Alison S. Ressler

Prior to joining Cozen O’Connor, Paul co-founded Gilchrist & Rutter in 1983 and practiced law until 2006, at which time he joined a publicly held REIT client as an executive vice president. After working as an executive vice president and then as co-chief operating officer and general counsel in two publicly held real estate companies from 2006-2014, and the merger of his company into another publicly held REIT, Paul returned to his law practice in January 2014. He combines his lega...

J ohn C. Kelly is a founding member of Carroll, Kelly, Trotter, Franzen & McKenna, a trial firm , established in 1994, specializing in the defense of personal injury claims. Prior to establishing the firm with his partners, Richard D. Carroll and Michael J. Trotter, Mr. Kelly was a partner with the firm of Baker, Silberberg & Keener handling the defense of professional liability claims from both their Santa Monica and Orange County offices. Mr. Kelly is a member of both the California...

Amber Melius is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Amber, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amber is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ronald A. McIntire is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aviation Law. Ronald A., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Tillett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Scott, who practices law in Sherman Oaks, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolyn has experience with advising investors in virtually all aspects of their film, television, interactive gaming and other finance and distribution matters. She represents domestic and international financial institutions, funds, high net worth individuals and media and entertainment companies in their corporate, intellectual property and entertainment-related transactions. Carolyn routinely counsels clients on the legal and business issues of entertainment financing transactions, includ...

Scott J. Witlin is a partner and the administrator of the Labor & Employment Department in the firm's Los Angeles office. He is Co-Chair of the firm's Wage and Hour Practice Group and a member of the firm's Entertainment, Media and Sports Practice Group. Scott assists companies in dealing with the challenges of employing workers in California and throughout the U.S. Scott's practice includes both traditional labor and employment law matters, including wage and hour class actions, arbitrat...

Douglas P. Snyder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Douglas P., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eddie Albert Jauregui is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Eddie Albert, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eddie Albert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emilio G. Gonzalez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Emilio G., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emilio G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.