M&R has opened its doors to beautiful new offices in New York. Located at 605 Third, between 39th and 40th Streets, the expansive space—nearly 20,000 square feet on the 30th floor—will serve as the East Coast hub for our litigation and corporate practice groups. It will also provide us much needed room to grow.
 
The building, which is central to the midtown and midtown-south business districts and within walking distance to Grand Central Station, has all kinds of amenities. These include an on-site, full-service meeting space called @Ease 605, where we will be hosting client- and industry-focused events in the months and years to come.
 
Raising our profile in NYC and further developing our roster of clients there is a huge priority for the firm. Planting our flag at 605 Third will go a long way in helping us reach that goal.

Today is a special day for M&R in Dallas. The firm has taken up occupancy in new office space on the 17th floor of the Crescent business complex, a landmark in Dallas’ Uptown.

The move demonstrates our commitment to the market in Dallas and throughout the Southwest, and we anticipate big things in the Big D going forward. For those unfamiliar with the area, the Crescent is centrally located and, as the name suggests, features iconic half-moon windows that anchor the space.

Not only is the move a boon for our Dallas team—Ashley Moore, Matt Yarbrough, Jason Blackstone and Richard Kim—it also bodes well for M&R’s planned growth in the city. The new offices are as beautiful as they are functional and should give us a leg up in attracting top legal talent to the firm.

Of course, our new home at the Crescent is also a wonderful space to host clients. That said, if you find yourself in Dallas, we welcome your visit.

Elevations Cap a Notable Year of Growth for the Award-Winning Law Firm

Michelman & Robinson, LLP has elevated two of its own. Kelly Hagemann and Kevin Kim, both of whom operate out of M&R’s Orange County, California office and were previously senior associates, are now partners at the firm.

Hagemann’s promotion reflects the outstanding work she has done during her tenure at M&R moving the needle in terms of its presence in the healthcare space. At the same time, she has forged a niche practice representing behavioral health care providers.

On being named a partner, Hagemann said, “From day one, my mission here at the firm has been to provide my clients with stellar legal counsel, all the while doing what I can to grow professionally. My new title suggests that I’ve succeeded on both counts, which is a source of incredible pride. I can’t thank my fellow partners enough for recognizing what I’ve brought to the table and for trusting me with the responsibility of partnership going forward.”

Hagemann is also quite active internally at M&R, serving as a valuable resource and mentor to younger attorneys, formerly chairing the Women Attorneys of M&R (WAMR)—a committee that provides a platform for the firm’s female lawyers to concentrate on professional, career and personal growth—and currently sitting on M&R’s Conflicts, Ethics & Opinion and Audit & Risk Committees.

For his part, Kim’s extraordinary litigation prowess paved his way to partnership. Widely recognized as a talented leader and supervisor, he has made his mark leading M&R’s powerhouse litigation teams on several large-scale cases, sharing his immense skill set, experience and professionalism. Recognized multiple times as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine, Kim’s ascension confirms his similar status at the firm.

Asked for comment on his new title, Kim responded, “I’m thrilled and honored to join the partnership at M&R. Reaching the ranks of partner has been a career-long goal. To be able to do it at M&R alongside an all-star group of attorneys and staff is icing on the cake. I thank the firm and its leadership for the vote of confidence and look forward to doing everything within my power to build upon our success.”

The elevation of Hagemann and Kim caps a remarkable period of expansion for M&R, which has added 27 lawyers across its seven locations within the past year.

Dana Kravetz, M&R’s Firm Managing Partner, says, “Our storyline for 2022 was growth, both in terms of geography and headcount. We opened two new offices—one in Dallas and the other in Houston—and brought on five new partners (not including Hagemann and Kim), 18 associates and four counsel, all of whom are serving a rapidly expanding client base. The good news is that this trajectory is forecast to continue going into 2023. We’re certainly off to a great start, with Kelly and Kevin becoming partners. I couldn’t be happier for them. Their new titles are hard-earned and very well-deserved.”

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Kevin Kim

Partner
Practices
Commercial & Business Litigation
Industries
Advertising & Digital Media, Banking & Financial Services
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Kelly M. Hagemann

Partner
Practices
Commercial & Business Litigation, Regulatory & Administrative Law
Industries
Healthcare, Insurance

We are happy to welcome Liza Kirillova, Alexandra Miller, Eliza Scofield, Annelise H. Raymond Alam, Hayley Hodson, Enrico Trevisani, Agnes Shin and Joe Hargis back to the firm—now as fall associates. Formerly M&R summer associates, they begin work today in our Los Angeles, New York and Orange County offices—this as they await bar results. Welcome (back) to the team, all!

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Liza Kirillova

Associate
Practices
Corporate & Securities
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Alexandra Miller

Associate
Practices
Labor & Employment
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Annelise H. Raymond Alam

Associate (pending admission)
Practices
Class Action & Complex Litigation
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Hayley Hodson

Associate
Practices
Corporate & Securities
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Enrico Trevisani

Associate (pending admission)
Practices
Class Action & Complex Litigation

Lauren Varnado’s showdown with a West Virginia judge has been featured once again—this time by Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters Magazine. Congratulations, Lauren, on your ability to zealously and successfully represent your client, EQT Corporation, even when cast as an outsider in a hostile courtroom.

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Lauren Varnado

Office Managing Partner
Practices
Commercial & Business Litigation
Industries
Energy

Best Lawyers has recognized M&R’s Sanford Michelman (Commercial Litigation), Mona Hanna (Lawyer of the Year for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action Defense in Orange County), Robert Berg and Andrew Bell (a Best Lawyers: One to Watch) in their 2022 Best Lawyers list.

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Sanford L. Michelman

Co-Founding Partner
Practices
Class Action & Complex Litigation
Industries
Advertising & Digital Media, Banking & Financial Services, Insurance
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Mona Z. Hanna

Office Managing Partner
Practices
Class Action & Complex Litigation
Industries
Advertising & Digital Media, Banking & Financial Services, Insurance
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Robert N. Berg

Partner
Practices
Commercial & Business Litigation
Industries
Insurance, Retail & Apparel
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Andrew W. Bell

Associate
Industries
Energy

Dana Kravetz has been honored by the Daily Journal, which named him a Top Labor & Employment Lawyer for 2022. The publication recognized Dana’s extraordinary work as an employment attorney and his accomplishments and record of success representing some of the most innovative and admired companies in L.A. and beyond. Congratulations, Dana, on an award that’s so well deserved.

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Dana A. Kravetz

Firm Managing Partner
Practices
Labor & Employment
Industries
Hospitality

Sanford Michelman has been included in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500, which lists and celebrates the most influential leaders and executives in the City of Angels. Congratulations, Sanford, on being recognized once more for the extraordinary impact you continue to have in L.A. and beyond.

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Sanford L. Michelman

Co-Founding Partner
Practices
Class Action & Complex Litigation
Industries
Advertising & Digital Media, Banking & Financial Services, Insurance

M&R L.A. joins OC and NYC as being named a “Best Place to Work.” The Los Angeles Business Journal just bestowed this moniker on the L.A. office, a reflection of the firm’s commitment to and value of its people, from the most senior attorneys to support staff.

It bears repeating—at M&R, employees find fulfillment not just from their work, but from their workplace as well. This most recent recognition by the LABJ demonstrates that that is certainly the case in our L.A. headquarters.
Congratulations to our L.A. team and the entire firm.