The San Diego‐based firm of Wilson Turner Kosmo, one the largest certified women‐owned law firms in California, has elevated Parada Ornelas to partner. A civil litigator in WTK’s Product Liability and Warranty group, Ornelas began her new leadership role Jan. 1. “Parada is an impressive leader both in and out of Wilson Turner Kosmo,” said....
The San Diego-based law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek announces that Michele Muns Devine has joined the firm’s Estate Planning Practice Group as of counsel. Devine focuses her practice on estate planning, trust, wealth transfer planning and trust and probate administration. She advises businesses and individuals with diverse financial, tax and asset protection requirements,....
Wilson Turner Kosmo, one of the largest women-owned law firms in California, is home to 14 attorneys selected for inclusion on the 2021 San Diego Super Lawyers list that includes no more than 5 percent of attorneys in the region. The firm’s named partners were all recognized: Claudette G. Wilson for employment litigation (defense), Vickie....
Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP has promoted Mei-Ying M. Imanaka to partner of the firm, effective July 1, 2021. “Mei-Ying is an impressive attorney with extensive litigation skills,” said Stephen Schreiner, Solomon Ward’s managing partner. “Her elevation to partner will further strengthen our firm, allowing us to continue to deliver outstanding results for our....
Wilson Turner Kosmo, the largest certified women‐owned law firm in San Diego, congratulates eight of its partners for once again being included in The Best Lawyers in America© annual list. Best Lawyers® selects attorneys based entirely on peer review by leading lawyers in the same professional and geographic areas. WTK’s Best Lawyers in America honorees....
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek (SCMV) is pleased to welcome Robert S. Brewer, Jr., the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, back to the firm as of counsel. After serving over two years as the San Diego region’s top federal prosecutor, he returns to private practice to focus on civil litigation and white....
The accounting firm Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg, LLP announces the promotions of Rodolfo (Rudy) Mercado, Jr. and Remington Mosey to the position of tax manager and Amanda Tazbaz to audit manager. Mercado has been with the firm since 2016 and has experience providing a wide range of accounting and tax services to S corporations,....
The San Diego-based firm Wilson Turner Kosmo, one of the largest certified-women owned law firms in California, has elected Carolina Bravo-Karimi as managing partner. Bravo-Karimi, an influential litigator and sought-after workplace investigator, steps into the role Jan. 1. “Carolina is a powerhouse who will lead the firm with empathy and grace, ensuring its legacy of....
Former United States Attorney Honored by U.S. Coast Guard for Outstanding Advancement of Law Enforcement Mission Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek attorney Robert S. Brewer, Jr. was honored by the U.S. Coast Guard with a Distinguished Public Service Award. U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz awarded Brewer with this recognition for his breakthrough work and leadership....
The accounting firm Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg, LLP announces that Felix Jandoquile and Matt Lundgren have joined the firm as tax managers. Jandoquile is an enrolled agent with 25 of years of experience providing accounting services to S corporations and partnerships. He specializes in tax and financial statement preparation, internal audits, fixed assets, cash flow and bank reconciliations. Prior to join LLME, Jandoquile was a tax manager at Wade, Howard & Associates, CPAs. He has also worked in private industry and....