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Devinn Martin to speak at UC Davis Law School’s FGASB Culture Week

  • When: Feb 10, 2026 12:00 pm PST - 01:00 pm PST
  • Where: King Hall, Room 1002, UC Davis

On February 10th, the First Generation Advocates Student Board (FGASB) at UC Davis School of Law will host FGASB Culture Week, a series of events focused on supporting and celebrating first-generation law students. Weintraub Tobin attorney Devinn Martin, a first-generation college graduate and attorney, will participate as a panelist, sharing insight and perspective on navigating the legal profession and working in private practice while fostering community, mentorship, and inclusion.

Webinar – The Undiscovered Country: Discovery Practice in Trust and Estate Litigation

  • When: Feb 11, 2026 12:00 pm PST - 01:00 pm PST
  • Where: Webinar

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to share that shareholder Lily Harris and associate Madeline Giles will host a webinar on behalf of the Silicon Valley Bar Association on February 11th, 2026. The webinar, titled “The Undiscovered Country: Discovery Practice in Trust and Estate Litigation” will provide an overview of discovery practice as encountered in trust and estate litigation.

Christopher Anderson Named Chair of Corporate Practice Group; Justin Borrowdale Named Vice-Chair

Published: February 5, 2026

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce the appointment of shareholders Christopher Anderson as Chair and Justin Borrowdale as Vice-Chair of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group.

Christopher (Chris) is a shareholder and accomplished transactional corporate and healthcare attorney based in the Firm’s Sacramento office. His practice focuses on business transactional matters, with particular emphasis on corporate and healthcare-related clients, healthcare regulatory advice, and complex healthcare mergers & acquisitions. He represents a broad range of clients, including private equity-backed healthcare management companies, ambulatory surgery center development companies, physician practices, hospitals, medical foundations, independent practice associations, clinical laboratories, healthcare technology companies, and telemedicine providers.

WT Clients: Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson to Launch ‘Cosmere’ Universe on Apple TV

Published: February 4, 2026

Apple TV has secured the screen rights to Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive, two highly sought-after fantasy book series from bestselling author and Weintraub Tobin client Brandon Sanderson, for development across film and television. The deal encompasses Sanderson’s expansive Cosmere universe and followed competitive interest from multiple studios before Apple emerged as the winning bidder.

Sanderson will be closely involved in the adaptations, serving as a producer and creative consultant. Current plans call for Mistborn to be developed as a feature film franchise, with The Stormlight Archive envisioned as a television series.

Brandon Sanderson is represented by Weintraub Tobin shareholder Matt Sugarman.

For more on Apple TV’s development of Sanderson’s Cosmere universe, please see the full Hollywood Reporter article.

WT Clients: Diane Lane Cast in New Exorcist Film

Published: February 4, 2026

Weintraub Tobin client, Diane Lane, has signed on to star in Mike Flanagan’s upcoming installment of The Exorcist franchise, joining Scarlett Johansson and Jacobi Jupe in a new, standalone story set within the iconic horror setting. The film, written and directed by Flanagan and produced by Red Room Pictures, Morgan Creek Entertainment, and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, will begin production in New York and is scheduled for theatrical release on March 12, 2027. An Oscar nominee and Emmy-nominated actress, Lane continues a strong run of high-profile projects following roles in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, A Man in Full, and Inside Out 2.

Diane Lane is represented by Weintraub partners, Stan Coleman and Shaun Gordon.

For more information on this project please see the Deadline article here.

Who Really Owns Your Startup’s IP?

Published: January 30, 2026

by Jeffrey Pietsch
The IP Law Blog

The Most Overlooked Mistake That Can Kill Your Company Before It Starts

Most founders assume their company owns what it builds. It doesn’t, at least not automatically.

Under U.S. law, the person who creates intellectual property owns it unless they’ve assigned it in writing. That means your company may not own its core code, designs, or brand even if you paid for them.

I’ve seen financings delayed, acquisitions fall apart, and founders lose control of their own products because they never secured clear IP ownership. It’s the single most common, and most avoidable, legal mistake in early-stage companies.

Monica Silver Named Co-Chair of the Women Lawyers of Sacramento Board Development Committee

Published: January 27, 2026

Weintraub Tobin is proud to announce that Monica Silver has been appointed Co-Chair of the Women Lawyers of Sacramento (WLS) Board Development Committee. Monica serves as a board member of WLS and is a Senior Attorney in Weintraub Tobin’s Litigation practice group, where she represents both public and private clients at every stage of litigation—from pre-litigation investigations through trial—in both state and federal courts. Her practice encompasses a broad range of matters, including employment, property, and personal injury disputes.

Weintraub Tobin Welcomes Rishita Mehta

Published: January 26, 2026

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Rishita Mehta as an associate with the Firm’s Litigation practice group. Rishita first joined Weintraub in 2024 as a summer associate, and has rejoined the firm as an associate attorney after passing the California Bar.

Based in Sacramento, Rishita joins the Firm with prior experience in legal services and a strong commitment to serving clients at every stage of litigation. We look forward to her continued contributions to the Firm and to our clients.