J.D., University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law, 2024
Salutatorian; Order of the Coif; Traynor Honor Society
CALI Awards: Health Law; Wills & Trusts; Legal Writing III
B.S., California State University-Sacramento, 2020
Kelly Ross is an associate in the Firm’s Corporate and Healthcare practice groups.
Kelly graduated as Salutatorian from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law as an evening student. While at McGeorge, she contributed as a Staff Writer for the University of the Pacific Law Review and gained valuable insights through externships in the Regulatory Law – Government Program department and Privacy Office of a major California health plan.
Kelly brings several years of experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in contract management and regulatory filings. Before becoming a full-time clerk with Weintraub Tobin in her final year of law school, she previously worked for a prominent health plan both before and during law school. Kelly also has background in Entertainment Law, having interned with MarVista Entertainment, a FOX Entertainment Company.
Kelly holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento. In her free time, Kelly enjoys running, paddleboarding, and quoting the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in any applicable situation.
State Bar of California
January 10, 2025
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Kelly K. Ross as an associate in the Firm’s Corporate and Healthcare practice groups. She will be based in the Firm’s Sacramento office. Kelly brings several years of experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in contract management and regulatory filings.
Jacqueline Simonovich, a senior attorney in Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment practice group, has been named President of the Barristers Board of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF), effective January 1, 2026. Jacqueline Simonovich has been an active leader within BASF for several years, previously serving in key roles…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Dustin Amrein and Benjamin Lewis have been named shareholders in the law corporation. Dustin Amrein is a shareholder in the Firm’s Construction and Litigation practice groups. He represents contractors, subcontractors, owners, and material suppliers in complex construction and real estate disputes. His practice includes assisting clients with matters involving mechanics liens, stop…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that partners Jessica Marlow and Shaun Gordon have been selected as a featured duo in Variety’s Dealmakers 2025 list, which highlights attorneys, executives, agents, and financiers behind many of the year’s most impactful entertainment transactions. Jessica and Shaun advise a broad mix of clients across digital media, podcasts, film, television, and branded entertainment. Their practices include advising major…
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Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Alice Barsky as an associate in the Firm’s Entertainment & Media practice group. Alice started with Weintraub as a Law Clerk and was elevated to associate after passing the California Bar. Based in Los Angeles, Alice represents writers, directors, producers, and other creative professionals…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Colton J. Dumont as an associate with the Firm’s Trusts & Estates practice group. Colton started with Weintraub as a Law Clerk and was elevated to associate after passing the California Bar. Based in Sacramento, Colton brings a strong academic foundation and commitment to…
Weintraub is proud to celebrate attorneys Ruby Bitzer and Devinn Martin on one year of service on the board of the Sacramento County Bar Association’s (SCBA) Real Property Section. Ruby serves as Chair of the Section, while Devinn serves as Treasurer. Both will continue serving in these leadership roles for…
