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On March 4, 2026, from 5:00–9:00 PM, Bartko Pavia LLP will proudly host and sponsor Circe: Built to Last — An International Women’s Day Celebration at our San Francisco office.

In a revealing conversation on the Legal Late Night podcast, An Nguyen Ruda, CEO and Co-Managing Partner of Bartko Pavia LLP, shared her unconventional approach to building one of California's most dynamic boutique litigation firms.

Giovanni shared a U.S. perspective as part of an international panel series examining how legal systems structure and safeguard judicial and prosecutorial independence

Jason Zweig recently presented a CLE program titled “Revenue Optimization Tools and Antitrust,” examining the potential antitrust risks associated with the growing use of algorithmic pricing and revenue management software.

With the New Year comes new laws. Here are some changes that may impact your business:

On February 3, 2026, Bartko Pavia won an affirmance in the Third Circuit of a complete dismissal of claims brought against its client for racial discrimination and retaliation under federal civil rights laws, and for violation of Pennsylvania’s statute governing the use of criminal background checks in hiring decisions. The Third Circuit held that the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania properly dismissed the federal civil rights claims, adopting Bartko Pavia’s position that the pleadings did not provide sufficient facts to infer the termination in question was racially motivated. The Third Circuit also agreed with Bartko Pavia’s position that the claim brought under Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Records Information Act (the “CHRIA”) was deficient because the law applies only to hiring decisions, and the employee in question was fired because of the client’s discovery of the employee’s criminal record. This matter was handled by Bartko Pavia attorneys Adam Mitzner

Last Friday, Bartko Pavia’s CEO & Co-Managing partner An Nguyen Ruda  joined a panel discussion on behalf of Fordham School of Law to discuss Structural Issues in Law Firm Management. An presented alongside Ho Joon Moon of Lee & Ko, Angela Quinn of Husch Blackwell, Jon D. Van Gorp of Mayer Brown, and Alan F. Zoccolillo Jr. of Baker McKenzie.

SAN FRANCISCO (December 23, 2025) — Bartko Pavia LLP is pleased to announce the elevation of Howland Gordon to equity partner, effective January 1, 2026. Gordon's rapid ascent reflects both his exceptional business development success and his embodiment of what makes Bartko Pavia's real estate practice distinctive: a team of former in-house counsel who understand legal services from the client's perspective.

SAN FRANCISCO (December 10, 2025) — Bartko Pavia LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of four attorneys to partnership, effective January 1, 2026. The new partner class reflects the firm's distinctive culture: a powerhouse litigation practice where high performance, collegiality, and creative problem-solving combine to deliver results for clients facing their most critical challenges.

Bartko Pavia partner Giovanni Spinelli recently presented a timely and insightful webinar, “Understanding the New York LLC Transparency Act,” addressing upcoming compliance requirements and their practical implications. Hosted in collaboration with the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, the session offered an in-depth and timely analysis of the Act, providing attendees with strategic insights and practical considerations as they prepare for implementation in the year ahead. The presentation materials are available at this link, and the full webinar recording can be accessed on the IACC’s YouTube channel.

Bartko Pavia is proud to announce that Patrick M. Ryan, Co-Managing Partner and Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice, has been named to the Daily Journal’s 2025 list of Top Antitrust Lawyers.

On November 20th, Bartko Pavia had the pleasure of taking part in Designing the Future: Redefining Luxury in the Age of Innovation—Italian America Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Luxury Summit held at KPMG New York headquarters.