s recent order to transition from a traditional circuit-switched 911 system to the IP-based system, Next Generation 911 (NG911). The new system will support capabilities like text, video, and data, and enhance 911 interoperability, security, and resilience. Read the full legal alert here: https://lnkd.in/g7rujE37 #FCC #communications #government

Congratulations to Partner Kurt Barker and Of Counsel Golsima Hagen on their inclusion in the 2024 Oregon Super Lawyers and Rising Stars® lists. This recognition highlights attorneys identified by their peers for exhibiting excellence in their area of practice. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWyKrWxY #employment #labor #familylaw

Reminder: Join us on July 30 as we kick off our series, "PFAS: A Forever Problem and Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape," with PFAS 101. In this CLE-eligible webinar, our attorneys will provide an overview of the basics concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and the current legal landscape. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02HKJj20 #EPA #CERLCA #PFAS #environment #webinar #CLE