Ernesto Prado

CHRISTOPHER A. LILLY Litigation T: 310.789.1265 F: 310.789.1465 clilly@troygould.com Related Practice Areas: Consumer Class Actions Employment Litigation Entertainment & IP Litigation Securities , Shareholder, Partnership Litigation Speech & Communications BIOGRAPHY Mr. Lilly has extensive trial, arbitration, and appellate experience in employment, securities, entertainment litigation, consumer class actions, and first amendment litigation. Mr. Lilly is also chair of the firm’s ...

For close to 40 years, Robert Millman has represented employers in proceedings and unfair labor practices before the National Labor Relations Board and in employment discrimination and wrongful termination litigation, including complex class actions. He also represents clients in arbitration and mediation, and in collective bargaining negotiations in both the public and private sector. Appearing in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels, Robert also practices before the De...

Rachel Gezerseh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Rachel practices law in Thousand Oaks, California Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Gezerseh 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 Rachel Gezerseh is held by oth...

Scott D. Bertzyk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Scott D. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Scott D. Bertzyk 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 Scott D. Bertzyk is held by other lawyers.

Clients closing real estate finance deals rely on Christine Fitzgerald to not only identify risk and potential issues in a transaction but, more importantly, to offer solutions tailored to the business needs of her clients and to create a viable path forward for the deal despite any challenges. Christy is chair of the firm's West Coast Real Estate practice, recognized as a top practice by U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms," which reports that clients note Katten is a "firm of cho...

John McIlvery is a founder and Partner of the firm. John is the chair of the firm’s Public Securities Practice group . John’s practice is focused on corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, and general corporate and business matters. John McIlvery has represented clients in a wide variety of industries and businesses, including Internet and e-commerce, apparel, medical device, semiconductor, biotech, entertainment, technology and manufacturing. He...

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

Barbara A. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Barbara A. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara A. Jones 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 Barbara A. Jones is held by other lawyers.

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

Ken Deutsch is Global Co-Chair of the Entertainment and Media practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Century City office. He represents a broad array of operating entities in the entertainment and media industries, including film and television studios, streaming platforms, and independent media companies, advising on their most significant corporate transactions as well as on a variety of film, television, and other commercial ventures. Mr. Deutsch also routinely represen...