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Weintraub Tobin’s Construction Group attorneys, Dan Steinberg, Jessica Robison, Dustin Amrein, and Blake Gibbs will present No Pay, No Problem: Mechanics’ Liens & Smart Collections, a practical seminar focused on protecting your right to payment on construction projects.
On Thursday, April 9th, Weintraub shareholder Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy will present “Relatively Speaking: What Every Family Business Needs to Know About Employment Law” to members of the Capitol Region Family Business Center. The seminar will be guided by questions submitted by members, providing attendees with practical insights on the employment issues that matter most to their businesses.
On March 25th, Weintraub senior attorney Jacqueline Simonovich will moderate a virtual panel discussion, Interview Tips for Underrepresented and First Gen Attorneys for the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) Barristers Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
On Wednesday, March 25th, Weintraub senior attorney Bunnie Poullard will present the webinar, “Planning for the Unexpected with Limited Liability Companies: Death, Money Troubles, and Disagreements,” for the California Lawyers Association’s Corporate Committee. This virtual event will focus on operating agreement provisions and other guidance for addressing unexpected issues that may arise after a limited liability company is formed.
On Tuesday, March 19th, Weintraub partner Scott Hervey will present an informative MCLE webinar, Beyond Top Gun and Tattoos: Something Old and Something New on Ninth Circuit Principles for the Beverly Hills Bar Association.
Hiring is hard. PEOs and staffing agencies can provide quick access to talent, and possibly streamline HR functions. However, using either type of service does not come without risk. Join Weintraub Tobin’s Labor & Employment Group attorneys Lizbeth “Beth” West and Talia Delanoy, as they discuss some of the pros and cons of working with PEOs and staffing agencies.
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.
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.
Beginning January 1, 2026, a number of new and recently enacted California laws will take effect that will significantly impact the construction industry. These changes affect a wide range of issues, including payment practices, retention limits, contract administration, claims and change order procedures, and dispute resolution. Owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors operating in California should be aware of these developments and their practical implications.
On Wednesday, February 4, shareholder and Certified Appellate Law Specialist Brendan J. Begley will present “How to Avoid Sinking Your Civil Appeal Before It Sets Sail” to the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Appellate Law Section.