David J. Weiss

Danielle Miller focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning; probate and trust administration; related income, gift, estate and property tax matters; and entity formation. Her clients include high net worth individuals and families, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses. She advises clients on the drafting of revocable and irrevocable trusts, business succession planning, charitable gift planning, and all aspects of estate administration and probate procedures. Recently, Danielle ...

A trial attorney for over 25 years, Jason Levin simplifies complex issues for judges and juries alike. Clients in various industries rely on him for their litigation needs, including products liability, toxic torts, and environmental. Jason, a member of Alston & Bird’s Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group, focuses his practice on products liability and toxic torts, class actions, environmental litigation, and false advertising claims. An established first-chair trial ...

Maria C. Rodriguez advises US and international corporations with regard to employment law compliance and mergers and acquisitions; and defends employment cases and class action litigation. She is a trusted advisor to clients helping them avoid or resolve disputes and protect resources through proactive and strategic planning. She is experienced working with clients in the sports, media and entertainment, technology, food and restaurant, airline, transportation and distribution, health care a...

Diana Torres is an intellectual property and commercial litigation partner in Kirkland's Los Angeles and Bay Area offices. Diana focuses her practice on false advertising, unfair competition, trademark, copyright, and trade secrets matters, and has handled many high-profile matters for a wide variety of clients, including consumer product manufacturers, fitness service providers, entertainment and media companies, and Internet service providers. Diana also advises clients on compliance and co...

Mr. Stang, a founding partner of the firm, has broad experience in bankruptcy reorganization. He has represented more than thirteen creditors' committees involving survivors of sexual abuse. Mr. Stang has lectured and written extensively on both bankruptcy and receivership issues. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley and received his J.D. from Hastings College of Law, where he was editor in chief of Hastings International and Comparative Law Review. He holds an AV Peer Preeminent Rating, Martindal...

Thomas Giordano-Lascari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Thomas practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Giordano-Lascari since 2023. 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 Thomas Giordano-Lascari is held by other lawyers.

Linda is an experienced trial attorney, having tried close to 100 jury trials. She focuses on defending employers and individuals who are sued for wrongful termination, employment discrimination, and harassment. Linda has represented health care, legal, retail, and public sector employers for over 35 years. She frequently lectures to management groups, administrators, judges, and physician groups as well as various bar sponsored groups. She also serves as a volunteer court appointed mediator ...

Manuel F. Cachan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Manuel F. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Manuel F. Cachan since 2023. 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 Manuel F. Cachan is held by other lawyers.

Kristen J. Nesbit is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kristen J. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kristen J. Nesbit 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 Kristen J. Nesbit 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.