The 2027 Best Lawyers in America rankings are now live, and RPJ is proud to once again congratulate Helen Diana (Heidi) Reavis, Nicole Page, and John A. Beranbaum on their recognition as Best Lawyers in America, and Hannah R. Brefeld on her recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in...
RPJ’s Hannah Brefeld was recently featured in a HuffPost article examining the distinction between a lawyer and an attorney, following questions about White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s legal credentials. In the article, Ms. Brefeld explains the educational, licensing, and ethical requirements that distinguish law school graduates from attorneys authorized...
RPJ is proud to congratulate Helen Diana (Heidi) Reavis, Nicole Page, John A. Beranbaum, and Hannah Brefeld on their recent recognition by Best Lawyers in America! This year, Ms. Reavis was recognized as a Best Lawyer in America once again, continuing her streak. As Managing Partner, she brings exceptional legal...
by Hannah R. Brefeld and Lucia Mead After approximately one day of deliberations, a federal jury in Oregon found Nike liable for more than $15 million in damages for violating federal and state anti-discrimination laws, finding Nike paid former employee, Heather Hender, less than similarly situated male colleagues and promoted...
RPJ is delighted to share that once again, our colleagues Jill Kahn Marshall, Daniel Ain, and Hannah Brefeld have all been named to this year’s Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list. Published annually, the Lawdragon 500 X honors the rising generation of legal leaders whose exceptional talent, innovative thinking, and...
by Hannah R. Brefeld and Lucia Mead SafeSport emerged from one of the largest institutional failures in modern American sports. For decades, Larry Nassar, a former physician trusted by USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University, sexually abused hundreds of women and girl athletes while disguising his crimes as medical treatment....
By Hannah R. Brefeld An Ohio jury recently awarded $22.5 million to a woman whose company initially denied her request to work remotely during a high-risk pregnancy.[1] Forced to continue working in person, against medical advice, she tragically lost her baby. This verdict stands as a sobering reminder of the...
By Hannah Brefeld & Lucia Mead Every two years, viewers across the globe tune in to watch their country represented on the world stage. The Winter and Summer Olympics offer athletes the opportunity to compete in the international spotlight – many for the first time. The competition is unmatched, as...
by Hannah R. Brefeld As the 2025 New York City General Election approaches, many New Yorkers have been weighing their choices and speculating on the mayoral election outcomes. The General Election is slated for November 4, 2025, with early voting already in effect. In a mayoral race that has captured...
RPJ is proud to announce that, this past Tuesday, October 14, was the inaugural Women Creating Change State of New York City Women Conference, of which RPJ was the law firm sponsor. The Conference, held at Civic Hall, brought together City leaders in government, industry, and non-profits from across the...