Insights & News

Bartko Pavia to Partner with Circe: Built to Last — An International Women’s Day Party  

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.

Bartko Pavia Participates in the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Luxury Summit

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.

Bartko Pavia Brings AI and Luxury Insights from NOVA 2025

Bartko Pavia was excited to be part of NOVA’s 2025 conference in New York. The conference was full of thought-provoking panels, practical strategy, and a truly magical gala at Cipriani Downtown.

Patrick M. Ryan Named to Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Antitrust Lawyers” List

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.

Patrick M. Ryan Earns Repeat Recognition as 2025 Top 100 Lawyer

Partners named as 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers

Congratulations to Patrick M. Ryan and Jason A. Zweig on being named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers!

AI and the Human Premium: An Nguyen Ruda on the Legal Late Night Podcast

Will AI replace lawyers?

Steve Vieux Featured in Law360 Coverage of the California Lawyers Association’s Golden State Institute

Law360 Spotlights Ian Papendick’s Arrival at Bartko Pavia

Ian Papendick, a seasoned antitrust attorney and former enforcer with the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, was recently featured in Law360 following his arrival at Bartko Pavia LLP as a litigation and antitrust partner.

Bartko Pavia Secures Third Circuit Affirmance of Dismissal of Racial Discrimination and Statutory Claims

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

Bartko Pavia Elevates Howland Gordon to Equity Partnership

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.

Bartko Pavia Elevates Four Attorneys to Partnership

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.

An Ruda Serves as Judge at the Berkeley Female Founders & Funders Summit

Jason Zweig Delivers CLE Presentation on Potential Antitrust Pitfalls of Revenue Optimization Tools

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.

Employment Law Changes for 2026

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

Meredith Vanderbilt Publishes Article in AHLA Health Law Weekly on FDA Drug Shortage Tracking

An Nguyen Ruda Discusses Building Authentic Culture at Bartko Pavia LLP

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 Spinelli Presents at Milan Bar Seminar on Judicial and Prosecutorial Independence

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

An Nguyen Ruda Joins Panel on Law Firm Governance and Organizational Structure

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.