Stephen H. Sulmeyer, a mediator with a background as an intellectual property litigator and clinical psychologist, joined the San Francisco resolution center of JAMS as a part of its panel of neutrals. He will mediate cases related to business and commercial matters; employment; estate, probate and trusts; family law; intellectual property; partnership disputes; and business torts. Previously, Sulmeyer was a co-founder of the Interdisciplinary Settlement Conference at the Marin County Superior Court.

Clark Hill brought on former CKR Law partner Leslie Katz as a member in its government and public affairs and corporate practice. She will be based in the firm's San Francisco office. Katz's government law practice specifically focuses on emerging technologies such as blockchain and clean technology. Her past experience includes serving on the board of supervisors for the city and county of San Francisco and as commissioner for the Port of San Francisco.

The San Francisco office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius grew with the addition of partner Karen Hourigan. Hourigan, who was previously a principal at Hereiam Law, counsels clients on e-discovery, information governance and data privacy matters.

Civil and criminal antitrust lawyer Eliot Adelson left Kirkland & Ellis for Morrison & Foerster, where he will serve as partner in the firm's global antitrust law practice and investigations and white-collar defense group. Adelson handles antitrust matters in both the U.S. and Japan, and his experience includes serving as deputy district attorney for Alameda County. He is based in San Francisco.

Wendel Rosen partner Amara Morrison was appointed to the Bay Planning Coalition board of directors. Morrison is based in Oakland and focuses her practice on land use, zoning, development and redevelopment, environmental law, and resource protection and conservation. The Bay Planning Coalition is a nonprofit organization that advocates a strong industrial economy and sustainable environment within and around the San Francisco Bay.

Douglas R. Young, a partner in Farella Braun + Martel's San Francisco office, began his one-year term as the 70th president of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He was installed in the position at the firm's annual meeting. Young is a litigator who handles a range of matters including internal investigations, international antitrust or FCPA claims, intellectual property, securities, white-collar criminal defense and parallel civil, criminal and regulatory proceedings.

Munger, Tolles & Olson announced that its chief financial officer, Kevin Posterro, has been named chief operating officer of the firm. Posterro, an industry veteran who has served law firms in the capacity of CFO for 20 years, joined Munger in 2017.