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Michael Davisson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Michael, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin M. Ehrhart is a Real Estate partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Kevin represents real estate investors, capital providers, owners, developers and others in all aspects of real estate related transactions. He focuses on capital investment directed to real estate and real estate operating companies, financings within all segments of the capital stack, joint ventures, property and operating company acquisitions. His practice has an emphasis on the acquisition and disposition of commercial...

Norman Pine, a Certified Appellate Law Specialist (State Bar, CBLS), has been singled out by CAALA (2003: “Appellate Lawyer of the Year"), CELA (Joe Posner Award), and the Daily Journal (“Top Employment Lawyers in California” 2009, 2011–2018, inclusive). For the past ten years he has been one of only a handful of appellate lawyers to make the “Top 100" Southern California Super Lawyers list (2009–2019, inclusive), and he has consistently been listed in Sout...

Pratik H. Shah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Pratik, who practices law California and Nevada, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pratik is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ellie Heisler, Entertainment group lead, provides advice to individuals and companies around the world on brand building, licensing, intellectual property protection, and operations. Ellie works with traditional entertainment clients on their entertainment career and on diversifying their revenue streams. She is well versed in FTC advertising regulations and is regularly invited to speak on the topic and train in-house counsel and marketing executives. Additionally, as an entrepreneur in the ...

Pamela Kohlman Webster is a Shareholder in Buchalter Nemer's Insolvency and Financial Solutions Practice Group, a member of the Executive Committee, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Webster’s practice includes corporate reorganizations, insolvency, bankruptcy, workouts and liquidations, with a particular emphasis on entertainment and regulated industries including insurance companies, healthcare providers, and financial instit...

Ryan Casey is a trial attorney at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, focusing his practice on litigating large and complex personal injury, wrongful death and product defect cases on behalf of injured individuals and consumers in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Since joining the firm, Mr. Casey has handled complex factual cases involving trucking collisions, auto collisions, construction site injuries, industrial injuries, recreational sporting injuries, and multiple cases from ...

Stacey Knight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Stacey, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stacey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert J. Catalano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Robert J., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Plinio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Music. Steve, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steve is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.