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We are thrilled to support Ballet22 and dancer Victor Maguad at the upcoming Summer Season, August 9-11. Are you a fan of the arts? It's not too late to secure your tickets for a show you won't want to miss. Founded by Roberto Vega Ortiz and Theresa Knudson, Ballet22 exists to push the boundaries of what is possible in ballet by focusing on producing and presenting works, ranging from classical to contemporary ballet, that break gender normative traditions. The company is dedicated to creating opportunities for men, mxn, transgender, and non-binary artists to perform professional "en pointe" and guided by values of inclusivity of body type, gender identity, and race. To learn more about Ballet22 and purchase your tickets, please visit their website: https://bit.ly/3WR1Oht #SupportTheArts #BayAreaArts #Ballet #DEI #DBintheCommunity

As this year's Summer Associate Program ends, we want to congratulate our terrific #SummerAssociates on a fun and rewarding summer with us at Downey Brand. The past ten weeks have been amazing – we’ve loved every moment working with you and watching you develop your talent as part of our team. We will certainly miss seeing you around the firm and wish you all the best as you return to law school! Here’s a look back at some of the fun moments we had together, from our annual golf tournament on the greens at Haggin Oaks to our end-of-summer farewell celebration at the Firehouse in Old Sacramento. Thank you Elyse Carpenter, Marino Dominguez, Joseph Gregory, Katrin McDonell, Dustin Messner, Cassidy Riedel, Ryan Rodriguez, Zack Schiffer, and Ulises Solis for a great summer! #DowneyBrand #ChooseDB #FutureLawyers #LawStudents #SacramentoLawFirm

We are thrilled to announce that Tyson Hubbard has been appointed to the United Way California Capital Region Board of Directors! Serving Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties, our local United Way is working hard to meet its commitment to fight poverty in the region through education. We are excited to see Tyson contribute to this incredible organization dedicated to building stronger, healthier, and more compassionate communities to change the lives of countless children and families. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gEAhN5dz #DowneyBrand #DBInTheCommunity #UnitedWayCalifornia

Fostering diversity and supporting the next generation of legal professionals is a core part of our DEI efforts. Last Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting the annual summer luncheon for the UC Davis School of Law King Hall Outreach Program (KHOP). We welcomed Joe Schneider, Director of Admission and Outreach at the University of California, Davis - School of Law, and a record 31 students, many of whom were experiencing a law firm environment for the first time. A shout-out to Tyson Hubbard, our Mentoring and Professional Success Partner, for kicking off the event with an overview of Downey Brand and the legal profession, Stephen Meyer for sharing insights on the firm’s pro bono program, and associate Stella Rugama and our class of summer associates for their insightful Q&A. We had a wonderful time hosting this great group of students and getting to know them better. And who doesn’t like ice cream? We concluded the event with a tour of our newly remodeled office and ice cream in celebration of National Ice Cream Day. We are proud to support KHOP and look forward to our continued partnership. To learn more about this event and the KHOP program, click here: https://bit.ly/46j0sAg #KHOP #DowneyBrand #DEI #Mentorship #DiversityInLaw

A big shout-out to this year's Law and Order Day leadership team - Bradley Carroll (Downey Brand), Kelley Lincoln (Boutin Jones), Jeff Shiraishi (Sacramento PD), Samantha Hoshida (Otto Construction), and Adam Green (Sacramento PD) - on another successful Leadership Sacramento Law and Order Day!

Our 2025 Summer Associate Program offers a unique opportunity for law students to directly experience what it's like to be a Downey Brand attorney. Work for real clients, explore diverse practice areas, and get involved in trials, hearings, negotiations, and more. Whether you're interested in business, litigation, or natural resources, the possibilities are endless at Downey Brand. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3XUu7gK You can also watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3zU7oYe #ChooseDB #DowneyBrand #SummerAssociateProgram #LawStudents #Careers

In his newest #TrustonTrial post, trust and estate attorney Sean McKissick discusses a recent appellate decision in Trotter v. Van Dyck. In this case, the appellant's counsel took the true gymnast’s path of artistry and attempted to argue for the validity of an unsigned trust amendment based on a series of emails. Despite his creativity, the court ruled that California law does not allow for any form of electronic signatures on testamentary documents—a decision raising a larger question about electronic signatures and trust amendments. Check out the blog and read Sean's latest post here: https://bit.ly/4f6zjVd #DowneyBrand #DocumentExecution #ElectronicSignature #TrustAmendment

We are officially more than halfway through our #SummerAssociate program! This year’s summer associate class has been learning a lot and contributing their time, skills, and perspectives to help our clients achieve what matters most. In addition, they are gaining hands-on experience working on a variety of challenging and interesting projects in different areas of law, all while getting to know our wonderful staff and attorneys both inside and outside of the firm. Thank you Elyse Carpenter, Marino Dominguez, Joseph Gregory, Katrin McDonell, Dustin Messner, Cassidy Riedel, Ryan Rodriguez, Zack Schiffer, and Ulises Solis for all of your hard work – we are excited to see what opportunities the rest of summer has in store. Click or swipe left for some fun facts about this great group! #DowneyBrand #SummerAssociates #FunFacts #SacramentoLawFirm

Last week, Governor Newsom signed AB 2288 and SB 92, amending California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). These changes, effective for PAGA notices sent on or after June 19, 2024, aim to provide relief to employers by introducing stricter standing requirements for plaintiffs, expanded cure opportunities, and reduced penalties for compliant employers. Key updates include limiting plaintiffs to pursue penalties only for violations they personally experienced, broader options for employers to cure past violations, and increased chances for early settlement. Employers should promptly review their wage and hour practices to mitigate potential PAGA claims. You can read the full update by attorneys Alexandra LaFountain, Cassandra Ferrannini, and Daria Gossett here: https://lnkd.in/gE9D3UXD #EmploymentLaw #PAGA #CaliforniaLaw #WageAndHour #CaliforniaEmployers #WorkplaceCompliance #LaborLaw #EmploymentRegulations

Next Tuesday, July 16, from 4 to 6 PM, Downey Brand partner Kristin Capritto will be co-presenting with Jeb Burton of the Burton Law Firm at the upcoming Sacramento Region Community Foundation Philanthropic Advisors’ Forum. Kristin and Jeb will be examining a variety of case studies with charitable giving components and how they approached these opportunities in ways that benefited their clients and our community. We look forward to seeing you there! #DowneyBrand #Sacramento #Philanthropy #Charitableplanning #TrustsandEstatesLitigation