Michael J. "Mike" Shepard

Tom Burke concentrates his practice on media, entertainment and intellectual property litigation and counseling. He has over 23 years of litigation experience in the trial and appellate courts including multiple appearances in the California Supreme Court, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and California’s Courts of Appeal. Tom's clients include: Amazon.com, The Bakersfield Californian, California Newspaper Publishers Association, CBS, Center for Biological Diversity, Center for Investigati...

Deborah Schmall is widely recognized as one of the leading environmental law practitioners in California. She recently served as the Co-Chair of the Global Environment and Energy Practice at Paul Hastings. She is ranked Band One in Chambers for California Environmental Law. Starting with her career at the U.S. Justice Department’s Environmental Enforcement Section, where she prosecuted civil and criminal enforcement matters under a range of federal environmental laws, Deborah has practi...

Elinor Leary is a seasoned trial lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients and guiding them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. She founded First Person Legal in 2025 and focuses her practice on complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a record of achieving significant verdicts and settlements for individuals and families facing life-altering harm. Elinor is known for her compassionate approach and unwavering advocacy. She takes the time to ...

Christian R. Jagusch, MD, JD, joined the legal team at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger after a distinguished medical career as an Emergency Medicine Specialist. He began his academic journey at Creighton University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry summa cum laude and continued his academic success at the Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his postgraduate training at the Los Angeles County and University of Southern Cali...

Neil H. O'Donnell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Neil H. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Neil H. O'Donnell since 2008. 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 Neil H. O'Donnell is held by other lawyers.

Alan H. Murphy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Alan H. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Alan H. Murphy 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 Alan H. Murphy is held by other lawyers.

Barbara I. Antonucci is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Barbara I. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara I. Antonucci 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 Barbara I. Antonucci is held by other lawyers.

Julie A. Divola is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Julie A. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Julie A. Divola since 2006. 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 Julie A. Divola is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Kronenberg’s practice focuses on three areas. Catastrophic Injury: representing victims and their families who suffered from trucking, biking and other vehicle collisions; construction/industrial injuries; dangerous public roads; and defective products. He also has a niche practice representing people who consumed food allergens or pathogens, as well as workers who used defectively designed or manufactured food processing equipment. Mr. Kronenberg has over 20 years of experience lit...

Clarissa A. Kang represents employee benefit plans, plan administrators, plan sponsors, and fiduciaries in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA matters before federal and state courts and government regulatory agencies. Based in San Francisco, California, she advises clients on a broad range of ERISA litigation and compliance issues affecting retirement, health, and welfare benefit plans. As a director at Trucker Huss APC , Clarissa handles complex litigation involving benefit...