Berliner Cohen, LLP

The application window is now open for Berliner Cohen’s Annual Small Business Grant! As a part of our commitment to serving San Jose’s small business community, we are pleased to offer this grant opportunity of legal services and financial support to minority-owned businesses in the San Jose area. Please visit our website for the application, eligibility requirements, and further information: https://lnkd.in/gwWFqQEC. The deadline for all applications is 5:00pm on December 5, 2025. #BerlinerGivesBack

Berliner Cohen Associate Kevin Landis, in partnership with California Restaurant Association, invites you to a webinar on November 18th to learn about joint employer laws and how those laws may impact your business. In this session, you will learn how to determine if your business could be considered a joint employer, key updates on joint employer laws and recent developments, and more. Whether you are assessing current practices or building safeguards for the future, this session will give you the clarity and tools you need to stay compliant. For more information and to register, please visit https://bit.ly/47XNk4J.

Berliner Cohen is hiring! We are seeking client-focused and community-minded individuals to fill immediate openings for attorney and staff positions. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/3JPsmgi for job details and how to apply! #BerlinerLife

Join Berliner Cohen and EPIC Insurance Brokers for the annual Employment Law & Benefits update! Stay up-to-date on the employment-related laws passed in 2025 and learn about changes to come in 2026 during complimentary webinars on December 11, 2025 and January 14, 2026. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4omOCNz.

Berliner Cohen is excited to welcome Isaac D. Nieblas to the Labor & Employment Department in our San Jose office. Isaac is a trial attorney dedicated to advocating for employers in employment disputes, including cases involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations. Isaac is known for his empathetic yet strategic advocacy, he has secured favorable results for clients across a range of complex employment matters. His background as a former associate at a Plaintiff law firm—where he represented employees in labor and employment litigation—provides him with a unique and balanced perspective that strengthens his representation of employers. An active member of the legal community, Isaac currently serves as Secretary of the Santa Clara County La Raza Lawyers Association and mentors first-generation law students pursuing legal careers. Fluent in Spanish, he is committed to expanding access to legal services for underserved communities across California. Welcome Isaac!

Failure to timely pay one’s IRS tax liabilities can result in IRS penalties, asset seizure, wage garnishment, revocation or denial of passport privileges, and in extreme cases criminal prosecution. Fortunately, the IRS provides several options for potential resolution of one’s tax liabilities, including the IRS Offer in Compromise. The OIC program is an agreement between taxpayers and the IRS that allows taxpayers to settle their federal tax debt for less than the full amount owed. Berliner Cohen Partner Tyler Shewey explores the IRS Offer in Compromise, what it is, the eligibility criteria, the application process, and more: https://lnkd.in/gie6Td8m

Congratulations to Attorney Veena Bansal on receiving the 2025 Rookie Award at the Queen's Bench Gala! This award recognizes those with demonstrated talent, leadership, and dedication to the Queen's Bench Bar Association's mission and goals in the early years of their membership. Veena's dedication to educational programming, women's advancement in the profession, and proactive leadership led to her receiving this award.

Berliner Cohen is pleased to welcome Judd Oliver Baguioro to the Litigation Department at our San Jose office. Judd attended Cal Poly Pomona and obtained his law degree with a concentration in Taxation from the University of California, College of the Law San Francisco. Judd has experience working in State and Local Tax matters, including property value assessments, 50 state surveys, and analysis of the California Revenue and Tax Code as well as various tax-facing trust and estate administration matters. In addition, Judd is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of California. Welcome Judd!

Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long, in partnership with California Restaurant Association, invites you to a webinar on October 28th to discuss allergen safety in the workplace. There are numerous signs and labeling required for food safety and customers. However, what do you do with employees that are allergic to the same ingredients as customers? Come join us and learn about both federal and California-specific laws to ensure compliance and maintain a safe work environment. For more information and to register, please visit https://bit.ly/4he6xDA.

A team of Berliner Cohen attorneys and staff recently participated in the Silicon Valley Pig Jig! This yearly event brings together people from across Silicon Valley to raise funds for NephCure Kidney International, an organization dedicated to finding better treatment for Nephrotic Syndrome. Our team was honored to take part in the BBQ competition and help raise money for this important cause. To learn more, please visit https://bit.ly/3Wwf3nL.