Insights & News

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.

Join Us for a Virtual Town Hall

The Judicial Fairness Coalition, in collaboration with the California Lawyers Association, is hosting a Virtual Town Hall on April 10 at 4:30 PM PT for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of law, politics, and ethics. This event will explore the importance of judicial independence, the ethical challenges judges face, and how the judiciary ensures fairness in an increasingly complex legal and political system.

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!

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.

Arkansas Business Journal Spotlights $222.7M Trade Secrets Win

The Arkansas Business Journal recently featured Bartko Pavia LLP’s major courtroom victory in the Zest Labs v. Walmart case, where a federal jury awarded Zest Labs $222.7 million in a trade secrets retrial against the retail giant.

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

Steve Vieux to Chair the California Lawyers Association’s Golden State Institute

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

Client Alert: Texas Telemarketing Law Expands To Texts - Key Requirements

Effective September 1, 2025, SB 140 expands Texas’ telemarketing law to cover SMS/MMS and image messages. Businesses who send marketing texts from Texas or to persons located in Texas must register with the Texas Secretary of State ($200 filing fee; $10,000 security deposit).

Steve Vieux Authors Article for Law360

Steve Vieux, Senior Counsel at Bartko Pavia LLP, authored an article in Law360, State AGs’ Focus On Single-Firm Conduct Is Gaining Traction, examines the growing trend of state attorneys general pursuing enforcement actions against unilateral conduct by dominant firms.

Giovanni Spinelli Discusses Key Provisions of the NY LLC Transparency Act in IACC Webinar

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.

Melissa Harvey to Present at ICSC on Non-Retail Development in Shopping Centers

Melissa Harvey will be a featured speaker at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference. She will co-present with Bruce Ritter of Clark Hill PC, New York, in a session titled “Non-Retail Development in a Shopping Center: What Doesn’t Fit in This Picture (or Does It?).”

Howland Gordon to Participate in ICSC Mock Negotiation on Anchor Exclusives

Howland Gordon will participate in the mock negotiation, “Anchor Exclusives and Prohibited Uses: Forbidden Concepts for Us to Anchor You Center,” at the upcoming ICSC Law Conference. This interactive program will showcase real-world strategies for addressing one of the most complex and contentious areas of retail leasing. Howland will highlight how exclusivity and prohibited-use provisions can be structured to protect landlord interests while anticipating the operational realities retailers face.