Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC

07/16/2026

We are pleased to announce that firm member Lesley Weaver has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA legal guide.

Weaver was ranked in the Antitrust practice area, earning Band 1 recognition in Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff / USA (California) and Band 2 in Antitrust: Plaintiff / USA – Nationwide. Chambers described her as a “go-to plaintiff-side lawyer highlighted for her ability to handle large class actions.”

Chambers USA evaluates attorneys and law firms through extensive independent research, including client feedback, peer interviews and market analysis across more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide.

Lesley Weaver earns Band 1 and Band 2 antitrust rankings in the 2026 Chambers USA legal guide for plaintiff advocacy.

07/07/2026

Big news regarding the ongoing litigation against OpenAI. We are honored to announce that SJ&G has been officially retained by the government of British Columbia to represent their interests in the pursuit of justice.

This partnership marks a significant development in holding tech platforms accountable for their real-world impact. As counsel, we remain committed to drawing a hard line in the sand against corporate negligence.

British Columbia retains Stranch, Jennings & Garvey to evaluate legal action against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge shooting.

06/24/2026

We're proud that Member Lesley E. Weaver is speaking today at the IAPP Navigate Digital Policy Leadership Summit in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Lesley is joining an accomplished panel of national leaders for "The Billion Dollar Club: Enforcement Strategies and Risk Response," a discussion examining the evolving landscape of privacy enforcement, litigation and risk management.

As privacy laws continue to evolve and enforcement actions become increasingly complex, we're proud to see Lesley sharing her experience and insights with leaders from across the legal, technology and policy communities.

Nationally recognized litigator Lesley Weaver leads landmark consumer, privacy and antitrust cases. Learn more.

05/27/2026

A federal judge has granted final approval of a groundbreaking settlement in the In re: Wells Fargo & Company Hiring Practices Derivative Litigation, establishing a $100 million borrower assistance fund designed to expand homeownership opportunities in underserved communities.

During the hearing, Judge Trina L. Thompson praised the legal teams’ creativity in crafting what she described as a “win-win for everybody.”

SJ&G members Lesley Weaver and Anne Davis, along with attorney Joshua Samra, were proud to help secure a resolution focused on meaningful corporate reform and long-term community impact.

Wells Fargo settlement creates a $100M borrower assistance fund to expand homeownership in underserved communities.

05/15/2026

We’re pleased to share that St. Louis-based member Corey Kraushaar has been included in Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2026 POWER List for Business Defense, which features the state’s most powerful attorneys in business defense law.

Corey was recognized for securing some of the largest verdicts in Missouri and his reputation for working collaboratively with opposing counsel. This year’s inclusion marks the fourth consecutive year he’s been named to the list.

Congratulations, Corey!

SJ&G member Corey Kraushaar was named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2026 POWER List for Business Defense.

05/08/2026

We’re proud to share that Member Anne Davis will be speaking at the Class of Our Own Women’s Summit 2026 in Nashville.

Her session, “Not Today, Jolene: Defendant Delay Tactics Stopped Cold,” will focus on strategies for addressing delay tactics in litigation.

05/06/2026

SJ&G congratulates Member Lesley Weaver on being named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers guide.

This annual guide recognizes top lawyers who represent investors, consumers and businesses in high-stakes financial litigation, including complex cases involving securities fraud, antitrust violations, consumer protection and corporate governance disputes.

Honorees are recognized for achieving significant financial recoveries while demonstrating legal skill, leadership and ethical conduct.

Well done, Lesley!

Nationally recognized litigator Lesley Weaver leads landmark consumer, privacy and antitrust cases. Learn more.

05/05/2026

We are proud to announce that Stranch, Jennings & Garvey Member Anne Davis has been selected as a dialogue leader for The Sedona Conference WG11 (Data Security & Privacy) Annual Meeting 2026.

Anne will guide a critical discussion on the "Data Privacy Primer, Second Edition," exploring the evolving landscape of data protection and privacy law.

The Sedona Conference pursues in-depth study of tipping point issues in the areas of antitrust law, complex litigation, intellectual property rights, and data security and privacy law, with the goal of producing high-quality, nonpartisan commentary and guidance of immediate, practical benefit to the bench and bar, and we are honored to have Anne represent our firm at this prestigious event.

Congratulations, Anne!

Anne has more than a decade of experience litigating complex matters in federal and state courts across the country, including California, Delaware, Illinois and Kansas. Her practice focuses on high-stakes investigations and the litigation of antitrust, consumer protection and securities matters. Be...

04/21/2026

Stranch, Jennings & Garvey is proud to announce that Member Lesley Weaver will be a featured speaker at the Perfect Law 2026 Global Class Actions and Mass Torts Conference.

On April 22, Lesley will join a distinguished panel of judges and legal experts to discuss "Different Thresholds for Class Certification Across Jurisdictions."

As class actions continue to evolve globally, understanding these varying legal frameworks is essential for delivering justice across borders.

Experience the pinnacle of legal discourse at the PerfectLaw Conference, where our agenda and sessions seamlessly blend cutting-edge insights with unparalleled expertise.

04/10/2026

SJ&G congratulates Founding and Managing Member J. Gerard Stranch IV on being named to the Nashville Post’s 2026 “In Charge” list.

The annual list recognizes influential business, political and civic leaders making an impact in Middle Tennessee. Gerard was one of 52 Nashville-area attorneys selected for the Post’s “In Charge – Legal” list and has been named to the list each year since the Legal sector was added in 2018.

Congratulations, Gerard!

Gerard Stranch named to Nashville Post’s 2026 In Charge list, recognizing top legal leaders shaping Middle Tennessee.