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Elena Baca is the Global Chair of the Paul Hastings Employment Law Department and leads a diverse group of more than 80 lawyers in 10 offices around the world. Ms. Baca is a first-chair litigator who regularly navigates high-stakes litigation, conducts sensitive investigations and advises C-suite executives and corporate boards on compliance and regulatory issues involving human capital. In her role as practice Chair, Paul Hastings’ Employment Department has anticipated and led the resp...

Ronni Whitehead has represented injured individuals since being admitted to practice law in California in 2006. Based in Los Angeles, I focus my work on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and advocate for people whose lives have been affected by the careless or wrongful conduct of others. My approach is centered on helping clients pursue fair compensation for the physical, financial, and emotional challenges that can follow a serious injury. Over the years, I have seen how an accident ca...

Nearly 20 years of experience handling the most significant and complex water matters in California, Nevada and across the west. Leader in California groundwater management. Business-savvy approach to water strategy. Brad Herrema understands the vital role that water plays in any project. From the development of groundwater management strategies, to identifying opportunities for water investment, to securing recreational water supplies, his approach integrates each client’s unique busin...

Mark Werksman is a former Deputy District Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney with 20 years of criminal trial experience who specializes in all areas of state and federal criminal defense including white collar crimes, financial and organized crimes, felony offenses such as murder, extortion, narcotics trafficking, fraud, bribery, gambling, and counterfeit merchandise. Mr. Werksman is a graduate of Yale College and the University of Southern California Law Center. Mr. Werksman has s...

Mark D. Kemple is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mark D. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Mark D. Kemple 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 Mark D. Kemple is held by other lawyers.

Christina Cheung is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals. Christina practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christina Cheung since 2021. 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 Christina Cheung is held by other lawyers.

Glenn Kantor is a founding partner of Kantor & Kantor LLP. As a young attorney, Glenn saw the injustice of wrongful insurance denials and created a law firm to represent individuals seeking to obtain their rightful benefits. Glenn is committed to ensure that clients receive the benefits they are entitled to under their insurance policies or group health plans. In the past 20 years, Glenn has represented thousands of individuals suffering a wide range of medical conditions including: Multi...

Gordon Bava is a senior partner of the firm after serving for a decade as its Chief Executive and Managing Partner. Gordon’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, special committee representation, private and underwritten securities offerings and general corporate representation of clients in a variety of industries. Gordon has conducted these services for public entertainment, utility and healthcare companies, local, regional and multinational financial institutions and holding...

Pete Duchesneau’s practice focuses on most aspects of environmental law involving litigation, administrative proceedings, regulatory compliance and business transactions. He handles complex environmental litigation in federal and state courts, including CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, products liability, toxic tort, and Proposition 65 actions, among others. Pete has significant experience with emerging chemicals and drinking water contamination. In addition to litigation, Pete counsels c...

Jacqueline C. Charlesworth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Copyright Law. Jacqueline C. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jacqueline C. Charlesworth since 2021. 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 Jacqueline C. Charlesworth is held by other lawyers.