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FisherBroyles LLP

Published: Mar. 29, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 29, 2018


Adam Ettinger joined FisherBroyles LLP as partner and co-chair of the fintech and blockchain practice group in Los Angeles.

Adam Ettinger focuses his practice on venture capital and angel financing, technology development, hardware manufacturing, channel relationships, licensing, and privacy for companies involved in many technologies including blockchain and digital currencies, social gaming, Internet advertising, mobile apps, ecommerce, SAAS, semiconductors, and networking. His clients have included AMD, Apple, BitGo, Brave, Comma.ai, DeviceScape, Fakespace, Get Satisfaction, Intel, Internet Devices (acquired by Alcatel), Lightning Labs, Magma Design, MasterCard, New Enterprise Associates, Network Solutions Inc., Nimble Collective, Orchestria (acquired by CA), S3 (acquired by HTC), Self Aware Games (acquired by Big Fish), Tivo, and Undertone Networks. He has represented investors in investments including Hootsuite, Houzz, The Social+Capital Partnership, and SpaceX.

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Value to our clients, all without sacrificing BigLaw quality. Visit our website at https://www.fisherbroyles.com to learn more about our firm's unique approach and how we can best meet your legal needs.


Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP

Published: Mar. 27, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 27, 2018


Michael Alexander Sigall joined Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP as attorney in West Los Angeles.

he law firm Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP has added business and employment litigator Michael Sigall to its Los Angeles team.

Sigall has a breadth of experience handling all facets of litigation, but primarily concentrates on business and employment litigation matters.

Sigall explained that his main objective as a litigator is to be efficient without compromising the quality and integrity of his work, "I strive to offer my clients the best possible results as quickly as possible. I am eager to be there for my clients every step of the way."

Prior to joining Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP, Sigall practiced at Collins Collins Muir and Stewart LLP, where he developed and refined his litigation skills in all areas of litigation including: general business, commercial litigation, labor and employment, real estate and professional liability. Sigall finds Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP to be an ideal environment to grow as a litigator and provide clients with quick, creative legal solutions to business and employment litigation issues.

He explained, "I am thrilled to continue my practice at Wolf Rifkin due its stellar reputation in the legal community and the support that I receive from everyone on my team. The family environment here will foster my growth as a litigator for many years to come."

Sigall received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and his J.D. from Loyola Law School. He is based at the firm's West Los Angeles office.

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About WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP WOLF, RIFKIN, SHAPIRO, SCHULMAN & RABKIN, LLP, founded in 1977, has over 50 lawyers in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Reno, providing the finest possible legal services while efficiently managing costs through small firm economics and commitment. Clients include individuals and community associations as well as businesses ranging from fledgling firms to Fortune 500 companies. For more information, visit: WRSLawyers.com.

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11400 W Olympic Blvd, 9th Floor , Los Angeles 90064 United States
T: (310) 744-6672


King & Spalding LLP

Published: Mar. 22, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 22, 2018


Torrey McClary joined King & Spalding LLP in Los Angeles.

Health care transactional lawyer Torrey McClary has joined King & Spalding as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

McClary, a former partner at Hogan Lovells, specializes in representing health systems, academic medical centers, biotech companies and technology firms in a range of corporate and transactional matters. She has advised clients on prominent and highly complex health system transactions in recent years, using a variety of transactions models, including joint operating agreements, asset purchases, long-term leases and membership substitutions. McClary joins King & Spalding's Healthcare team.

"Torrey's excellent depth of experience on acquisitions, spin-offs and joint ventures, particularly in the healthcare arena, will make her a huge asset to our clients," said Wick Sollers, head of the firm's Government Matters practice group. "She'll also be instrumental in broadening the firm's healthcare-related offerings on the West Coast."

McClary has 20 years of experience as a mergers and acquisitions attorney, and has been based in Los Angeles since 2014.

"Torrey has a stellar reputation and great energy," said Jim Boswell, leader of King & Spalding's Healthcare team. "She's a builder and, we're thrilled she'll be joining us."

McClary is frequently quoted in national publications on trends in healthcare and is a sought-after speaker on trends and developments in the sector. She was named to the National Diversity Council's 2016 list of Top Women Lawyers. McClary received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and her J.D. from New York University School of Law.

"I am really pleased to be joining King & Spalding," McClary said. "I am excited about the firm's top-tier reputation, the scope and breadth of its healthcare capabilities and regulatory expertise, and its commitment to growth. The firm is well-positioned to support complex and innovative transactions, and I look forward to moving my practice to such a strong platform."

McClary joins fellow health care partner Travis Jackson, who joined the firm's Los Angeles office in 2017. The office also added Special Matters partner Brian Michael and Business Litigation partners Joe Akrotirianakis and Aaron Craig in 2017.

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Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with over 1,000 lawyers in 20 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.

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633 West Fifth Street , Los Angeles 90071
T: (213) 443-4355


King & Spalding LLP

Published: Mar. 22, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 22, 2018


Lisa Bugni joined King & Spalding LLP as partner in San Francisco.

Securities litigator Lisa Bugni has joined King & Spalding's Trial and Global Disputes practice as a partner in the Atlanta office and will relocate to the firm's San Francisco office in May 2018. Bugni joins her former colleague Jessica Corley who started at the firm last month.

Bugni's practice focuses on securities and complex commercial litigation, and has a proven track record of defending securities class action matters, shareholder derivative suits, shareholder appraisal actions and post-closing transaction disputes. She has experience with a range of other complex litigation matters including, consumer class actions and product development and trade secret disputes. She was formerly a partner in the Litigation Group at Alston & Bird in Atlanta.

"Lisa is a rising star with litigation experience across a range of industries including healthcare and financial services that are a strategic focus of the firm," said Andy Bayman, head of the firm's Trial and Global Disputes practice "She adds to our deep bench of trial lawyers. We are delighted to welcome her to the firm."

Bugni is a sought after speaker and writer on securities and other corporate governance issues. She has presented at PLI's Understanding the Securities Laws for the past three years and has published articles on topics such as executive compensation and attorney-client privilege in M&A deals. Bugni received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and her J.D. from the University of Miami. While in law school, she was an intern for Judge Stephen Brown in the Southern District of Florida.

"King & Spalding's range of business litigation - corporate and securities, class action, tort, product liability and others - as well as the opportunity to leverage my experience across a greater range of disputes made joining the firm an enticing choice," said Bugni. "I am excited to be here."

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Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,000 lawyers in 20 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.

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101 Second St., Suite 2300 , San Francisco 94105 United States
T: (415) 318-1223


Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Published: Mar. 20, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 20, 2018


Marc Levinson was promoted to senior counsel of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Sacramento.

Orrick's Marc Levinson, a restructuring senior counsel in the firm's Sacramento office, has been selected as Chair of the American College of Bankruptcy. The College announced Levinson's election at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on March 16. The College, formed in 1989, is an honorary association of approximately 800 U.S. and international bankruptcy and insolvency professionals, including lawyers, judges, professors and financial advisers. Nominees of the College are invited to join based on a proven record of the highest standards of professionalism and service to the profession and community. The College is the nation's largest funder of pro bono consumer bankruptcy programs, having awarded nearly $1.3 million of grants during the last three years.

Levinson is nationally recognized for his capabilities in complex reorganizations and restructurings, out-of-court workouts and other insolvency matters. Most notably, he has represented California cities in connection with their financial difficulties both inside and outside of bankruptcy, including serving as chief bankruptcy counsel to the City of Vallejo and to the City of Stockton in their chapter 9 cases - each of which resulted in a confirmed plan of adjustment. Additionally, he frequently gives lectures about bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization issues.

Levinson was inducted as a Fellow in the College in 1998 and has previously served as a Member of the Board of Directors, as its Secretary, as Ninth Circuit Regent, as Chair of the Board of Regents and, most recently, as President. In addition to his work with the American College of Bankruptcy, he also is a Conferee of the National Bankruptcy Conference, and has served on its Executive Committee.

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Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago, Orrick today has offices in major markets worldwide. Approximately a quarter of the firm's practice is outside the United States, led from offices in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, China and Japan, as well as an affiliated office in Côte d'lvoire. Fortune named the firm to its list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2018, for the third year in a row, and Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Innovative North American Law Firm in 2017, for the second year in a row.


Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP (HechtSolberg)

Published: Mar. 19, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 19, 2018


Márcia Loeffelholz joined Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP (HechtSolberg) as senior associate in San Diego.

Loeffelholz concentrates in real estate and business transaction matters, with a focus on acquisitions and dispositions, finance transactions, commercial leasing, entity formation and corporate governance and the purchase and sale of business entities and assets.

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For 45 years, Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP (HechtSolberg) has provided high value, practical legal advice to the real estate industry. The firm advises a full spectrum of real estate developers, investors, and end-users in all aspects of real estate.

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One America Plaza, 600 West Broadway, Suite 800 , San Diego 92101
T: (619) 239-3444
F: (619) 232-6828


Perkins Coie LLP

Published: Mar. 19, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 19, 2018


Dominique Shelton joined Perkins Coie LLP as partner in Los Angeles.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Dominique R. Shelton has joined the firm's Privacy & Data Security practice as a partner in the Los Angeles office. Dominique will also co-chair a new group at Perkins Coie focused on the complex issues that arise at the intersection AdTech and privacy.

Dominique has more than 25 years of experience which includes defending, counseling and representing companies on privacy, global data security compliance, data breaches and investigations. This includes defending companies under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, attorney general offices and other regulatory and government authorities. Dominique advises companies on best practices in privacy, cybersecurity, data, mobile, cloud storage, Internet of Things, cyber preparedness and other areas of regulatory compliance. Her clients range from startups to Fortune 500 corporations and span various industries, including digital advertising, entertainment, healthcare and telecommunications.

"Dominique is an extraordinary attorney, with the rare ability to combine deep expertise in privacy and data security with business acumen to deliver insightful, pragmatic advice to clients," said Todd Hinnen, Co-Chair of Perkins Coie's Privacy & Security group. "Her reputation as an exceptional attorney is matched by her reputation as a colleague and mentor. Adding a partner of her caliber and profile adds breadth, depth and excellence to one of the nation's strongest privacy practices. We are delighted to welcome her to the firm."

Dominique has led a number of cyber-preparedness programs and data breach investigations for domestic and international financial institutions, retailers and media companies. After reviewing more than 100 privacy and cybersecurity enforcement actions taken by the Federal Trade Commission, she developed a comprehensive legal assessment for cloud storage, mobile data, cybersecurity and privacy best practices. Dominique's background includes advising on European, Asian and South American privacy and security compliance projects for U.S.-based and overseas companies. In addition, she counsels on strategies for related legal compliance and vendor management in cross-border transfers.

"Dominique is a natural leader and is held in the highest regard in the national privacy bar and she is well-known for her privacy counsel and client successes across many industries," said Katie O'Sullivan, Chair of Perkins Coie's Litigation practice. "Dominique's addition strengthens our already deep Privacy & Security bench -- and given her excellent reputation, we believe she will be a great help to clients nationally and in Los Angeles as they navigate data compliance issues."

Dominique received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and her B.A. from Brown University. Before joining Perkins Coie, she was a partner in Alston & Bird's Technology & Privacy Team and chair of its AdTech Privacy & Advertising Data Compliance practice. Dominique has been recognized as a "Woman Leader in Tech Law" by The Recorder and as one of the most influential lawyers in digital media and e-commerce law by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

"Our media and technology clients here in Los Angeles will immediately benefit from Dominique's depth of experience," said Audra Mori, Managing Partner of Perkins Coie's Los Angeles office. "Dominique is also committed to the LA community and to mentoring young attorneys and providing professional guidance to women attorneys and attorneys of color. It is a commitment shared by Perkins Coie in advancing diversity and inclusion in the firm and in the communities in which we serve our clients."

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Perkins Coie's Privacy & Security group represents some of the world's leading Internet companies, wired and wireless communications providers, brick-and-mortar retailers and emerging online businesses. Perkins Coie attorneys work closely with their clients to help them stay abreast of regulatory and statutory changes and industry initiatives related to mobile applications, online and mobile advertising, means of capturing location information, and cloud computing. Perkins Coie's litigation attorneys distinguish themselves by offering practical, innovative solutions to complex matters. Their business-minded and client-centric approach to litigation provides clients with proactive, integrated counsel aligned to their business objectives and strategies. Perkins Coie regularly represents clients in proceedings before a range of federal and state administrative agencies, such as state utilities and regulatory agencies and commissions, the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and, in collaboration with foreign counsel, before administrative and judicial bodies in numerous other countries. Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm that is known for providing high value, strategic solutions and extraordinary client service on matters vital to our clients' success. With more than 1,000 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States and Asia, we provide a full array of corporate, commercial litigation, intellectual property and regulatory legal advice to a broad range of clients, including many of the world's most innovative companies and industry leaders as well as public and not-for-profit organizations.

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1888 Century Park E , Los Angeles 90067 United States
T: (310) 788-9900


Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Published: Mar. 13, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 13, 2018


Ellen Ehrenpreis as partner in 1000 Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Ellen has more than 20 years of experience counseling companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 multinationals, as well as executives, investors and advisors involved in the tech ecosystem. She brings a holistic commercial perspective to her work, advising on financings, M&A, corporate and securities matters, commercial transactions, intellectual property and litigation strategy. Ellen joins the firm from Edgewood Law Partners, a boutique firm that she co-founded, and previously was a partner with Wilson Sonsini.



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Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago, Orrick today has offices in major markets worldwide. Approximately a quarter of the firm's practice is outside the United States, led from offices in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, China and Japan, as well as an affiliated office in Côte d'lvoire. Fortune named the firm to its list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2018, for the third year in a row, and Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Innovative North American Law Firm in 2017, for the second year in a row.

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1000 Marsh Road , Menlo Park 94025 U.S.A.
T: (650) 614-7400
F: (650) 614-7401


KPMG

Published: Mar. 12, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 12, 2018


Kelli J. Brooks was promoted to advisory office leader of KPMG in Los Angeles.

KPMG has appointed Kelli Brooks to the Advisory Office Leader role for the Pacific Southwest region. In this capacity, Brooks will lead the Advisory practice across all service and practice lines for KPMG in the region. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Seal Beach Office Managing Partner, and will continue to serve in that role.

Brooks is an Advisory principal with more than 25 years of forensic consulting experience providing companies and their law firms with litigation and investigation consulting services, including electronic discovery strategies and discovery management services. Brooks joined KPMG in 2002, after several years as a practicing attorney. During her tenure with KPMG she has taken on a number of leadership roles with the firm. She currently serves as the Global Leader and the U.S Partner-In-Charge of Forensic Technology Services, and is the Risk Consulting Line Business Leader for Healthcare and Life Sciences in the U.S.

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KPMG is one of the world's leading professional services firms, providing innovative business solutions and audit, tax, and advisory services to many of the world's largest and most prestigious organizations. KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career. Our people share a sense of purpose in the work we do, and a strong commitment to community service, inclusion and diversity, and eradicating childhood illiteracy. KPMG LLP is the independent U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"). KPMG International's independent member firms have 197,000 professionals working in 154 countries. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us.


Latham & Watkins

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 1, 2018


Jonathan D. West was promoted to partner of Latham & Watkins in Century City (Los Angeles).

Jonathan West is a member of the Entertainment, Sports & Media Practice in the Corporate Department. He represents studios, production companies, media companies, advertisers, and corporate clients in connection with the licensing of intellectual property and the development, production, distribution, and financing of motion pictures, television programs, and advertising campaigns. He also regularly represents producers, actors, and other celebrities in negotiating personal services and employment agreements. West received his JD from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law in 1999.

Eric Cho was promoted to partner of Latham & Watkins in Los Angeles.

Eric Cho is a member of the Transactional Tax Practice in the Tax Department. He has broad experience in transactional matters, particularly the taxation of real estate investment trusts (REITs). His diverse capabilities include advising on M&A and capital markets matters that include taxable and tax-free mergers, stock and asset purchases, joint venture and partnership transactions, financings, and securities offerings. Cho received his JD from Harvard Law School in 2006.

Mark O. Morris was promoted to partner of Latham & Watkins in Los Angeles.

Mark Morris is a member of the Banking Practice in the Finance Department. He represents private equity sponsors and public companies in cross-border and domestic leveraged financings, asset-based financing, mezzanine financing, and restructurings. His range of experience includes managing complex borrower-side transactions, secured and unsecured credit facilities, and acquisition financings. He received his LLB (with French Law) from University College London in 2000 and his LPC from College of Law, London in 2001.

Ann Buckingham was promoted to partner of Latham & Watkins in San Diego.

Ann Buckingham is a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice in the Corporate Department. Her practice focuses on M&A and joint venture transactions, as well as LLC structures, debt and equity offerings, technology transactions, and general public company representation. She has broad industry experience in the communications, technology, gaming, and life sciences sectors. Buckingham received her LLB from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand in 1994 and her BCL (masters in law) from Oxford University, England in 1997.

James I. Mann was promoted to partner of Latham & Watkins in San Diego.

James Mann is a member of the Real Estate Practice in the Finance Department. He advises clients on a range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and development and financing transactions for all property types. Mann regularly represents major investment banks in connection with their financings of gaming and hospitality assets. He also advises on the real estate aspects of leveraged finance and project finance transactions in the energy sector. He received his JD/MBA from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law in 2006.

Brian D. Paulson was promoted to partner of Latham & Watkins in Silicon Valley (Menlo Park).

Paulson is a member of the Capital Markets Practice in the Corporate Department. His practice focuses on debt and equity offerings and general public company representation for clients in the internet and digital media, semiconductor, life sciences, and REIT industries. He has advised both company and underwriter clients on a range of notable IPOs and follow-on offerings. Paulson received his JD from Georgetown University Law Center in 2007.

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Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that 16 counsel have been elected to the partnership, including 6 attorneys in California, effective March 1, 2018. The group includes accomplished practitioners from around the world who advise clients on a range of corporate, litigation, finance, regulatory, and tax matters. "We congratulate these exceptional lawyers on their accomplishments. As a group, they have diverse skill sets and experience across practices, industries, and markets. As individuals, they've demonstrated a dedication to client service, innovation, and teamwork that are hallmarks of our partnership," said Bill Voge, Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins. The promotions this month follow the recent election of 31 associates to the partnership, effective January 1, 2018.


Greenberg Traurig LLP

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 5, 2018


Adil M Khan was promoted to mr. of Greenberg Traurig LLP in Greenberg Traurig LLP.

Khan is a commercial litigator with a primary focus on commercial disputes, class actions, and labor & employment matters. He has diverse experience in all phases of civil litigation, from the pleadings stage through trial.

Adil has represented companies in a variety of contexts, including asserting claims against former executives and managers for theft of trade secret, unfair competition, and fraud.

He also has wide-ranging experience with consumer class action litigation, including the defense of a publicly traded, for-profit owner of various "trade schools" in multiple class actions alleging claims under Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law and Consumer Legal Remedies Act.

His labor & employment work concentrates on the defense of wage-and hour-class actions under federal and state law, as well as individual and multi-plaintiff claims involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Adil has experience in both state and federal courts.

In prior years, Adil gained considerable experience in representing several juice makers in defending claims of false advertising under the Lanham Act.

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https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2018/3/press-releases/greenberg-traurig-elevates-adil-m-khan-to-shareholder-in-la-as-firm-reports-record-setting-revenue LOS ANGLES - March 5, 2018 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP elevated Adil M. Khan to shareholder in the firm's Los Angeles office. Firmwide, Greenberg Traurig elevated 42 attorneys to shareholder from 21 of the firm's offices and 14 practice areas, with female attorneys making up 50 percent of the firm's 2018 new shareholder class. "Adil has become an established and trusted member of our LA team," Los Angeles Co-Managing Shareholders Jeff Scott and Greg Fishman said in a joint statement. "We congratulate him on this achievement and wish him continued success in his new role." In addition to the elevations, Greenberg Traurig reported firmwide revenue for FY2017 of $1,477,180,000, an increase of 7.28 percent over 2016. This is the fourth consecutive year of record-setting revenues for the firm. The firm's Profit per Equity Partner increased 5.42 percent to a record $1,634,000. Khan is a commercial litigator with a primary focus on commercial disputes, class actions, and labor and employment matters. He has diverse experience in all phases of civil litigation, from the pleadings stage through trial. He has represented companies in a variety of contexts, including asserting claims against former executives and managers for theft of trade secret, unfair competition, and fraud. Khan also has experience with consumer class action litigation, including the defense of a publicly traded, for-profit owner of various "trade schools" in multiple class actions alleging claims under Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law, and Consumer Legal Remedies Act. In prior years, Kahn gained considerable experience in representing several juice makers in defending claims of false advertising under the Lanham Act. About Greenberg Traurig's Los Angeles office Greenberg Traurig's Los Angeles attorneys have the experience and relationships required to meet the increasingly complex legal needs of global corporations, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and artists. The LA office attorneys provide litigation, corporate and securities, media and entertainment, real estate, intellectual property, labor and employment, tax, and bankruptcy services to firmclients. About Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has more than 2,000 attorneys in 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. One firm worldwide, GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, was named the largest firm in the U.S. by Law360 in 2017, and is among the Top 20 on the 2017 Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.


Greenberg Traurig LLP

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 5, 2018


Howard W Chu was promoted to mr. of Greenberg Traurig LLP in Orange County.

Chu focuses his practice on the representation of major corporations, regional and national developers, REITs, private equity funds, institutional lenders, investors, pension funds and advisers, and special servicers in connection with their ownership, use, and financing of real estate.

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https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2018/3/press-releases/greenberg-traurig-elevates-2-attorneys-in-orange-county-as-firm-reports-record-setting-revenue ORANGE COUNTY - March 5, 2018 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has elevated Howard W. Chu and Tatyana Litovsky to of counsel in the firm's Orange County office. Firmwide, Greenberg Traurig elevated 42 attorneys to shareholder from 21 of the firm's offices and 14 practice areas, with female attorneys making up 50 percent of the firm's 2018 new shareholder class. "We are extremely proud of Howard and Tatyana, who've helped drive Greenberg Traurig's success in Orange County through their professionalism, dynamism, and hard work," Orange County Co-Managing Shareholders Bruce Fischer and Susan Heller said in a joint statement. "They embody the values of Greenberg Traurig." In addition to the elevations, Greenberg Traurig reported firmwide revenue for FY2017 of $1,477,180,000, an increase of 7.28 percent over 2016. This is the fourth consecutive year of record-setting revenues for the firm. The firm's Profit per Equity Partner increased 5.42 percent to a record $1,634,000. Chu focuses his practice on the representation of major corporations, regional and national developers, REITs, private equity funds, institutional lenders, investors, pension funds and advisers, and special servicers in connection with their ownership, use, and financing of real estate. Litovsky focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions, with an emphasis in dispositions and acquisitions of real property, including office, industrial, and retail properties, and real estate finance. She has experience representing borrowers in complex transactions, including portfolio loans with multiple borrowers and multiple properties in multiple states. About Greenberg Traurig's Orange County office Greenberg Traurig's Orange County attorneys understand the dynamic nature of Orange County and the markets in which our clients do business. Working in cooperation with Greenberg Traurig's more than 175 attorneys in California, the Orange County lawyers are innovative, business-focused, and pragmatic, and many are licensed to practice law in more than one state, before state and federal courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the International Trade Commission. Greenberg Traurig's Orange County office has active teams in a wide array of practice areas, including real estate, intellectual property, corporate and securities, litigation, tax, trusts and estates, and wealth management. About Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has more than 2,000 attorneys in 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. One firm worldwide, GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, was named the largest firm in the U.S. by Law360 in 2017, and is among the Top 20 on the 2017 Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.


Greenberg Traurig

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 5, 2018


Tatyana Litovsky was promoted to ms. of Greenberg Traurig in Orange County.

Litovsky focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions, with an emphasis in dispositions and acquisitions of real property, including office, industrial and retail properties, and real estate finance. She has experience representing borrowers in complex transactions, including portfolio loans with multiple borrowers and multiple properties in multiple states. Tatyana's practice also includes the representation of institutional landlords and tenants of commercial and industrial properties.

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Commercial real estate
Industrial and retail real estate
Real estate finance

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https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2018/3/press-releases/greenberg-traurig-elevates-2-attorneys-in-orange-county-as-firm-reports-record-setting-revenue ORANGE COUNTY - March 5, 2018 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has elevated Howard W. Chu and Tatyana Litovsky to of counsel in the firm's Orange County office. Firmwide, Greenberg Traurig elevated 42 attorneys to shareholder from 21 of the firm's offices and 14 practice areas, with female attorneys making up 50 percent of the firm's 2018 new shareholder class. "We are extremely proud of Howard and Tatyana, who've helped drive Greenberg Traurig's success in Orange County through their professionalism, dynamism, and hard work," Orange County Co-Managing Shareholders Bruce Fischer and Susan Heller said in a joint statement. "They embody the values of Greenberg Traurig." In addition to the elevations, Greenberg Traurig reported firmwide revenue for FY2017 of $1,477,180,000, an increase of 7.28 percent over 2016. This is the fourth consecutive year of record-setting revenues for the firm. The firm's Profit per Equity Partner increased 5.42 percent to a record $1,634,000. Chu focuses his practice on the representation of major corporations, regional and national developers, REITs, private equity funds, institutional lenders, investors, pension funds and advisers, and special servicers in connection with their ownership, use, and financing of real estate. Litovsky focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions, with an emphasis in dispositions and acquisitions of real property, including office, industrial, and retail properties, and real estate finance. She has experience representing borrowers in complex transactions, including portfolio loans with multiple borrowers and multiple properties in multiple states. About Greenberg Traurig's Orange County office Greenberg Traurig's Orange County attorneys understand the dynamic nature of Orange County and the markets in which our clients do business. Working in cooperation with Greenberg Traurig's more than 175 attorneys in California, the Orange County lawyers are innovative, business-focused, and pragmatic, and many are licensed to practice law in more than one state, before state and federal courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the International Trade Commission. Greenberg Traurig's Orange County office has active teams in a wide array of practice areas, including real estate, intellectual property, corporate and securities, litigation, tax, trusts and estates, and wealth management. About Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has more than 2,000 attorneys in 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. One firm worldwide, GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, was named the largest firm in the U.S. by Law360 in 2017, and is among the Top 20 on the 2017 Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.


Shulman Hodges & Bastian LLP

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 1, 2018


Alan J Friedman joined Shulman Hodges & Bastian LLP as partner in Shulman Hodges & Bastian LLP (Irvine).

Friedman concentrates his practice in the representation of debtors in connection with financial restructurings both in out-of-court workouts and in Chapter 11 cases. He also represents creditors' committees in complex Chapter 11 cases. In addition, Friedman represents numerous entities in the acquisition of businesses and real estate in connection with both Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases.

Address

100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 600 , Irvine 92618
T: (949) 340-3400
F: (949) 340-3000


Foley & Lardner LLP

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Feb. 26, 2018


Eric Cheung joined Foley & Lardner LLP as of counsel in Foley & Lardner LLP (Los Angeles).

Cheung is an experienced health care transactional and litigation lawyer whose practice focuses on regulatory compliance, hospital operations, mergers and acquisitions and restructuring. He handles matters involving physician alignment models, medical staff and licensure issues, health plans, accountable care organizations and labor issues, including physician recruiting and hiring. Cheung represents clients across the health care industry, including hospitals, medical groups, physicians, diagnostic imaging centers and dialysis centers.

"We're eager for Eric to join us," said Larry Vernaglia, chair of Foley's Health Care practice. "His vast litigation and transactional experience is a valuable asset to our growing practice. We welcome his perspective as we continue to navigate the health care industry's complex legal landscape on behalf of our clients."

In addition, Cheung is familiar with federal and state regulatory compliance issues concerning anti-kickback, self-referral and HIPAA laws, as well as risk management and litigation avoidance. He also has a background in biology which allows him to maintain an interest in the biotechnology issues that can potentially alter and transform health care and delivery and payment systems.

"Eric's unique insight on an array of health care issues and his involvement with the California health care industry will be incredibly helpful to our clients in Los Angeles, across California and nationally," said Jeff Atkin, managing partner of Foley's Los Angeles office. "We're happy to bring him on board."

Cheung is a member of the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys, the Los Angeles Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Details

Foley & Lardner LLP has more than 900 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia.

Address

555 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 3500 , LOS ANGELES 90071-2411 United States
T: (213) 972-4500
F: (213) 486-0065


Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP

Published: Mar. 9, 2018


Angela M. Butcher joined Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP as of counsel in Los Angeles.

Butcher is a member of the firm's litigation practice. She focuses her practice on appellate litigation and on strategic, complex litigation. Butcher has represented major corporate and individual clients on a wide variety of matters in federal and state courts. She has been involved in numerous appeals before the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Third, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh and Federal Circuits, and various state courts. In addition to her involvement in appellate proceedings of all kinds, Butcher has substantial experience handling critical motions and strategic issues in federal and state courts. Prior to entering private practice, Butcher served as a law clerk for the Hon. Carlos T. Bea in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She graduated from Georgetown University Law Center, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, and earned a B.A. from the State University of New York, summa cum laude.

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ELKINS KALT WEINTRAUB REUBEN GARTSIDE LLP is a full-service law firm with a focus on Real Estate and Finance, Land Use and Environmental, Tax, Estate Planning, Corporate, Securities, Hospitality and Leisure, Investment Advisor/Broker-Dealer, Litigation, Employment and Labor, and Family Law.

Address

2049 Century Park East, Suite 2700 , Los Angeles 90067 Los Angeles
T: (310) 746-4431
F: (310) 746-4499


Nossaman

Published: Mar. 9, 2018


Liz Klebaner was promoted to partner of Nossaman in Irvine, CA.

Liz Klebaner is a member of Nossaman's Environment & Land Use Practice Group. She advises clients on environmental compliance and natural resources, administrative law, energy and public utilities matters, including compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Endangered Species Act , the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act , the Federal Land Policy Management Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act.

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Nossaman LLP has 170 professionals in offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas.


Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Feb. 5, 2018


Christopher J Rizza was promoted to partner of Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP in Los Angeles.

Rizza focuses his practice on real estate transactions, including retail, office, industrial and telecommunications leasing transactions, acquisitions and dispositions transactions, development and construction matters, and real estate finance transactions.

Details

ELKINS KALT WEINTRAUB REUBEN GARTSIDE LLP is a full-service law firm with a focus on Real Estate and Finance, Land Use and Environmental, Tax, Estate Planning, Corporate, Securities, Hospitality and Leisure, Investment Advisor/Broker-Dealer, Litigation, Employment and Labor, and Family Law.


Buchalter

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Feb. 20, 2018


Dawn Knepper joined Buchalter as shareholder in Orange County.

Knepper has extensive experience defending employers in a myriad of employment actions, including employment-related lawsuits and agency claims.


Bailey PLC

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Feb. 5, 2018


Landon Bailey as president, shareholder in Roseville

Commercial litigation, business consulting, and Prop 65 litigation and consulting



Details

Landon D. Bailey, a Professional Law Corporation - solo practice of Landon D. Bailey, commercial litigator and Prop 65 defense lawyer and consultant

Address

3001 Douglas Blvd., Suite 340 , Roseville 95611
T: (916) 899-8493


Epstein Becker Green

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Jan. 9, 2018


Richard J. Frey joined Epstein Becker Green as member of the firm in Los Angeles.

Frey focuses his practice on the unique labor and employment challenges faced by employers and general and complex commercial litigation and business matters.

Details

Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. has offices throughout the U.S. and supporting clients in the U.S. and abroad, the firm's attorneys are committed to uncompromising client service and legal excellence.

Address

1925 Century Park East, Suite 500 , Los Angeles 90067 United States
T: (310) 557-9513
F: (310) 943-3304


Nossaman

Published: Mar. 9, 2018


Gina Nicholls was promoted to partner of Nossaman in Los Angeles, CA.

Nicholls is a member of Nossaman's Water Practice Group and represents public agency clients and investor-owned utilities. Ms. Nicholls has litigation, regulatory, and transactional experience. Her practice focuses on water rights, California public agencies, and limitations imposed by the state constitution on water-related rates, fees, and charges. She was named a Super Lawyers "Southern California Rising Star" in 2016 and 2017 by Los Angeles magazine.

Details

Nossaman LLP is a national law firm with 170 professionals working seamlessly across the United States with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas. Whether it is working to finance and develop public infrastructure, provide healthcare services, litigate complex matters in unique niches such as land use and environmental law, financial services, employment, and eminent domain; entitle private development, manage natural resources, complete real estate and business transactions, or increase business profitability, clients rely on Nossaman to get results.


Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp (MSK)

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Feb. 21, 2018


Marc A. Jones was promoted to chairman of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp (MSK) in Los Angeles.

Jones has over 20 years of experience in private equity and strategic acquisitions, minority investments, venture capital, growth equity financings and joint ventures transactions. He routinely represents private equity firms, buyers, sellers, issuers and entrepreneurs in private transactions. In addition, he has extensive experience representing senior executives and employers in negotiating executive employment arrangements, severance packages, and equity and non-equity management incentive plans.

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Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP has more than 130 lawyers and offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C;


Baron & Budd PC

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 9, 2018


Britt K. Strottman joined Baron & Budd PC as shareholder in San Francisco.

Britt Strottman joins Baron & Budd's Environmental Litigation Group, and brings more than 17 years of experience as a powerhouse litigator for cases relating to high-stakes state and federal safety regulatory investigations, enforcement matters for energy companies, and other public entity matters. Baron & Budd, as a member of the California Fire Lawyers legal group, is representing the counties of Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino as well as other public entities in both Northern and Southern California in litigation against PG&E and SoCal Edison for the damages resulting from the deadly and devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of families and multiple communities across California last year. The Environmental Litigation Group litigates complex environmental contamination cases all over the country and represents public entities in litigation to recover costs of removing chemical contamination from public water supplies, governmental facilities, natural resources, and public property.

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Baron & Budd P.C. is among the largest and most accomplished plaintiffs' law firms in the country. With more than 40 years of experience, Baron & Budd has the expertise and resources to handle complex litigation throughout the United States. As a law firm that takes pride in remaining at the forefront of litigation, Baron & Budd has spearheaded many significant cases for hundreds of entities and thousands of individuals. Since the firm was founded in 1977, Baron & Budd has achieved substantial national acclaim for its work on cutting-edge litigation, trying hundreds of cases to verdict and settling tens of thousands of cases in areas of litigation as diverse as dangerous pharmaceuticals and defective medical devices, asbestos and mesothelioma, environmental contamination, fraudulent banking practices, motor vehicles, employment, and other consumer fraud issues.


Polsinelli

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 6, 2018


David V Hall joined Polsinelli as principal in Los Angeles.

Hall counsels property owners, REITs, developers and institutional lenders guiding them in strategically managing all aspects of their multifamily, office, retail and health care property portfolios.

Details

Polsinelli has more than 800 attorneys in 20 offices.

Address

2049 Century Park East, Suite 2900 , Los Angeles 90067 USA
T: (310) 556-1801
F: (310) 556-1802


Shulman Hodges & Bastian LLP

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 2, 2018


Alan J Friedman joined Shulman Hodges & Bastian LLP as partner in Shulman Hodges & Bastian LLP (Irvine).

Friedman concentrates his practice in the representation of debtors in connection with financial restructurings both in out-of-court workouts and in Chapter 11 cases. He also represents creditors' committees in complex Chapter 11 cases. In addition, Mr. Friedman represents numerous entities in the acquisition of businesses and real estate in connection with both Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases.

Details

Founded in Orange County in 1992, Shulman Hodges & Bastian LLP offers comprehensive legal solutions to businesses and individuals throughout the nation. By assembling a talented group of diverse attorneys, we have expanded to help a wide range of clients in the areas of business organization and transaction, litigation, reorganization and insolvency, real estate, and estate planning.

Address

100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 600 , Irvine 92618
T: (949) 340-3400
F: (949) 340-3000


Polsinelli LLP

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Feb. 6, 2018


David V Hall joined Polsinelli LLP as shareholder in Los Angeles.

Hall counsels property owners, REITs, developers and institutional lenders guiding them in strategically managing all aspects of their multifamily, office, retail and health care property portfolios.

Details

Polsinelli has more than 800 attorneys in 20 offices.

Address

2049 Century Park East, Suite 2900 , Los Angeles 90067 USA
T: (310) 556-1801
F: (310) 556-1802


Buchalter

Published: Mar. 9, 2018 | Announced: Jan. 31, 2018


Rick Taché joined Buchalter as shareholder in Orange County.

Taché is a Shareholder in Buchalter's Orange County office and firm-wide Co-Chair of the Patent Litigation Group. He is a registered patent attorney focusing his practice on intellectual property law, with an emphasis on patent and trademark litigation. In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Taché advises clients on a variety of complex transactions including mergers & acquisitions, licensing, vendor agreements, development agreements, joint ventures, and outsourcing agreements. His patent and trademark prosecution practice spans a variety of industries, including medical devices, aerospace, mechanical, software, hardware, Internet, business methods, and various other technologies.

Erikson C. Squier joined Buchalter as senior counsel in Orange County.

Squier is a member of the Intellectual Property Practice Group in the firm's Orange County office. Squier represents clients in patent prosecution and litigation matters.

Roger Scott joined Buchalter as senior counsel in Orange County.

Scott is a member of the Litigation Practice Group in the firm's Orange County Office. He specializes in complex and civil litigation, with an emphasis on employment litigation.


Greenberg Traurig LLP

Published: Mar. 5, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 5, 2018


Howard W. Chu

Howard W. Chu focuses his practice on the representation of major corporations, regional and national developers, REITs, private equity funds, institutional lenders, investors, pension funds and advisers, and special servicers in connection with their ownership, use, and financing of real estate.

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https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2018/3/press-releases/greenberg-traurig-elevates-2-attorneys-in-orange-county-as-firm-reports-record-setting-revenue ORANGE COUNTY - March 5, 2018 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has elevated Howard W. Chu and Tatyana Litovsky to of counsel in the firm's Orange County office. Firmwide, Greenberg Traurig elevated 42 attorneys to shareholder from 21 of the firm's offices and 14 practice areas, with female attorneys making up 50 percent of the firm's 2018 new shareholder class. "We are extremely proud of Howard and Tatyana, who've helped drive Greenberg Traurig's success in Orange County through their professionalism, dynamism, and hard work," Orange County Co-Managing Shareholders Bruce Fischer and Susan Heller said in a joint statement. "They embody the values of Greenberg Traurig." In addition to the elevations, Greenberg Traurig reported firmwide revenue for FY2017 of $1,477,180,000, an increase of 7.28 percent over 2016. This is the fourth consecutive year of record-setting revenues for the firm. The firm's Profit per Equity Partner increased 5.42 percent to a record $1,634,000. Chu focuses his practice on the representation of major corporations, regional and national developers, REITs, private equity funds, institutional lenders, investors, pension funds and advisers, and special servicers in connection with their ownership, use, and financing of real estate. Litovsky focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions, with an emphasis in dispositions and acquisitions of real property, including office, industrial, and retail properties, and real estate finance. She has experience representing borrowers in complex transactions, including portfolio loans with multiple borrowers and multiple properties in multiple states. About Greenberg Traurig's Orange County office Greenberg Traurig's Orange County attorneys understand the dynamic nature of Orange County and the markets in which our clients do business. Working in cooperation with Greenberg Traurig's more than 175 attorneys in California, the Orange County lawyers are innovative, business-focused, and pragmatic, and many are licensed to practice law in more than one state, before state and federal courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the International Trade Commission. Greenberg Traurig's Orange County office has active teams in a wide array of practice areas, including real estate, intellectual property, corporate and securities, litigation, tax, trusts and estates, and wealth management. About Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has more than 2,000 attorneys in 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. One firm worldwide, GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, was named the largest firm in the U.S. by Law360 in 2017, and is among the Top 20 on the 2017 Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.


DIAZ, REUS & TARG, LLP

Published: Mar. 2, 2018 | Announced: Mar. 1, 2018


Kenneth A. Linzer joined DIAZ, REUS & TARG, LLP as partner in Los Angeles.

Linzer provides strategic counsel to clients in the courtroom and in the boardroom. He frequently counsels executives, business owners and boards of directors in matters including strategic planning and corporate governance. He is particularly experienced in all aspects of business and investment matters, real estate matters, corporate governance, intellectual property and technology industries. Linzer has negotiated agreements for his clients with all the major and mini-major movie studios in Hollywood dealing with independent movie production, television production, streaming services, among others, regarding rights acquisitions, production issues, talent relations, content and merchandise licensing and royalty audits for celebrity clients. He was one of the first West Coast attorneys to represent clients in the rapidly evolving litigation finance field. Representative matters include all aspects of claim funding, law firm financing and lawsuit investment-related litigation. He has authored several significant articles on the attorney-client privilege in litigation finance cases as well as contributed to the recently published Model Litigation Finance Agreement. He graduated from Tufts and the University of San Diego law school.

Details

Diaz, Reus & Targ LLP has 23 offices on five continents. The firm specializes in national and transnational parallel proceedings and transactions in the following broad areas: sovereign immunity, trade, commerce, finance, and fraud; civil litigation and arbitration; asset identification, location, tracing and recovery; white collar crime, regulatory and criminal investigations, and defense in matters of corruption, bribery, anti-money laundering, OFAC, Specially Designated Nationals, the Magnitsky Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, and politically sensitive investigations including the recovery of U.S. immigration status and visas. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Address

12100 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 1090 , Los Angeles 90025 United States
T: (310) 826-2627
F: (310) 820-3687