M.C. Sungaila

We take on high-stakes appeals nationwide, with special expertise in the California courts. Our lawyers are seasoned appellate attorneys, with extensive experience at elite law firms and behind the scenes of state and federal appellate courts. Few firms, if any, can match our level of knowledge about the courts, judges, and justices who will decide your case. All our lawyers have been handling appeals for a decade or more, so no one is learning on the job. And because we are a specialty boutique, our costs are often a fraction of what larger firms charge. The deep appellate expertise of our lawyers has been widely recognized. The members of our firm regularly receive awards and honors for their appellate accomplishments, publish expert articles on appellate topics, and teach other lawyers about appellate practice.

Buchalter is a full-service business law firm with offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Built on over 80 years of practice, the Firms 300+ attorneys are experts in banking and finance, corporate, health care, insolvency and financial solutions, litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, real estate, tax and estate planning. With a strong regional presence and a national reputation, Buchalter is able to meet all the legal challenges its clients face, providing them with legal counsel at all stages of their growth and evolution, and helping them address the decisions that they face. Our founding principle—providing our clients with the best business solutions in a timely manner with sensitivity to cost—continues to guide us. The Firms diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater array of creative talent and alternative thinking, benefiting all. This social media site was created as a service to our clients and friends. The material contained here is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute advertising, solicitation or legal advice.

The mission of the National Association of Women Lawyers is to provide leadership, a collective voice, and essential resources to advance women in the legal profession and advocate for the equality of women under the law. Since 1899, NAWL has been empowering women in the legal profession, cultivating a diverse membership dedicated to equality, mutual support, and collective success. NAWL’s initiatives and activities include: • National and regional year-round programming focused on giving women lawyers the legal and business skills to succeed in the legal profession. • The NAWL Challenge Club, bringing together in-house counsel committed to increasing the percentage of women equity partners in law firms with talented high-potential women who are on the equity partner track. • National networking and leadership opportunities for women lawyers at all levels. • Amicus support in the Supreme Court of the United States and in other federal courts on issues of concern to women. • Signature events bringing together NAWL members in all practice areas to celebrate successes, share best practices, inspire the leaders of the legal profession, and develop future leaders of the profession. • Liaison relationships and partnerships with other professional organizations. • Publications of interest to women in law and opportunities for NAWL members to publish scholarly articles. NAWL welcomes the membership of individual attorneys, including private practice, corporate, academic, government and non-profit attorneys, and groups, including law firms, corporate legal departments, law schools, and bar associations. NAWL relies on membership dues and sponsorship funds to help achieve its mission and goals. Join online at www.nawl.org.

Haynes Boone is among the fastest-growing firms in the Am Law 100, providing full-service counsel across sectors, including corporate, energy, financial services, real estate, restructuring, litigation, intellectual property and specialty transactions. The firm represents companies at all stages – many in the Fortune 500 and S&P 500 and hundreds that are well-funded, exchange-listed, privately held and/or in emerging-growth mode. Nearly 700 lawyers practice across 19 global offices in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai. In 2024, Chambers USA ranked 35 firm practice areas, and Haynes Boone became the first Am Law 100 firm to earn Mental Health America’s Gold Bell Seal for its industry-leading commitment to creating a mentally healthy workplace. For more information, visit haynesboone.com.