Samantha M. Essayan

Ryan Saba is an award winning civil litigation and trial attorney. Ryan’s practice consists of prosecuting and defending individual, class action and mass action claims throughout the United States. On the plaintiff side, Ryan obtains some of the largest settlements and verdicts each year. On the defense side, Ryan is considered one of the premiere “bet-the-company” trial lawyers. Ryan has extensive experience in a wide range of federal and state matters, including consumer ...

Morvarid “Mory” Ahmadi is a senior trial attorney in the Los Angeles office of The Barnes Firm . Prior to joining The Barnes Firm, Mory spent a decade running her own practice. Over the course of her career, she has represented thousands of individuals in personal injury cases, including auto and motorcycle accidents , dog bites , and slip and falls , among other matters. Having grown up in Southern California, Mory’s passion is helping people in her community who have been ...

Laura Sedrish is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Laura practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Sedrish 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 Laura Sedrish is held by other lawyers.

Larry Russ is a founding partner and co-head of the litigation department of Russ August & Kabat. As an active trial attorney, Mr. Russ has focused on trademark, copyright, patent, business torts, trade regulation and advertising law and complex litigation. Mr. Russ has also worked extensively on antitrust and unfair competition matters. Directly after being admitted to the California Bar in 1978, Mr. Russ launched his career by successfully challenging Levi-Strauss & Co’s resal...

Robert L. Wallan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Robert L. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Robert L. Wallan since 2025. 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 Robert L. Wallan is held by other lawyers.

Lisa Kantor is a founding partner of Kantor & Kantor LLP. Lisa has focused her law practice on representing individuals whose health benefits have been denied for treatment of physical or mental illnesses. Since 2007, Lisa has been a nationwide advocate for patients suffering eating disorders and litigating denials of medically necessary treatment for eating disorders. Through Lisa’s dedication to her clients, Kantor & Kantor has become the only law firm in the country with a di...

Anthony R. Callobre is a Shareholder and Chair of Buchalter Nemer's Bank and Finance Practice Group. He practices in the areas of commercial lending and corporate finance. His clients include commercial banks, commercial finance companies, hedge funds, private equity groups, business development companies, and other investors and lenders. Tony practices across a broad spectrum of the commercial and industrial sector. His practice includes debt financing transactions, ranging from middle-marke...

Heather Richardson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Insurance Law. Heather practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Heather Richardson 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 Heather Richardson is held by other lawyers.

Stuart Kim is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Stuart practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart Kim 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 Stuart Kim is held by other lawyers.

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...