NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. –  Proving that lawyers have a life outside of the law, prominent business and real estate law firm Newmeyer Dillion is pleased to announce that attorney Joshua Anderson has been appointed to the board of the Newport Beach Bailliage of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs as Charge de Mission. With nearly 25,000 members, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy now established in over 80 countries, with the purpose to promote the culinary arts and those of enology and hospitality through example, education, and camaraderie.

“I’m excited to step into a more active role in the growth and expansion of our bailliage, which is a part of the world’s oldest and largest food and wine society,” noted Anderson. “In addition to its foundational principles, the Chaîne is involved in fundraisers and scholarships that aid young chefs and students in their pursuit of the field. It is a wonderful organization with wonderful people, and I am proud to be a member. ”

In his day (and sometimes evening) job, Anderson is an associate in Newmeyer & Dillion’s Business Litigation and Environmental Law practice groups. He focuses on a broad range of issues, such as breach of contract, tort liability (such as negligence, fraud, and strict liability), breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, partnership disputes, and contaminated sites litigation. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in California state and federal courts.