Partners Anne Beaumont, Stan Chiueh, Mala Ahuja Harker, and Mondaire Jones have been selected as members of Law360’s 2026 editorial advisory boards, through which they will provide Law360 with input and feedback on its coverage and share insights on how to best shape future coverage in their respective areas. More

Eight Friedman Kaplan partners are recognized in Legal 500’s 2026 U.S. City Elite rankings, which highlight individual lawyers “who are handling work at the top of the legal market in their respective cities.” More

Friedman Kaplan partners Anne Beaumont, Mala Ahuja Harker, and Mary Mulligan were each recognized by Crain’s New York Business in its “2026 Notable Women in Law” List, which highlights leading women lawyers in the New York City metropolitan area. More

Litigator Jamuna D. Kelley has become a partner of the firm. “Jamuna’s extraordinary smarts, litigation acumen, and a deep desire to win are complemented by her kind disposition, disarming wit, and down-to-earth charm. Her unique combination of attributes fosters an environment of trust and collaboration alongside fierce advocacy to advance our clients’ interests. She has been a treasured colleague for years, and we’re thrilled for Jamuna to now become our partner,” said Management Committee member Jeffrey Wang. More

The New York Law Journal recently published an article by Friedman Kaplan counsel Bonnie M. Baker on Los Angeles County’s $4 billion settlement resolving previously time-barred sex abuse claims and the recent revelations of fraudulent claims reported by the Los Angeles Times.  More

Friedman Kaplan partner Jared Lenow published an article in CoinDesk regarding implications for the digital asset industry of recent massive crypto seizures by the U.S. Department of Justice. More

Friedman Kaplan partner Jared Lenow published an article in Coinage titled “What to do if the Feds freeze or seize your crypto,” concerning the increasing trend of U.S. authorities freezing and seizing crypto wallets and trading accounts connected to suspected criminal conduct.  More

The New York Law Journal recently published an article by Friedman Kaplan counsel Bonnie M. Baker on the Ninth Circuit’s decision in US v. Olivas which expands the scope of admissible expert testimony on a criminal defendant’s intent. More