Jason H. Tokoro Email & Phone Number

Century City, California

Jason is a complex commercial litigator with extensive experience in the entertainment, professional sports, real estate, and financial industries. Representative matters include:Secured a blockbuster ruling for Warner Bros. and DC Comics in a complex intellectual property and contract action involving the rights to Superman, allowing the studio to continue using the comic book character going forward;Represented Lennar Corporation, a Fortune 500 land development company, in multiple matters including:o Secured a $54 million judgment for Lennar—the defendant—after a 13-month trial and defeated the plaintiffs’ mismanagement claims totaling more than $200 million;o Obtained a jury verdict of more than $1 billion in a securities fraud and market manipulation lawsuit on behalf of Lennar;o Secured a dramatic dismissal of a lawsuit involving a claimed partnership interest on the eve of trial based on admissions by the plaintiff at deposition; ando Successfully prosecuted malpractice/breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit against Lennar’s prior attorneys.Represented Sony Pictures Entertainment in asserted class action in California state court involving breach of contract and other claims relating to home video distribution of motion pictures;Secured dismissal on behalf of AEG, a leading sports and entertainment company, of copyright infringement claims relating to the motion picture soundtrack for “This Is It,” starring Michael Jackson;Obtained favorable settlement for the Brees Dream Foundation, a non-profit charity founded by NFL quarterback Drew Brees and his wife, in the prosecution of a breach of contract and fiduciary duties; andSuccessfully represented boxing promoter Top Rank and boxers Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito in various matters, including breach of contract, defamation, and matters before the New York and Nevada State Athletic Commissions.

Century City

Member of the firm's Business Trial and Litigation Practice and the Entertainment, Sports and Media Litigation Practice. Jason focuses primarily on complex litigation. Experience includes extensive motion practice, appellate drafting, oral argument, discovery, and pretrial investigation.Member, Pro Bono Committee, Green Office Initiative, Diversity Day Planning Committee; Chair, 2013 Diversity Day; Chair, Attorneys of Color Affinity Network.

Los Angeles, Ca

Researched and analyzed issues presented to the court in civil and criminal trials. Interpreted and applied case law and statutes in resolving party disputes. Drafted memoranda and tentative rulings related to various court documents, including motions to dismiss, sentencing and bankruptcy appeals, sanctions, and habeas corpus petitions. Assisted Judge Pregerson and his two law clerks in timely preparation of documents for trial, and ensured that court proceedings complied with procedural guidelines.

Honolulu, Hi

Managed escrow transactions for the financing and/or sale of commercial and residential real estate. Job involved preparing and analyzing escrow contracts, real estate documents, reports, and correspondence; performing mathematical computations in preparation of settlement statements; meeting continuous deadlines; coordinating between all parties involved in an escrow transaction; and developing and maintaining business relationships with real estate firms and lending institutions. Managed two escrow assistants and ensured compliance with terms and conditions of the purchase and/or financial agreements.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

Activities and Societies: Supervising Editor - Berkeley Business Law Journal; Member - Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic.

J.D. Candidate, Transfer

Activities and Societies: Vice Justice - Phi Alpha Delta; Member - Asian Pacific American Law Student Association Recipient - Paul Wildman.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English / Political Science

Activities and Societies: Member - Phi Beta Kappa; Member - Golden Key International Honor Society; Member - American Scholars National.