Partner Dawn Newton Recognized in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders USA 2027

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About Dawn Newton

Dawn is certified as a legal specialist in the area of Franchise and Distribution Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. She Co-Chairs the firm’s intellectual property practice. She has worked with franchise systems in the fields of seated and fast casual restaurants, real estate, children’s programs, personal services, health care, construction, consulting and hospitality. She is a frequent speaker and author on the subject of franchise law and is currently a member of the Governing Committee for the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising.

About Donahue Fitzgerald LLP

Donahue Fitzgerald LLP is a full-service law firm with more than fifty attorneys in the Bay Area. The firm provides legal advice and representation in all aspects of business and corporate law, employment, intellectual property, real estate, construction, immigration, legal cannabis, nonprofit, franchise, music and entertainment, and tax, as well as trusts and estates and litigation.