Trucker Huss is pleased to announce that seventeen attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Northern and Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The following Trucker Huss attorneys have been included in the 2026 Northern or Southern California Super Lawyers list: The following Trucker Huss attorneys have been included in the 2026 Northern California Rising Stars list: Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers, and just 2.5% earn recognition as Rising Stars.

Kevin Nolt will present ERISA Fiduciary Best Practices during Hood & Strong’s 2026 Payroll & Benefits Update for Not-for-Profit Employers. The recorded webinar series will be available for Hood & Strong clients from June 25 to July 17, 2026.

Catherine Reagan will present ERISA Remedies: Key Enforcement Provisions and Scope of Equitable Relief for Benefit Claims, a LawPractice CLE webinar to be held on July 7 at 11 a.m. PT. The program will provide an in-depth look at ERISA remedies for benefit claims, including equitable relief under Section 502(a)(3), key enforcement provisions, litigation strategies, and plan terms that may limit available remedies.

Trucker Huss is pleased to announce that Shuying Lin has joined the firm as an ERISA litigation associate. Shuying will represent plan sponsors, trustees, and other fiduciaries in a wide range of ERISA and employee benefits litigation matters. “We are delighted to welcome Shuying to the firm,” said Bob Schwartz, Director and President of Trucker Huss. “Her litigation experience and industry knowledge will bring value to our clients and further strengthen the Trucker Huss team as we continue to grow.” Prior to joining the firm, Shuying practiced in ERISA Litigation with Gordon Rees. She received a Master of Arts in Media, Culture and Communications from New York University and her law degree from Fordham University School of Law. Shuying is admitted to practice in California and New York.

Lorne Dauenhauer, a longtime partner at Ogletree Deakins has joined Trucker Huss and will lead its executive compensation practice. Lorne has more than three decades of experience working in the employee benefits field, both as an attorney and actuary, and will be based in the firm’s Portland office.  He has long been one of the leading benefits practitioners in the Pacific Northwest, delivering sophisticated legal guidance on employee benefits, executive compensation, and related tax and ERISA matters to a variety of clients, including small businesses, Fortune 50 companies, and multiemployer pension funds. Lorne is recognized by Chambers and Partners USA as a leading lawyer for Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation. “We are very excited to welcome Lorne to the Trucker Huss team,” said Bob Schwartz, President of Trucker Huss. “He will serve our nationwide clients with a focus on executive compensation, qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, including multiemployer plans, severance arrangements,

Lorne Dauenhauer, Brad Huss, Clarissa Kang, Kevin Nolt and Mary Powell are individually recognized by Chambers USA 2026 Chambers and Partners, USA, has released its 2026 list of law firm and attorney rankings in the United States. The prestigious Chambers rankings are based on independent interviews with clients and members of the legal community. Trucker Huss is pleased to announce the firm has once again been recognized for legal excellence in employee benefits and ERISA: In its recognition, Chambers USA highlighted the firm’s client work and noted the following: Chambers USA further recognized the firm’s ERISA Litigation practice group, stating: Chambers USA further recognized the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group, stating: Lorne Dauenhauer Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Oregon R. Bradford Huss*  Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surroundings *Recognized by Chambers USA for 18 consecutive years Clarissa A. Kang ERISA