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Erika Mayshar advises hospitals and health systems, private foundations, and other tax-exempt organizations facing complex legal and tax issues. She works closely with nonprofit leaders and philanthropists to accomplish major corporate and charitable transactions, engage in sophisticated tax planning, and maximize philanthropic impact. She also advises private equity firms, investment management firms, and closely held companies engaging in innovative business relationships with the nonprofit...

Douglas A. Hatherley is an Orange County family law attorney and California Certified Family Law Specialist. He is the founder of The Hatherley Firm, Inc. , a family law firm in Aliso Viejo, and has practiced family law exclusively since his admission to the bar. Certification as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization requires passing a written examination, demonstrating substantial family law experience, and completing ongoing specialized educa...

Eric Chun is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Eric practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Chun since 2027. 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 Eric Chun is held by other lawyers.

Darren M. Pirozzi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Darren M. practices law in Tustin, California Best Lawyers has recognized Darren M. Pirozzi since 2024. 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 Darren M. Pirozzi is held by other lawyers.

David Hagopian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. David practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized David Hagopian since 2027. 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 David Hagopian is held by other lawyers.

Michael Zweiback has significant experience in matters involving the theft of trade secrets, intellectual property disputes, national security, technology, privacy and data security, and complex commercial litigation. Michael previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney and while in this role, served as chief of the Cyber & Intellectual Property Crimes Section and was the principal advisor to the U.S. Attorney General’s Advisory Committee on Cyber Crime. He has more than 25 years...

Ryan P. Murphy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ryan P. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan P. Murphy 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 Ryan P. Murphy is held by other lawyers.

In 2023, Mark E. Minyard received the Orange County Bar Association's Franklin G. West Award, the OCBA's highest honor, presented to outstanding attorneys and judges whose lifetime achievements have advanced justice and the law. In 2023, Mark was selected by the Daily Journal as the only Orange County lawyer listed as a Top 20 Family Law attorney in the State of California. In 2024, Mark E. Minyard was appointed to the Orange County Collaborative Courts Foundation. The foundation provides sup...

Christopher D. Ivey is co-chair of Stradling's corporate and securities law practice. Having practiced corporate and securities law for 23 years, Mr. Ivey specializes in public and private mergers and acquisitions , transactional matters for emerging growth companies , venture capital financings , commercial finance , public offerings , private equity , corporate governance and regulation under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He represents clients throughout their life cycle, fr...

Ryan W. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Ryan W. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan W. Smith since 2026. 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 Ryan W. Smith is held by other lawyers.