David G. Spivak

With more than 25 years’ experience as a trial lawyer, Partner Patrick McNicholas exclusively represents victims in catastrophic injury, product liability, sexual assault and other consumer-oriented matters, such as civil rights and aviation disasters. Mr. McNicholas has tried and settled numerous noteworthy cases, including a $44 million settlement for air crash victims, a $10.8 million jury verdict awarded to a minor molested by a school teacher, a $10 million jury verdict to a constr...

Monica Shilling is a transactional partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She has a broad corporate and securities law practice that focuses on advising asset managers, private equity funds, and their portfolio companies on the full lifecycle of transactions. She also represents public companies, financial advisors, investment banks and issuers. She is experienced with mergers and acquisitions, capital markets offerings, leveraged buyouts, general corporate law and cor...

Dolores Y. Leal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Dolores Y., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dolores Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian J. Headman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Brian J., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph C. Faucher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Joseph C., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lyssa A. Roberts is an attorney with Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP who focuses her practice on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, as well as dangerous conditions of public and private property. She is deeply committed to the protection of the rights and interests of individuals who have been harmed by the negligent acts of others. Lyssa has extensive experience litigating single plaintiff lawsuits as well as cases involving thousands of claimants. A tireless advocate for ...

Elizabeth Camacho is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Elizabeth, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin King is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Benjamin, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard J. Maire, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Richard J., 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 Richard J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Browne R. Greene is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Browne R., who practices law in El Segundo, California, has been recognized since 1987. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Browne R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.