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Judge Chatterjee of the Alameda Superior Court Issues Landmark Opinion on the Appropriate Standard of Review in Antitrust Cases; Decision Will Significantly Shape Remaining Proceedings and Future Healthcare Antitrust Litigation

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Bartko Pavia Secures Landmark California Appellate Victory, on Behalf of one of its Hospital Clients, Reviving Antitrust Claims Against MultiPlan

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An Nguyen Ruda Named 2026 Trailblazer Award Recipient by the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California

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Patrick M. Ryan Named Fellow Of Litigation Counsel Of America

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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

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

Bartko Pavia Continues Strategic Expansion with Addition of Antitrust Partner Ian Papendick

San Francisco, CA, August 1, 2025 - Bartko Pavia is pleased to announce that Ian Papendick has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Group and Antitrust Practice Team. Ian brings deep experience as a government enforcer, in-house lawyer, and litigator representing companies across industries in antitrust litigation and enforcement matters.

Bartko Pavia’s Patrick M. Ryan obtains $222 million jury verdict against Walmart

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Bartko Pavia CEO Featured in Chinese Hospital’s AAPI Spotlight

San Francisco, CA — May 2025 — Bartko Pavia LLP is proud to share that our remarkable CEO and Co-Managing Partner, An Nguyen Ruda earned a feature in Chinese Hospital's AAPI Heritage Month spotlight.

Bartko Pavia Participates in 21st Annual Food From The Bar Fundraising Drive

Sponsored by the Bar Association of San Francisco, Food from the Bar is the legal community’s response to child hunger in San Francisco and Marin during the summer months.