Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP is a San Francisco-based law firm that provides legal services across a range of practice areas including corporate law, data privacy and cybersecurity, employment, exempt organizations, family wealth, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, tax, and white collar defense and investigations. The firm serves clients in various industries such as cable and telecommunications, construction, creative services, cultural and educational institutions, entertainment, financial services, food and beverage, hospitality, professional services, renewable energy, social enterprise, sports, technology, and wine. Their publications often cover legal developments, regulatory updates, and practical guidance relevant to these sectors and practice areas.
Sixteen Coblentz partners have been recognized in the Legal 500 US Elite: San Francisco rankings, which spotlight leading lawyers across key practice areas that are shaping the legal landscape.
The following partners are recognized:
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Coblentz partner Tay Via will be participating as a mentor during the San Francisco Business Times’ annual Bizwomen Mentoring Monday event. This marks Tay’s sixth year of mentoring. More details are available at the San Francisco Business Times’ website linked…
Join Barbara Barath on Wednesday, February 12 for the Northern District Practice Program’s Civil Law Symposium. Barbara will be a panelist on “Practicum: Seeking of Defending a Preliminary Injunction.”
For more details and to register, please click here.
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Join Coblentz partner Scott Greenwood-Meinert on February 10, 2026 for the Napa Valley Grapegrowers’ webinar, “Business of Vineyards: Legal Resiliency.” Scott will share insights on navigating grape sales agreements, addressing common challenges, and strategies for protecting your vineyard’s legal interests…
San Francisco (January 13, 2026) – San Francisco-based law firm Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP is pleased to announce that Chris Boyd has joined the Firm as Chief Operating Officer. Chris will lead the Firm’s business operations and work alongside…
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Coblentz partner Fred Alvarez will speak on the panel “50 Years of Labor and Employment Law” during the Labor & Employment Section of The Bar Association of San Francisco’s 2026 Labor and Employment Law Conference. Fred and his co-panelists will…
Coblentz partner Scott Hall and members of the Coblentz Data Privacy Team presented “2025 Privacy Overview: How to Ensure Compliance and Reduce Business Risk” on October 21, 2025. The team discussed the global and U.S. AI legal landscape, provided an…
After months of hearings, numerous proposed amendments, and substantial public comment for and against, the San Francisco Family Zoning Plan passed by a 7-4 vote at the Board of Supervisors, and was approved by Mayor Lurie on December 12. At…
San Francisco, CA December 17, 2025 – Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP is pleased to announce the election of Leah Collins to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2026.
“We are so pleased to welcome Leah to the partnership,”…
