Message from Managing Partner, Brian Robbins

We wish our clients, colleagues, and friends good health, prosperity, and much laughter in the year ahead.

I would like to announce that on the heels of celebrating our tenth anniversary, the firm rang in the New Year with a new name. As of January 1, 2013, Robbins Umeda LLP became Robbins LLP, in recognition of the seminal contributions of our long-time partner, Felipe Arroyo. Felipe has played a central role in the growth of the firm, and I am proud to share the firm name with him. His leadership and tremendous advocacy skills serve our clients and practice very well and will help steer the firm in the coming decade.

Co-founder Marc Umeda has stepped away from daily operations but continues to serve the firm on strategic and pro bono initiatives in his role as Senior Counsel. Working with Marc has been rewarding to our clients, the firm, and me personally, and we look forward to his continued contribution to the firm's success.

We are honored by the trust you have placed in us, and look forward to continuing to provide you with the dependable advice and effective advocacy you have come to expect.

Happy 2013,

Brian J. Robbins