Rhonda Morgan

Mr. Gazin graduated from San Jose State University with honors in 1971, earning a BA degree in Political Science. He attended the University of Santa Clara School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1974. Mr. Gazin was admitted to the California State Bar in 1974, when he commenced his practice in Orange County. In Mr. Gazin’s early years of practice, he handled a broad spectrum of cases ranging from criminal defense, personal injury, business litigation and family law. Comme...

Hans Van Ligten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Hans, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hans is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Panteha Abdollahi is a seasoned litigator who represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters. She is well-versed in all stages of litigation and has tried numerous cases to verdict or settlement. She has authored and argued dozens of successful motions that have resulted in the early dismissal of claims. In addition to her commercial trial practice, Ms. Abdollahi leads her firm’s Appellate Practice Group. She has briefed matters before the United States Supreme Court, feder...

Jon Miller represents and counsels employers of all sizes in a range of employment and labor matters, often defending employers against lawsuits filed by former or current employees. He represents clients in the construction, retail, and technology industries before federal and state administrative agencies, including the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Department of ...

TODD G. FRIEDLAND, Business Litigation Attorney, OCBA President. Mr. Friedland’s practice at Stephens Friedland LLP focuses on commercial litigation and strategic counseling including complex contract disputes, derivative actions, class action defense, unfair business practices, trade secrets, business torts, intellectual property and real estate matters. Prior to forming Stephens Friedland LLP, Mr. Friedland practiced with the multi-national law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman....

Lara C. de Leon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lara C., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lara C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Colin P. Calvert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Colin P., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colin P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Darren is a partner at Aitken*Aitken*Cohn,one of California's most respected personal injury and civil litigation law firms. Aitken * Aitken * Cohn is dedicated to serving the injured and aggrieved consumer in a variety of legal conflicts. The firm enjoys a national reputation for the quality of its trial skills and the aggressive representation it provides on behalf of its personal injury clients.

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Nicole M. Shaffer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Nicole M., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.