SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Keker, Van Nest & Peters is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated associates Andrew Bruns, Cody Gray, Maya James, Christina Lee, and Franco Muzzio to Partner, Kristen Lovin to Of Counsel and Senior IP & Technology Litigator and Hamilton Jordan to Of Counsel, effective January 1, 2024. This class marks the largest group of associates promoted to partner since the firm was founded in 1978.
Andy Bruns represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including patent and intellectual property disputes, and white collar criminal defense.
Cody Gray represents publicly-traded corporations, private companies, and individuals in high-stakes commercial litigation, criminal investigations, and trials.
Maya James represents clients in the life sciences, technology, sustainability, and financial services industries.
Christina Lee represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes civil litigation matters.
Franco Muzzio specializes in high-stakes litigation in state and federal court.
Kristen Lovin represents clients in high-stakes litigation encompassing a broad range of intellectual property, data privacy, and licensing disputes.
Hamilton Jordan focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, and has litigated disputes in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration.