Associate
Los Angeles, California, United States
- Extensive experience counseling a diverse array of clients and with a concentration on healthcare clients, on issues relating to ERISA, commercial litigation, class actions, healthcare payor-provider disputes.
- Advise and represent Fortune 500 clients as both plaintiff and defendant in California state court, federal court, and in arbitrations, including taking and defending depositions.
- Develop and implement case strategy regarding pre-answer motions, class certification, and discovery.
- Manage complex civil litigation, including overseeing discovery process, drafting dispositive motions at all stages of litigation, serving as regular point of contact for client matters and supervising junior associates.
- Negotiate with opposing counsel throughout extensive litigation discovery disputes.
- Analyze litigation risks and expected outcomes for ERISA and class-action cases.