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Tom Ryan is a 30-year veteran of the Firm. Tom’s practice focuses on healthcare litigation. He has represented major health systems in antitrust, class action and False Claims Act cases in courts throughout the country. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/ryan-tom/

James K. Andrade is a Partner at Valensi Rose PLC in Los Angeles, California. His practice focuses on Litigation involving Trusts and Estates, with an emphasis on private client and fiduciary disputes. Mr. Andrade also advises individuals and families on private client wealth planning and management , elder financial abuse matters, and a range of business, ownership, and succession planning issues. Mr. Andrade represents companies, financial institutions, professional fiduciaries, trustees, a...

Elena Baca is the Global Chair of the Paul Hastings Employment Law Department and leads a diverse group of more than 80 lawyers in 10 offices around the world. Ms. Baca is a first-chair litigator who regularly navigates high-stakes litigation, conducts sensitive investigations and advises C-suite executives and corporate boards on compliance and regulatory issues involving human capital. In her role as practice Chair, Paul Hastings’ Employment Department has anticipated and led the resp...

Andrew T. Ryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Andrew T. practices law in Manhattan Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew T. Ryan 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 Andrew T. Ryan is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Nezhad is a personal injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, California, and the founder of Oaks Law Firm . His practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, representing individuals and families affected by serious accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death claims, and other negligence-related matters throughout the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas. Since founding Oaks Law Firm in 2002, Matthew Nezhad has dedicated his legal career to advocating for injured cli...

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

Aimee Kirby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Aimee practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Aimee Kirby 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 Aimee Kirby is held by other lawyers.

Schuyler Moore practices entertainment, corporate and tax law. He has been practicing in the entertainment industry since 1981, represents producers, sales agents, foreign distributors and financiers, and has handled some of the largest financing transactions in Hollywood. He is Chair of Stroock’s Entertainment Practice Group.

Eve Brackmann serves as lead counsel in jury and bench trials in all California state and federal courts and she is well known for her effective private arbitration work. Her real estate practice covers high-stakes litigation for casino developers, shopping center owners, mortgage companies, and big-box retailers. Her business litigation practice covers disputes in venture partnerships, manufacturer and distributor disputes, contract-related lawsuits, fiduciary duty, unfair competition, defam...

Amber N. Morton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Amber N. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Amber N. Morton 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 Amber N. Morton is held by other lawyers.