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J.R. Sechrist is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. J.R., 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 J.R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William D. Shapiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. WILLIAM D. SHAPIRO - William Shapiro has handled catastrophic injury/wrongful death actions for over 4 decades obtaining numerous seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements. Honors include: 2025 California Lawyer of the Year (CLAY Award) & Top 100 Plaintiff Lawyers , Daily Journal; 2025, 2022, 2016 and 2013 “Top Gun” Trial Lawyer of the Year ...

Ellisen Turner is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Based in the Los Angeles office, his broad IP practice includes patent and trade secret litigation and intellectual property transactions. Ellisen is an IP strategist who combines business acumen with deep understanding of IP law to support his clients’ business goals and maximize the value of their technology. Ellisen represents and counsels clients in complex commercial and intellectua...

Barbara A. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Barbara A., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barbara A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ivan Kallick’s bankruptcy, insolvency and workout practice concentrates on large reorganization cases and bankruptcy litigation. He represents a broad range of stakeholders, including debtors, creditors, creditors' committees, franchisors, real estate enterprises and large corporate/institutional interests.

Anthony Michael Glassman focuses his practice in the areas of First Amendment rights, media law, product disparagement, publicity and privacy rights, crisis management, and white-collar criminal defense. He has tried over 100 civil and criminal trials to jury verdict, and has handled numerous appellate matters before the California Supreme Court and federal appellate courts for the Ninth Circuit en banc , the Fifth Circuit, and the Tenth Circuit. Anthony is a Fellow in the American College of...

Emile A. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Emile A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emile A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barry Kurtz represents national and international franchisors and franchisees. A Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law (by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), Barry is experienced in franchise development; state, national and international regulatory compliance and disclosure documents; unit sales and purchases; franchisor/franchisee transactions, and more. As Chair of Lewitt Hackman's Franchise & Distribution Practice Group, Barry also works close...

Sarah Hamilton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anita Sabine is a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office and leads the firm’s real estate transactions and finance practice and the cannabis and CBD practice. She represents owners, operators, lenders, developers, investors and others in a range of financing, development, leasing and investment-related transactions. Anita guides real estate investment trusts, national retail grocers, public utilities, and other commercial developers and owners/users in acquiring, entitling, deve...