Ellen London and Rachel Naor were fortunate to participate in this year’s annual conference of the Association of Workplace Investigators, which drew over 400 workplace investigators from around the country to Scottsdale, Arizona, to learn and network. Ellen and Rachel enjoyed connecting with other workplace investigators and attending the Conference’s informative and insightful presentations.
Partner Events
Dress for Success
London & Stout was thrilled to be one of the sponsors of Gather Social Club’s networking event to support Dress for Success on May 25. Shareholder Rachel Naor attended the event, which was held at the Capital One café in San Francisco. The event brought together a large group from diverse sectors, including tech, venture capital, and law, who came together to network and support Dress for Success, a nonprofit that empowers women to achieve economic independence.
Rachel Naor Becomes Co-Convenor of AWI Oakland Local Circle
Rachel Naor recently became a co-convenor of the AWI Oakland Local Circle. The Local Circle is a group of local investigators who meet every other month to network and discuss topics of general interest and concern to workplace investigators. As a co-convenor, Rachel and a partner identify areas of interest for the group and lead group discussions.
Rachel Naor Elevated to Shareholder
London & Stout is pleased to announce Rachel Naor’s elevation to shareholder. Rachel joined the firm in 2021, and her practice has focused on complex civil litigation and internal and government investigations. Rachel serves clients in a variety of industries, including technology, insurance, education, energy, and utilities. A tireless advocate for her clients, Rachel brings to bear more than a decade of experience successfully representing plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes matters both with the firm and at two international law firms. Since joining the firm, Rachel has played key roles in wildfire litigation, sensitive internal investigations, and litigation resulting from mergers and acquisitions, among other matters.
Rachel graduated from UCLA School of Law, where she served as Managing Editor of the UCLA Law Review, and from U.C. Berkeley phi beta kappa. She is an active member of the Association of Workplace Investigators and of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association San Francisco chapter. Rachel has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Ellen London Joins as Shareholder
We’re excited to announce that Ellen London has joined the firm, now known as London & Stout P.C. Ellen, a decorated former Assistant United States Attorney in Manhattan and San Francisco, is a go-to litigator and trusted advisor to companies and executives. Ellen brings a creative, pragmatic, and focused approach to the firm as well as deep experience in complex areas such as the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, FOIA, FIRREA, and internal and government investigations. Ellen is widely admired in the Bay Area legal community for her intellect and integrity.
Rachel Naor Joins the Firm as Counsel
Rachel Naor has joined the firm from an internationally recognized law firm, bringing nearly a decade of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigation.
Rachel Naor attends ABA Women in Litigation Conference
Rachel Naor was thrilled to participate in the ABA Women in Litigation Conference, which brought together female litigators, neutrals, and judges from across the country for three days in San Diego, California. Rachel recently joined the ABA Litigation Section’s Women Advocate Committee, one of the committees who presented the conference. Rachel enjoyed meeting litigators from a diverse array of firms, and learning from the esteemed attorneys and judges who participated in the informative panel discussions.
Ellen London Moderates FCA Panel
On October 11, 2023, Ellen London was honored to moderate a WWCDA Global Enforcement & Compliance panel in Washington, DC entitled “The Good, the Bad, the [Arguably] Fraudulent: False Claims Act Developments.” The panelists, Jamie Ann Yavelberg, Denise Barnes, and Jennifer Short, spoke about their experiences in the government and in private practice with this statute, and provided the audience with a number of practical tips.