Three RHD Attorneys Are Named 2008 "Rising Stars"
David Joe, Wendy Lane and Eric Peterson were all named 2008 "Rising Stars" by Law & Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. Only 2.5% of lawyers in a region earn this designation and are chosen by their peers as being among the top up-and-coming lawyers in Southern California.
Sara Harris was nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2008 Women Making a Difference Award.
For more information, contact Sara at sharris@rutterhobbs.com.
Nine RHD Attorneys Are Named 2008 "Super Lawyers"
Andrew Apfelberg, Brian Davidoff, Frank Hobbs, Frank Melton, Terry Nunan, Marc Petas, Bernard Resser, Marshall Rutter and Joel Weinstein were all named 2008 "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. Only 5% of lawyers in a region earn this designation via independent research and polling of their peers.
Three RHD Attorneys Are Named 2008 "Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition" in Business Litigation
Fred Fenster, Frank Hobbs and Bernard Resser were all named 2008 "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine for their first issue of the Corporate Counsel Edition.
10/07: Brian Davidoff was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Beverly Hills Bar Association
For more information on BHBA, visit their website at www.bhba.org, or contact Brian at bdavidoff@rutterhobbs.com.
10/07: Brian Davidoff was recently named Chair of the Primerus Business Corporate International (BCI) Group.
For more information on Primerus, visit their website at www.primerus.com, or contact Brian at bdavidoff@rutterhobbs.com.
Three RHD Attorneys Are Named 2007 "Rising Stars"
David Joe, William Kampf and Eric Peterson were all named 2007 "Rising Stars" by Law & Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. Only 2.5% of lawyers in a region eran this designation and are chosen by their peers as being among the top up-and-coming lawyers in Southern California.
Nine RHD Attorneys Are Named 2007 "Super Lawyers"
Andrew Apfelberg, Brian Davidoff, Fred Fenster, Curtis Graham, Frank Hobbs, Frank Melton, Terry Nunan, Marc Petas, Bernard Resser and Marshall Rutter were all named 2007 "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. Only 5% of lawyers in a region earn this designation via independent research and polling of their peers.
5/23/06: RHD Supports KCRW and National Public Radio
Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff is pleased to announce that it has become a Business Circle Sponsor of KCRW in support of National Public Radio (NPR). KCRW, a community service of Santa Monica College, provides more than 450,000 listeners each week with an eclectic schedule of news, locally and nationally produced music, public affairs, political analysis and cultural programs. As a member-supported, non-commercial station, its 50,000 subscribers provide KCRW with the largest single source of financial support. In turn, KCRW and other member stations provide NPR with more than half of its operating budget. To learn more about KCRW, please visit their website at www.kcrw.com.
3/31/06: RHD Raises Money and Awareness for Hollywood Arts
Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff, White & Co., and Bank hosted a poker game to raise awareness and support for Hollywood Arts, a new charity targeting disadvantaged young people. Hollywood Arts is a unique visual arts center that provides opportunity for at-risk, homeless and runaway youth to understand themselves and their own creativity in a safe and encouraging environment. Programs at Hollywood Arts emphasize hands-on learning, apprentice relationships, team work and technical skills, while matching artists with youth in a supportive studio setting. Instruction and guidance in music, clay, painting and drawing, dance and drama is offered. Please visit www.hollywood-arts.org.
Winter/06: Davidoff Teaches UCLA Assistant Attorney Training Program
Brian Davidoff has been an instructor for many years for the paralegal program at the University of California, Los Angeles. He again is teaching the bankruptcy section for the paralegal course for Winter of 2006. The objective of the program is to give paralegals an oversight of the bankruptcy process and enable them to be become proficient the in preparation of a basic bankruptcy petition.
12/2005: Brian Davidoff Named Managing Director of the Firm
Brian Davidoff was recently named Managing Director of the firm. In its fourth decade of practice, Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff remains dedicated to the principle of providing first-class legal services to a diverse clientele. Davidoff, who manages a highly successful bankruptcy and corporate legal practice, comments, "I am thrilled to take on the responsibility of Managing Director for the firm. We have expanded our practice in both headcount and expertise over the last five years in order to provide tangible added value to our clients. As a result, we have been able to handle a wider variety of legal issues that face our clients, and provide them measurable economic results. I will strive to continue to create the convenience of "one-stop shopping" for our clients by providing legal services that address the broad spectrum of challenges faced by businesses today." View press release
11/17/05: RHD Hosts BCLS Alumni Association Networking Luncheon
Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff will host the BCLS Alumni Association networking luncheon on Thursday, November 17, from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm. For more information, please contact Andrew Apfelberg.
11/09/05: Nunan Receives Award for Reforming Jemison Trust
Terence Nunan received an award from District Attorney Steve Cooley on November 9 at the 26th Annual Jemison Awards lunch for his work in reforming the Jemison Trust. The Jemison Trust was established in 1979 by Frank and Jane Jemison to provide an annual award to the outstanding District Attorney Investigator and outstanding District Attorney support staff member.
11/02/05: RHD to Sponsor ABC Networking Breakfast on November 2
CalCPA will be hosting its fourth annual Attorney-Banker-CPA (ABC) Networking Breakfast, presented by the Financing Clients Committee on November 2, 2005, from 7:00 am to 9:30 am at the Olympic Collection (11301 Olympic Boulevard, at Sawtelle in West Los Angeles). RHD is a proud sponsor of this year's ABC Networking Breakfast.
11/12/05: Los Angeles Master Chorale Honors Marshall Rutter
Marshall Rutter will be honored by the Los Angeles Master Chorale for 41 years of service on its board at its annual fundraiser on November 12 at the California Club. For more information on this event, please visit http://www.lamc.org/.
07/05: Wanlass Elected to Board of Directors of WLALA
Jeanne Wanlass was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. An active member of the Membership Committee for WLALA, Jeanne has been involved in a variety of activities for this association. For more information on WLALA, visit their website at www.wlala.org, or contact Jeanne at Jeanne C. Wanlass.
05/02/05: USC Marshall School of Business Alumni Association Panel Discussion Examines Hollywood’s New Business Model and how Technology Revolutionizes the Entertainment Industry:
Hollywood’s Industry Leaders Address the Issues Join the USC Marshall School Alumni Association as it hosts a panel discussion on the new Hollywood business model. Hear from industry leaders on how the industry has changed to adapt and accommodate the advancements coming from what have typically been considered ancillary businesses. Event to be held on Monday, May 2, 2005, 6:30 p.m.; Networking, 7:30 p.m. Location: Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Cost: USC/Marshall students $25 (by 4/25); USC/Marshall Alumni and MAASC $35 (by 4/25); Public $40 (by 4/25); Late $45 (after 4/25), space permitting. For more information, visit: www.marshall.usc.edu/alumni/events, or Contact: (213) 740-7900.
01/05: Rutter Elected Treasurer of Ojai Festivals, Ltd.
Marshall Rutter was elected Treasurer of Ojai Festivals, Ltd. This year's Ojai Music Festival will be held from June 9-12. For more information, please visit www.ojaifestival.org.
11/11/04: Boston College Law School Alumni Association Networking Cocktail Reception
RHD attorney Andrew Apfelberg, President of the Boston College Law School Alumni Association, Southern California Chapter, is pleased to announce that the association will host its first ever Annual Fall Networking Cocktail Reception. Dean John Garvey has graciously agreed to make a special trip to Los Angeles to meet with alumni to foster greater networking, as well as provide an update on the school, including the most recent rankings.
11/03/04: RHD to Sponsor ABC Networking Breakfast on November 3
CalCPA will be hosting its third annual Attorney-Banker-CPA (ABC) Networking Breakfast, presented by the Financing Clients Committee on Wednesday, November 3, 2004, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am at the Olympic Collection (11401 Olympic Boulevard, West Los Angeles). RHD is a proud sponsor of this year's ABC Networking Breakfast.
03/04: Fenster Serves on Editorial Advisory Board for book entitled California Pretrial Practice & Forms
RHD attorney Fred Fenster is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the 2-volume book set entitled California Pretrial Practice & Forms. This landmark new work probes every step of civil procedure before trial. The book's issue-oriented outline format is supported by 3,600 recent cases, 175 forms, advice from the bench, case-based illustrations, practice-proven strategies, step-by-step procedures, pattern language, and a full-text CD. Coverage runs from taking the case up to trial, and includes numerous tips on how to: avoid and fix mistakes, resolve peripheral disputes, craft better documents, answer ethical questions, process cases efficiently, and sharpen your responses. California Pretrial Practice & Forms concentrates on the topics where questions and disputes arise. It devotes pages where you spend time: drafting pleadings, preparing and presenting motions, conducting discovery, resolving discovery disputes, and negotiating settlements. Fenster, who is also an adjunct professor at USC's law school, has served in an advisory capacity on a variety of legal publications throughout his career. Published by James Publishing, California Pretrial Practice & Forms is available on the web at www.jamespublishing.com/.
01/04: Sater Appointed Chairman of the Trademark Law Section of the ABA's Special Committee on Promotion and Marketing Law
Greg Sater was appointed Chairman of the Trademark Law Section of the American Bar Association's Special Committee on Promotion and Marketing Law. The Committee's focus is on intellectual property law issues that pertain to promotion, marketing and advertising, and Greg's section is focused more specifically on developments in trademark and unfair competition law. For more information, contact Greg directly at Greg Sater, or visit the ABA's website at www.abanet.org.
09/03: Davidoff Appointed to Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum Board of Directors
Brian Davidoff was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum, an organization of bankruptcy professionals. For more information, please contact Brian at Brian L. Davidoff, or visit the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum website at www.labankruptcyforum.org.
04/03: Nunan Appointed to Advisory Board for National Publication
RHD attorney Terence Nunan was recently appointed to the Tax Advisory Board for the Tax Manager Estates, Gifts and Trust Journal published by BNA. This national publication is one of the leading estate planning magazines in the United States. Of the 48 members of the Advisory Board, Mr. Nunan is the sole representative of California. For more information e-mail Terry at Terence S. Nunan
11/01/02: Gold Appointed to Bet Tzedek Board of Directors
RHD attorney Geoff Gold was appointed to the Bet Tzedek Legal Services 2003 Board of Directors. Bet Tzedek provides free legal help to the poor in Los Angeles, assisting the elderly and disadvantaged. For more information about Bet Tzedek, please visit their website at www.bettzedek.org, or e-mail Geoff at Geoffrey M. Gold.
03/26/02: Duane Kumagai Joins CMCP Recruiting Committee
RHD's Duane Kumagai has been appointed to the California Minority Counsel Program's (CMCP) Recruiting Committee. CMCP's mission is to promote opportunities for attorneys of color. The Recruiting Committee develops strategies for building the membership of the organization. Kumagai has been an active member and supporter of the CMCP for almost a decade, and is a past member of the CMCP Steering Committee. For more information about the CMCP, visit www.cmcp.org, or contact Duane directly at Duane Y. Kumagai.
01/01/02: Marshall Rutter Elected to Master Chorale Board
Marshall Rutter, one of the original members of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Master Chorale Association, has been re-elected to another term. During his thirty-eight years of service, Marshall has served several terms as President or Chair of the Board. The association presents the Los Angeles Master Chorale's series of concerts at the Music Center of Los Angeles County. For more information on the Los Angeles Master Chorale, visit their website at www.lamc.org.
01/01/02: Fred Fenster is an Adjunct Professor at USC Law
RHD attorney Fred Fenster is currently teaching a class on Pretrial Advocacy at the University of Southern California Law Center. Fenster is a seasoned educator concerning legal strategies and is frequently asked to give seminars and presentations on the spectrum of issues concerning dispute resolution. For more information, contact Fred A. Fenster.
11/01: RHD Staff Contributes to Women at Work Program
Attorneys and staff at RHD donated clothing and other items to Women at Work through the Junior League of Pasadena. Women at Work is a nonprofit job and career resource center which assists people (mostly women) find jobs, change careers or improve their employment situation. For more information on the Women at Work program, visit their website at www.womenatwork1.org, or contact Jeanne C. Wanlass.
12/23/01: RHD Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Annual Contributions to Local Charities
A small fraction of RHD's ongoing commitment to charity and community involvement is the firm's commitment to seasonal holiday giving. Just in time for the new year, the firm made financial contributions to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital. Comments Frank Hobbs, Managing Director of the firm, "... there is more to life than just practicing law. Every year we take great pride in selecting and supporting our city's charities." For more information, contact Frank D. Hobbs III .
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