A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRM CHAIR
Welcome to Farella Braun + Martel.
Thank you for considering Farella Braun + Martel for your legal career. I encourage you to look through our site to see why we think our firm is such a unique and special place to practice law.
I joined the firm as a summer associate in 1981, and returned as a litigation associate after graduating from Stanford Law School. I chose Farella Braun + Martel for its creative approach to litigation and transactional matters, and have been rewarded with unique and challenging cases, early responsibility from the beginning of my career, and interesting clients. I also chose FBM for the people who have become more than just colleagues, but friends as well.
Through the years, I have seen the firm grow in its size and practice, and I have served in a number of capacities, as the Hiring Partner, the Chair of our Litigation Department, a member of our Executive Committee and presently as the Firm Chair. While Farella Braun + Martel has grown to meet the changing needs of our clients and the legal market, it has retained the important attributes which drew me here: the high quality of legal work and client service; the early responsibility and experiences for associates; the formal and informal training and mentoring that promote professional development and advancement; and the welcoming, supportive environment in which colleagues build lifelong friendships.
As you research different law firms, you probably have a number of questions in mind – if you can’t find the answers here, I encourage you to contact our recruiting department with any questions you may have.
My view of the firm is one shared by other members and that’s reflected in the fact that Farella Braun + Martel been named as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. I hope your look at FBM provides you with an understanding of the respect, trust and loyalty our attorneys and staff feel for the firm, and what makes our firm a truly special place.
Steve Lowenthal, Firm Chair