May you and your loved ones have a peaceful and easy fast as we celebrate Yom Kippur – a day of atonement, introspection, and renewal. G’mar chatima tovah!

The Am Law Litigation Daily named a KVP team among its Litigators of the Week Runners-Up for winning a TRO that blocks the Pac-12 from holding an unauthorized board meeting. Congrats Eric MacMichael, Nick Goldberg, David Silbert, Taylor Reeves, and Nate Brown.

As the sun sets and we usher in Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, it’s a time for reflection, renewal, and the promise of new beginnings. May this year be filled with abundant blessings, joy, and success for you and your loved ones. L'Shanah Tovah!

Let us celebrate the rich tapestry of Latinx cultures, histories, and accomplishments that have shaped our world. Happy Latinx Heritage Month!

From the starting line to the finish line, KVP’s team – (pictured left to right) Reid Mullen, Eric Phung, Ryan Peterson, Nedy Apura, Quincy Harley, Jr., Natalie Young, Adriana L. Scott, and Jennifer Gray – gave it their all at the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge last week!

Congratulations to our partner Bob Van Nest, for being featured among the Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal! Bob discusses his full trial docket as he prepares for trials on behalf of several major clients. Read more here: ow.ly/B4Xk50PJyoB.

Congratulations to our partner Elliot Peters for being featured among the Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal! Read about his upcoming trials and the Mickelson v. PGA Tour in the recent article here: ow.ly/UWn550PJynF.

Representing Oregon State University, Keker, Van Nest & Peters has filed a lawsuit in Whitman County Superior Court in Washington to prevent a meeting where 10 departing member schools will vote on issues deciding the fate of the Pac-12. Read the TRO here:ow.ly/uEGo50PJu8L.

Congratulations to our new partner, Ed Bayley, and Of Counsel, Sarah Salomon! Read more here: ow.ly/uZMS50PGEox.

In a recent piece with ALM, Keker, Van Nest & Peters COO Michelle Friends and Managing Partner Laurie Carr Mims discuss the benefits and strategy behind creating c-suite executive roles. Read more here: ow.ly/n06k50Puuql.

Keker, Van Nest & Peters partner Warren Braunig and Harvard Law School student Sam Koenig discuss the implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling involving whiskey-inspired dog toys in a recent piece featured in The Recorder. Read more here: ow.ly/Mtah50PjUZx

Keker, Van Nest & Peters associate Courtney Liss discusses how the Supreme Court’s rulings prohibiting affirmative action and eliminating the Biden administration’s plan to forgive student loans will impact society in an interview with KQED. Read here: ow.ly/KO4C50PiGaV.

KVP partner Cody Harris urges audiences to educate themselves about Supreme Court cases in light of the recent rulings that have struck down affirmative action, plans to forgive student loans and opened the door for LGBTQ+ discrimination. Read more here: ow.ly/iIua50PiG3t.

Congratulations to Jamie Slaughter, Adam Lauridsen, Luis G. Hoyos, Candice Nguyen, and Stephanie Goldberg who led Electronic Arts Inc. to victory againstTRO that would’ve interrupted the plans for a new college football game. Read more on Law360: ow.ly/ammW50PiG0M.

Keker, Van Nest & Peters managing partner, Laurie Carr Mims, discusses her leadership philosophy, the biggest surprises of her new role and provides advice for attorneys interested in leadership in this recent interview with Law360 Pulse: ow.ly/qJ5e50PgCpi.

Congratulations to Bob Van Nest for being named among the Daily Journal's Top Intellectual Property Lawyers! Ranging from copyright to antitrust to patent disputes, Bob has a full trial docket for the remainder of the year. Read more about it here: ow.ly/aNcH50P5Quk

Happy Juneteenth! May you celebrate freedom and work towards future progress!

Keker, Van Nest & Peters is excited to announce the addition of Michelle Friends, the firm’s first Chief Operating Officer, who will oversee the firm’s business, IT, and administrative operations. ow.ly/URB150OMgiE