Stephen P. Clark

Richard began his career as a workplace lawyer in 1977 after obtaining degrees from Cornell University’s School of Industrial & Labor Relations and the Santa Clara University law school. Richard has spent his entire career assisting management defend and risk manage workplace related legal matters and proposed personnel transactions. His experience in the trenches enables Richard to provide management with a clear-eyed assessment and strategic options. Richard’s style is one w...

Linda is an experienced trial attorney, having tried close to 100 jury trials. She focuses on defending employers and individuals who are sued for wrongful termination, employment discrimination, and harassment. Linda has represented health care, legal, retail, and public sector employers for over 35 years. She frequently lectures to management groups, administrators, judges, and physician groups as well as various bar sponsored groups. She also serves as a volunteer court appointed mediator ...

Steven Hilst is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Steven practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Hilst since 2021. 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 w...

Eugenia Steele is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Eugenia practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Eugenia Steele since 2022. 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 Eugenia Steele is held by other lawyers.

Matthew is a former in-house counsel at a large land developer. Matthew's experience enables him to understand the economic, legal, and practical challenges facing developers in California. Matthew's practice involves acquisitions, sales, and development for institutional and private clients, including life insurance companies, homebuilders, developers, major domestic and foreign banks, and other financial institutions. Matthew has substantial experience in structuring, negotiating, and docum...

Joshua R. Mandell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Joshua R. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua R. Mandell 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 Joshua R. Mandell is held by other lawyers.

Spencer is a land use and environmental attorney who serves as the Century City office operating partner. He has decades of experience advising national investors, developers, institutional entities, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices in complex land use entitlements and real estate transactions. He provides his clients with concierge legal services to deliver efficient, practical solutions that get deals done. Clients value the legal and management experience he brings to their b...

Rex Heinke is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished and experienced appellate practitioners in California, and among the best in the nation. He has argued more than 150 appeals in federal and state courts across the country. Between 2001 and 2020, Rex was co-head of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld’s nationally renowned Supreme Court and Appellate practice. He is regularly called on to defend major corporations and high-profile individuals in some of their most hotly conte...

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorney Pete Kaufman represents plaintiffs in complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation and catastrophic personal injury cases. Formerly a shareholder in the Florida-based national mass tort litigation firm Levin, Papantonio P.A., Mr. Kaufman joined PSR in 2010 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. Named the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs in Los Angeles by Bes...

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