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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...

David Barksdale focuses his practice on real estate finance, investment and development, with an emphasis on loan originations, strategic investments and joint venture transactions. He has more than 30 years of experience representing both lenders and borrowers in structured and syndicated finance transactions, and handling acquisitions, leasing, workouts, and restructurings involving real estate assets of all types. David represents life insurance companies, financial institutions, and inves...

Lawrence H. Heller focuses his practice on counseling individuals and members of their families on matters relating to domestic and international estate and income tax planning. Many of his clients are high net worth individuals. Lawrence writes and lectures extensively on subjects relating to domestic and international wealth transfer techniques and has testified before the House Ways and Means Committee Subcommittee on Oversight in 1995 on proposed legislation to tax U.S. citizens who renou...

Matthew Soroky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Matthew practices law in Encino, California Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Soroky 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 Matthew Soroky is held by other lawyers.

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.

Kevin D. DeBré is the Chair of the firm’s Artificial Intelligence Practice and Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions Practice. Kevin represents companies of all sizes – from pre-formation to middle market – and a broad spectrum of industries – from AI to VR. Kevin is a business lawyer, an intellectual property lawyer and a certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional. As a business lawyer, he structures and negotiates technology commer...

For high-net-worth individuals with interests on both coasts and around the globe, Abby Feinman acts as a trusted counsel for all their estate, trust and tax-planning needs. She puts advanced creative strategies to use in advising clients on wealth transfer, administering trusts and estates after death and resolving disputes over trusts and estates. She has extensive experience with philanthropic and charitable giving. Abby's clients include family offices, owners of closely held businesses, ...

Having solved thousands of business and legal issues related to real estate transactions over the years, John’s market coverage and depth are vast. From large-scale multi-use developments, office projects, retail, hotels and recreational facilities, to corporate headquarters, he has negotiated and closed almost every asset and deal type. A skilled negotiator and problem solver who knows California's commercial real estate market as well as anyone, John represents owners, developers, and...

Karin Bohmholdt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Karin practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Karin Bohmholdt 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 Karin Bohmholdt 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.