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Stefanie J. Lipson's practice focuses on providing families with counsel in all aspects of their personal legacy planning, including operation and succession planning for family owned businesses, tax efficient long term wealth transfer solutions, and funding and ongoing administration of family foundations. Stefanie specializes in providing tax counsel for multi-generational family owned businesses, real estate entrepreneurs and high profile entertainment industry figures. Her close relations...

Andrew L. Shapiro is the Chair of the Personal Injury Practice Group at Lewitt Hackman and theinjurylegalteam.com. He has over 45 years experience litigating serious injury and wrongful death matters stemming from vehicular accidents, dog attacks, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, defective products and more.

Seth Levy leads Nixon Peabody's Intellectual Property practice group and handles some of the most complex deals at the intersection of science, health care, and innovation. Universities, research institutes, and academic medical centers turn to him for high-level counsel on technology transfer, including patent procurement and portfolio management, negotiation of commercial transactions involving IP, coordination of enforcement activities, and resolution of related disputes. Beyond individual...

Beth P. Gordie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Environmental. Beth P. practices law in Century City, California Best Lawyers has recognized Beth P. Gordie since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Beth P. Gordie is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan B. Sokol is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Jonathan B. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan B. Sokol since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan B. Sokol is held by other lawyers.

Yvonne Arvanitis-Fossati is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Yvonne practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Yvonne Arvanitis-Fossati since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Yvonne Arvanitis-Fossati is held by other lawyers.

Melanie Howard’s practice focuses on the acquisition, protection, licensing, exploitation and sale of intangible assets for major brands and individual talent. Known for her business-minded approach, she represents clients across a variety of industries, including fashion and luxury retail, esports, automotive, technology, entertainment and media, and financial. Clients regularly turn to Melanie for strategic brand protection guidance and counsel on data privacy matters in the context o...

Richard Evans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Aviation Law. Richard practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Evans since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard Evans is held by other lawyers.

Eve Brackmann serves as lead counsel in jury and bench trials in all California state and federal courts and she is well known for her effective private arbitration work. Her real estate practice covers high-stakes litigation for casino developers, shopping center owners, mortgage companies, and big-box retailers. Her business litigation practice covers disputes in venture partnerships, manufacturer and distributor disputes, contract-related lawsuits, fiduciary duty, unfair competition, defam...

Susan Welde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Susan practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Susan Welde since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Susan Welde is held by other lawyers.