Bram Hanono

Mr. Hanono is an associate in the Business Trial and Labor and Employment Practice Groups in Sheppard Mullin's San Francisco office.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Hanono's practice involves various types of complex civil litigation and employment litigation. He handles cases involving breach of contract and real estate disputes, tort claims, unfair business practices claims, construction industry claims, and trademark and copyright infringement actions. Mr. Hanono has experience representing Native American Tribes in a variety of litigation matters.

Mr. Hanono also defends employers in wage and hour class actions and in wrongful termination and employment discrimination litigation, including claims for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. He also counsels employers in employment law compliance, enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, protection of trade secrets, and labor union management relations.

Education

• J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2008, Legal Fellow, The George Washington University Small Business Clinic
• B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2005, cum laude, college honors, Phi Beta Kappa

Clerkships

• Judicial Extern for the Honorable Stephen J. Hillman, United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admissions

• California
• United States District Court for the Southern, Central and Northern Districts of California
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Articles

• "Moving Technology Across the Border: The Future of Biotech for the U.S. and Mexico", Enfoque Latino, Fall 2007.

Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog Articles

• "Federal Courts Overrule GAO and Require Reinstatement of Low Bidder," January 24, 2012
• "Developer Must Pay Prevailing Wages for Privately Financed Public Improvements," February 17, 2011
• "Congress Increases False Claims Liability for Public Works Contractors," January 26, 2011
• "Modified Total Cost Method of Proving Damages: Approved For California Public Works," April 28, 2010
• "Construction Manager Not Required to be Licensed Pursuant to the Contractors' State License Law", April 16, 2009

Labor & Employment Law Blog Articles

• "New California Commission Contract Rules - It is Not Too Early To Get Ready!" March 20, 2012 

Latin American Law Blog Articles

• "Mexico Continues to Entice Private Investment in Infrastructure With a New Public-Private Partnership Act," April 10, 2012
• "Ninth Circuit Finds Jurisdiction Over Foreign Corporation Based On Its Subsidiary's Contacts in the United States," July 5, 2011
• "Procurement Opportunities for U.S. Companies: Mexico's National Infrastructure Program," December 28, 2009
• "FDA Continues Expansion Outside the U.S. with Opening of Mexico City Post," December 14, 2009