Browse below for news, legal insights, information on presentations and events, and other resources from the Weintraub Tobin legal team.
Published: June 1, 2026
Welcome to the latest installment of On the Move, highlighting the community engagement, professional development, and industry involvement of Weintraub Tobin attorneys. Throughout the first part of the year, our attorneys participated in conferences, speaking engagements, affinity group programming, and community events that reflect our commitment to collaboration, leadership, and service across California.
Published: May 28, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is proud to support UCP of Sacramento and Northern California’s annual “Humanitarian of the Year” event on May 29, 2026. The Firm’s commitment to UCP’s mission, advancing life without limits for people with disabilities, is exemplified by Trusts & Estates attorney Janet Chediak’s longstanding leadership within the organization.
Published: May 22, 2026
Weintraub client Big Shot Pictures is partnering with A for Adley creator Adley McBride on a new television series adaptation of Eloise, based on the beloved children’s book character created by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight.
Published: May 20, 2026
Netflix has greenlit Barbaric, a medieval fantasy drama based on the hit Vault Comics title of the same name. Created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden, the series follows a barbarian cursed to only use violence for good as he embarks on a journey of redemption alongside his talking axe and a young witch.
The adaptation will be co-showrun by Sheldon Turner (Up in the Air, X-Men: First Class) and Robert Rovner (Supergirl), with Sam Claflin attached as an executive producer. Vault Comics, Damian Wassel, and FJ DeSanto are represented by Weintraub partner Matthew Sugarman.
Published: May 15, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is proud to participate in Sacramento’s month-long online workplace challenge, “May is Bike Month.” This annual event serves as a fun, free, and friendly challenge that’s open to riders of all levels. Participants will track their cycling miles on the May is Bike Month – Weintraub Team Page all month long, in friendly competition with other local workplace teams.
Published: May 13, 2026
Weintraub client Rebecca Yarros’ best-selling romantasy novel Fourth Wing has officially been ordered to series at Amazon Prime Video. Based on Yarros’ hit The Empyrean book series, the adaptation follows Violet Sorrengail as she enters the dangerous and competitive world of dragon riders at Basgiath War College.
The series will be executive produced by Yarros alongside an experienced creative team that includes executive producer and pilot director Lisa Joy (Westworld) and showrunner Meredith Averill (Locke & Key). Michael B. Jordan announced the pickup during Amazon’s upfront presentation this week.
Rebecca Yarros is represented by Weintraub Tobin partner Matthew N. Sugarman.
Read more about the announcement in Variety.
Published: May 13, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Sonia T. Amodeo as an associate in the Firm’s Litigation practice group. Based in the Firm’s Los Angeles office, Sonia represents individuals and businesses in a broad range of entertainment, sports, and business disputes across all stages of pre-litigation and litigation. She brings a wealth of experience to Weintraub, having represented clients through all phases of litigation, including court appearances, mediation and arbitration, as well as trial and appeal. Prior to joining the Firm, she practiced in civil defense environments, with experience in cannabis law, sports law, and insurance defense, advising and defending clients ranging from local businesses to large corporations. Sonia earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where she was active in multiple entertainment and sports law organizations. She also brings prior experience in entertainment, media, and transactional work across film, journalism, marketing, and live events.
Weintraub Tobin is proud to sponsor the inaugural Women Lawyers of Sacramento (WLS) Career Conference, “Forging Your Own Path,” taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. This first-of-its-kind event will bring together attorneys and law students for a day of professional development, mentorship, and meaningful conversations focused on career growth, leadership, and navigating the evolving legal profession. The conference will feature opportunities for networking, career insight, and connection among members of the legal community.
Published: May 6, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is proud to be ranked #4 among the Best Midsize Law Firms in Northern California by Vault.
Vault’s rankings are based on its Annual Associate Survey, which gathers feedback from more than 20,000 associates across over 200 firms. Associates evaluate their own firms across a range of quality-of-life factors, offering insight based on firsthand experience.
This recognition reflects the strong support of Weintraub Tobin attorneys and underscores the firm’s reputation within the Northern California legal community.
Published: May 4, 2026
Weintraub client Tinkercast has announced a new partnership with SuperAwesome for Wow in the World, the #1 kids and family podcast globally. Through the partnership, SuperAwesome will serve as Tinkercast’s direct-sales advertising partner, connecting brands with millions of co-listening families across a premium, brand-safe audio environment.
Wow in the World, hosted by Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas, has grown into a 360° franchise spanning bestselling books, live shows, and podcast-based toy lines. Tinkercast’s portfolio has surpassed 300 million lifetime listens, with continued expansion planned across new podcast seasons, vodcasts, and YouTube simulcasts.
Tinkercast is represented by Weintraub partner Shaun Gordon.
