May 2025
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One firm. One state. One future.
What does it mean to be a values-driven California law firm in a rapidly changing legal industry? It’s a loaded question, and at our all-attorney retreat, it was important that we tackle it together — in person, face to face — to reflect, connect, and plan for what’s next. That’s exactly what brought us together last month in beautiful Lake Tahoe, California.
While the stunning backdrop and occasional snow flurries looked like something straight out of a classic motivational poster (you know the ones, the kind that may feature a motivational quote beneath a picture of a soaring eagle or a snow-capped Sierra mountain), our goal in Tahoe was a bit more substance-based and meaningful: to have our people walk away from the weekend with an actionable form of inspiration and momentum. By all accounts in this video, we succeeded.
Over two days, we heard from colleagues and leaders across practice areas and generations. They spoke not only about our shared accomplishments, legal excellence, and how we do business at Hanson Bridgett, but also about how to lead with integrity in uncertain times. We discussed the economic and legal challenges impacting our clients’ worlds and California.
From Kristina Lawson’s opening remarks, reminding us of our commitment to the rule of law and our shared values, to discussing our growth strategy and California focus, the retreat was authentically Hanson Bridgett — unique, collaborative, and forward-looking. As we continue to grow, that authenticity and our commitment to upholding a values system that has guided us since day one remains a priority.
As Kristina put it, “If we stay true to who we are, continue to embrace the future boldly, and remain relentlessly focused on serving California’s diverse communities, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.” We intend to keep the energy going. Stay tuned as we launch a series of videos and reflections that made this retreat so memorable, and showcase who we are and what we stand for. This is how we lead with purpose.
