Insights & News

Bartko Pavia Ranked Top Litigation Boutique

The firm is proud to be recognized in the November 1, 2023 Supplement to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal as one of the “Top Boutiques” in California. In the article, Patrick M. Ryan is quoted as saying: “We thrive on representing both plaintiffs and defendants in major complex cases and believe it makes us better trial lawyers. Working both sides of the courtroom makes us very skilled at the chess match that is high-stakes litigation, putting us in a position to be several steps ahead of our opponents.” In addition, Bartko recently celebrated its 45th Anniversary at their future office building on Sansome Street. See Top Boutiques 2023 article (PDF) to learn more about the firm’s new leadership and the passing of the torch in 2024 from name partner, Robert H. Bunzel, to co-managing partner and head of litigation, Patrick M. Ryan, and CEO and co-managing partner, An Nguyen Ruda.

Daily Journal recognizes Bartko Pavia as one of the “Top Boutiques” in California

The firm is proud to be recognized in the November 1, 2023 Supplement to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal as one of the “Top Boutiques” in California.  In addition, Bartko recently celebrated its 45th Anniversary at their future office building on Sansome Street. See attached pdf article to learn more about the firm’s new leadership and the passing of the torch in 2024 from name partner, Robert H. Bunzel, to co-managing partner and head of litigation, Partick M. Ryan, and CEO and co-managing partner, An Nguyen Ruda.

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

Will AI replace lawyers?

Boutique Merger Creates Bicoastal 'Sweet Spot' In NY, Calif.

California-based litigation boutique Bartko LLP announced Monday that it has merged with New York-based Pavia & Harcourt to create a combined 61-lawyer firm with a substantial bicoastal platform in San Francisco

California, New York Litigation Boutiques Combine to Create Bicoastal Firm

Bartko is combining with Pavia & Harcourt to create Bartko Pavia, which will have 61 lawyers across Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.

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

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.

Employers’ Responsibilities under the New York State Paid Family Leave Benefits Law

On January 1, 2018, New York’s Paid Family Leave Benefits Law (“PFLBL”) became effective. The PFLBL provides eight weeks of total paid time off for employees who work for twenty or more hours per week (after twenty-six consecutive weeks of employment) and part-time employees who work less than twenty hours per week (after one hundred and seventy-five days of work, consecutive or otherwise). Below are a few key steps that New York employers should take to be compliant with the new law:

Client Alert: Increase in Salary Threshold for Administrative Exemption for Employees Working in New York City

Starting on January 1, 2025, the minimum salary for New York City employees to meet the salary  threshold for the administrative exemption is $1,237.50 per week or $64,350 per year.  

Multi-State Wage Transparency Laws Relating to Job Postings

Currently, Colorado is the only state that requires an employer who employs at least one employee in Colorado and posts an electronic job advertisement in Colorado (remote or otherwise) to also post a hyperlink on the advertisement that clearly provides (1) the hourly rate or salary, (2) general description of bonuses or other compensation, and (3) general description of benefits.

NEW Covid-19 Paid Sick Leave Starting March 29, 2021

The State of California just enacted legislation that will go into effect on March 29, 2021 requiring all businesses with more than 25 employees to provide a new bank of up to 10 days (80 hours) of supplemental paid sick leave for any employee who is unable to work or telework for any of the following reasons (some of which were not in prior supplemental paid sick leave laws):

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.

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.

An Nguyen Ruda and Josiah Jenkins Present for the San Francisco Employer Advisory Council

Bartko Pavia's CEO & Co-Managing partner An Nguyen Ruda and associate Josiah Jenkins will present for the (SF EAC) California Employer Advisory Council on DEI: A New Four-Letter Bad Word and What It Means in this New Environment on September 11th, in San Francisco. This seminar features discussions on the latest legal changes impacting DEI programs, compliance strategies and risk-reduction tacticsand how to design DEI initiatives that align with today’s shifting landscape