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Farella Braun + Martel’s Shirley Crow and Gillian Glass have been recognized by the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) with 2011 Distinguished Peer Awards. Crow and Glass were presented with their awards during a ceremony held in conjunction with the organization’s annual education conference, ILTA 2011, on August 25 in Nashville.

Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner James A. Bruen was selected to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). Bruen is a member of the firm’s Environmental Law Department and Product Law Practice Group.

Farella Braun + Martel partner Mark D. Petersen has been appointed chair of the Bar Association of San Francisco's (BASF) Mediation Committee, a part of BASF's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, for a two-year term.

Farella Braun + Martel LLP was named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area for the seventh consecutive year by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal.

Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner Steven Vettel has been named among the Daily Journal’s “Top 25 Land Use Leaders” in California. The inaugural list recognizes the leadership and accomplishments of California land use attorneys who have taken complex projects to fruition in the state’s notoriously challenging development environment.

In its 11th Year, Five 2011 Scholarship Recipients Announced Farella Braun + Martel LLP has awarded its annual Diversity Scholarship of $5,000 to five first-year students at Bay Area law schools, totaling $25,000. The recipients are selected based on academic accomplishments, commitment to serving the community and financial need.

Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner Rod Thompson has been named among the Daily Journal’s “Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators” in the state for 2011.

Farella Braun + Martel LLP's David Stoll has been selected as one of the "Top 25 Clean Technology Attorneys” in the state for 2011 by The Daily Journal, a California legal publication. The inaugural list recognizes clean technology attorneys who are “shepherding through the largest and most innovative projects.”

Deborah S. Ballati, a partner in Farella Braun + Martel’s Construction and Insurance Coverage Practice Groups, has been elected President of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL). She has been a Fellow with the ACCL since 1997. Ballati will serve for the next year as the first female ACCL President.

Farella Braun + Martel announces new practice area leaders. Partner Thomas Mayhew was named chair of the Business Litigation practice, Partner Samuel C. Dibble was named chair of the Business Transactions practice, Partner Matthew J. Lewis has stepped up to chair the Distressed Assets practice, and Partners David J.