Sean A. McCormick

Monica Shilling is a transactional partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She has a broad corporate and securities law practice that focuses on advising asset managers, private equity funds, and their portfolio companies on the full lifecycle of transactions. She also represents public companies, financial advisors, investment banks and issuers. She is experienced with mergers and acquisitions, capital markets offerings, leveraged buyouts, general corporate law and cor...

Brett Oberst leverages his more than 25 years of experience working with various industries to guide clients through complex environmental litigation and has resolved claims at all stages of litigation, including trial and appeal. A member of Alston & Bird’s Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group, Brett focuses on environmental law and representing clients in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings related to soil contamination, groundwater contamination, air em...

Russell Hayman represents companies in the technology, health, life sciences and in other sectors in complex civil litigation nationwide. Drawing on his background as a federal prosecutor, he has also represented companies in government investigations and criminal proceedings. A successful trial lawyer having taken over 25 cases to trial, Russell has successfully defended clients in complex federal antitrust, patent infringement and theft of trade secret cases involving acoustic, cellular, Wi...

Elizabeth A. Hernandez is a litigation attorney at BD&J PC in Los Angeles, California, representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation matters throughout Southern California. She works on complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, helping individuals and families pursue compensation after serious accidents and losses. Ms. Hernandez is known for her client-centered approach and thorough case preparation. She works closely with clients during every stage of litigation, prov...

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

Steven Weisburd has extensive experience representing businesses and individuals in federal and state courts in California and across the country, including class actions, business disputes, mass torts, MDLs, product liability, and other complex civil litigation, for clients in the consumer products industry, mass media and entertainment industries, technology industries, and financial services industry. A skilled litigator and legal strategist, Steven has over the past three decades amassed ...

Henry L. Sanchez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Henry L. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Henry L. Sanchez 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 Henry L. Sanchez is held by other lawyers.

Melanie Howard’s practice focuses on the acquisition, protection, licensing, exploitation and sale of intangible assets for major brands and individual talent. Known for her business-minded approach, she represents clients across a variety of industries, including fashion and luxury retail, esports, automotive, technology, entertainment and media, and financial. Clients regularly turn to Melanie for strategic brand protection guidance and counsel on data privacy matters in the context o...

A nationally recognized dealmaker, Eva serves as a strategic advisor to some of the most active private equity funds in the country. Clients turn to Eva for her business acumen, commercial advice, and sophisticated knowledge of the latest innovations and current market practices and trends. With over 30 years of experience, Eva has successfully negotiated on behalf of U.S. and global public and private companies, boards of directors, and private equity funds involving their most significant t...

Timothy J. Wheeler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Timothy J. practices law in El Segundo, California Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy J. Wheeler since 1995. 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 Timothy J. Wheeler is held by o...