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Michael H. Dore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Michael H. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael H. Dore 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 Michael H. Dore is held by other lawyers.

Derek Roth is a partner in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Century City office. Mr. Roth is also a member of the Hospitality & Leisure practice group, representing institutional real estate investors and real estate companies in joint ventures, finance transactions, acquisitions and dispositions, fund formation and operational issues. Having spent four years in Paul Hastings’ Hong Kong office, Mr. Roth also has extensive experience represen...

Jonathan B. Sokol is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Jonathan B. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan B. Sokol since 2016. 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 Jonathan B. Sokol is held by other lawyers.

Steve focuses his practice on labor and employment law and related litigation on behalf of management. He represents employers in all facets of labor and employment, particularly in the areas of labor negotiations, arbitrations, wage and hour matters, and before the National Labor Relations Board. Steve also has extensive experience in advising employers on the labor/employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the hospitality industry. He held a number of positions with th...

Stephen D. Hibbard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Stephen D. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen D. Hibbard since 2020. 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 Stephen D. Hibbard is held by other lawyers.

Alan S. Watenmaker is the managing member of the Firm. He practices in the areas of tax, estate planning, trust administration and probate, and charitable planning. Mr. Watenmaker has twice been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers” in Southern California by “Super Lawyers” and has been selected as a “Southern California Super Lawyer” every year since 2004, when the list was first determined. He has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America every yea...

Alan Kornfeld is a senior litigation partner. His practice focuses principally on complex litigation matters in bankruptcy courts. Mr. Kornfeld has tried a diverse set of matters, including contested confirmations, DIP financing and cash collateral motions, sale motions, rejection motions, and incentive plan motions. Mr. Kornfeld has also handled a wide variety of commercial disputes in state and federal courts and has tried adversary actions and claim objections in bankruptcy courts. He was ...

Adam Spiegel focuses his practice on representing lenders and borrowers in commercial finance transactions, with an emphasis on structuring, negotiating and documenting secured and unsecured personal-property financing transactions, private equity, mezzanine and venture capital investments, workouts and restructurings, and debtor-in-possession financings. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/spiegel-adam/

Julian L. André focuses his practice on litigation with a particular emphasis on government prosecutions, enforcement actions and investigations, internal investigations, complex civil litigation and appellate matters. He is an experienced trial attorney and former federal prosecutor. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/julian-l-andre/

Mr. Orgel has had lead responsibility in chapter 11 cases representing public and private companies, creditors' committees, and trustees. Mr. Orgel also frequently consults with companies doing business with troubled businesses in and out of bankruptcy. Mr. Orgel is a graduate of Rutgers College and received his J.D. from UCLA. Mr. Orgel is a periodic lecturer on bankruptcy issues. He holds an AV Preeminent Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest recognition for ethical standards and legal ...