ABOTA SF

08/03/2026

🎉 WELCOME NEW ASSOCIATE: PAULA SHAW 🎉

We are incredibly proud to officially welcome Paula Shaw to our organization's membership! 🏛️

Paula is a highly respected litigation attorney serving as Of Counsel at Garcia Shaw APC in Walnut Creek. Admitted to the California Bar in 1984, she brings over four decades of formidable courtroom experience to our legal community.

Throughout her distinguished career, Paula has established herself as a powerhouse in civil litigation and insurance defense. She has successfully tried more than 25 jury trials and over 30 court trials across the state, handling complex matters involving personal injury, general liability, and wrongful death cases. Paula's seasoned litigation skills, extensive trial background, and unwavering professionalism make her a phenomenal addition to our ranks.

Please join us in giving Paula a warm welcome as she brings her deep expertise and passion for trial advocacy to our legal community! 🤝✨

07/27/2026

🎉 WELCOME NEW MEMBER: JONATHAN LEE 🎉

We are incredibly proud to officially announce the addition of Jonathan Lee to our organization's membership! 🏛️

Jonathan serves as an Assistant United States Attorney within the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, located right here in San Francisco. Admitted to the bar in 1990, Jonathan brings over three decades of exceptional legal experience to our community.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has successfully tried both complex civil and criminal cases to verdict, and has regularly advocated before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the California Courts of Appeal. In addition to his federal service, Jonathan has dedicated years to shaping the next generation of legal talent, teaching civil trial practice, trial advocacy, and negotiations as an adjunct professor at both UC Law San Francisco and UC Berkeley Law.

Jonathan’s unwavering commitment to courtroom excellence, rigorous advocacy, and public service embodies the core values of our organization. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome! 🤝✨

07/20/2026

🎉 WELCOME NEW MEMBER: JEFFREY SMITH 🎉

We are thrilled to officially welcome our newest member, Jeffrey Smith, to our organization! 🏛️

Jeffrey is an accomplished Plaintiff Attorney at Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP, located in San Francisco. Since his bar admission in 2006, Jeffrey has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals and fighting for justice on behalf of plaintiffs. His commitment to professional excellence and exceptional courtroom advocacy makes him an incredible asset to our legal community.
Please join us in giving Jeffrey a warm welcome as he brings his experience and passion for the law to our membership! 🤝✨

07/13/2026

Happy New Member Monday! 👏

SF ABOTA is pleased to welcome Jamie Goldstein as a new member.
Jamie is a Partner at Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP, where she represents individuals and families in wrongful death, personal injury, civil rights, medical malpractice, product liability, and complex mass tort litigation. Since joining the firm in 2015, Jamie has built a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer and advocate, securing significant results on behalf of her clients.

Before relocating to California, Jamie practiced in Chicago, where she developed extensive courtroom experience in malpractice, personal injury, and pharmaceutical litigation. Admitted to the California Bar in 2015, she has continued to distinguish herself through trial excellence, leadership within the plaintiffs' bar, and a steadfast commitment to justice.
Please join us in congratulating Jamie and welcoming her to the San Francisco Chapter of ABOTA.

07/08/2026

07/06/2026

Happy New Member Monday! 👏

SF ABOTA is pleased to welcome Elise R. Sanguinetti as a new member.

Elise is a Partner at Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP, where she has built a distinguished career representing individuals and families in complex personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and other high-stakes civil litigation matters. Since her admission to the California Bar in 1997, she has earned a reputation as a formidable trial lawyer, a dedicated advocate for injured plaintiffs, and a respected leader within the legal community.

Throughout her career, Elise has been recognized for her commitment to justice, courtroom excellence, and service to the profession. Her dedication to trial advocacy and protecting the rights of those she represents exemplifies the values of ABOTA.

Please join us in congratulating Elise and welcoming her to the San Francisco Chapter of ABOTA.

06/29/2026

Happy New Member Monday! 👏

SF ABOTA is pleased to welcome Denise Billups-Slone as a new member.

Denise is a Partner at McNamara, Ambacher, Wheeler, Hirsig & Gray LLP in Pleasant Hill, where she has built a distinguished trial practice spanning more than three decades. Admitted to the California Bar in 1990, she focuses on medical malpractice defense, representing physicians, hospitals, healthcare professionals, and medical organizations throughout California.

Throughout her career, Denise has successfully defended clients in numerous jury trials and arbitrations, argued cases before state and federal courts, and earned recognition as a Northern California Super Lawyer year after year since 2013. She is also recognized for her professionalism, trial skill, and commitment to excellence in the legal profession.

Please join us in congratulating Denise and welcoming her to the San Francisco Chapter of ABOTA.

06/22/2026

Happy New Member Monday! 👏

SF ABOTA is pleased to welcome Conor M. Kelly as a new member.

Conor is a Shareholder at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger in San Francisco, where he represents individuals and families in complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Since his admission to the California Bar in 2009, he has developed a successful trial practice focused on catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, product liability, premises liability, vehicle negligence, and medical malpractice cases.

A graduate of Cornell University and UC Hastings College of the Law, Conor has earned a reputation as a skilled advocate dedicated to achieving justice for those harmed by the negligence of others.
Please join us in congratulating Conor on this well-deserved recognition and welcoming him to the San Francisco Chapter of ABOTA.

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