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Samantha Hoffman serves as firm managing principal and is also a member of the board of directors. A long-trusted advisor to her clients and the firm, Samantha believes in mentoring and supporting junior lawyers to grow into leadership positions and continue helping Jackson Lewis be a leader among law firms breaking the “glass ceiling.” Samantha has worn many administrative hats at the firm, including office managing principal of the Orange County office, where she was responsible...

Whitney Z. Bernstein is a trial attorney and litigator with experience representing individuals and businesses in criminal and civil matters throughout California and in federal court. Based in San Clemente, California, Whitney represents clients through Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP in matters involving Appellate Practice , Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense : General Practice, and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Her practice includes defending felony and misdemeanor criminal ca...

Allison E. Burns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Municipal and Municipal Law. Allison E., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allison E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan W. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Ryan W., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Warren Nelson is a partner in the firm's Irvine and Los Angeles offices. His practice emphasizes collective bargaining, defense of unfair labor practice charges, arbitrations, representation of employers in union organizing campaigns, occupational safety and health, and wage and hour law. Warren has over 30 years of labor and employee relations experience in unionized and non-unionized environments. He has negotiated over 250 labor agreements for employers, covering construction, manufacturin...

Jacqueline A. Whisnant, born in Burbank, California in 1960, has been an Orange County resident since 1985. She and her husband, Bruce Whisnant, have two children. Ms. Whisnant graduated from California State University, Northridge (B.A., 1984) and Loyola Law School of Los Angeles (J.D., 1987). While in law school, she was a member of the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Honors Program and held the position of judicial extern for the Honorable Allan E. Broussard of the California Sta...

Sheldon J. Blumling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Sheldon J., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sheldon J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Ira G. Rivin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Real Estate. Ira G., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ira G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William F. Meehan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. William F., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.