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A trial attorney admitted to practice in California and Ontario, I specialize in business disputes including consumer class action claims, torts, and IP litigation. Representative matters include: -Won trial on behalf of Grammy-award winning music producer. -Defeated a series of class action lawsuits brought against shippers and terminal operators at the Ports of Long Beach and LA.-Supervised investigation into cause and origin of fire that destroyed a building in Seoul S. Korea… Show more A trial attorney admitted to practice in California and Ontario, I specialize in business disputes including consumer class action claims, torts, and IP litigation. Representative matters include: -Won trial on behalf of Grammy-award winning music producer. -Defeated a series of class action lawsuits brought against shippers and terminal operators at the Ports of Long Beach and LA.-Supervised investigation into cause and origin of fire that destroyed a building in Seoul S. Korea. -Recovered damages incurred by food manufacturer due to contamination caused by third party. -Won summary judgment for property owner against $110 Million wrongful death claim. -Recovered funds lost in Ponzi scheme from broker dealer in FINRA action. -Recovered funds on behalf of investors in convertible bonds. -Won favorable settlement of consumer class action claim brought against cosmetic manufacturer. -Prevailed on behalf of a class of insurance carriers on class claims brought against foreign manufacturer of defective product responsible for home fires. -Defeated consumer class action and RICO claims brought against Full Tilt Poker; provided advice on transaction to resolve civil forfeiture proceedings.-Resolved Trademark dispute involving distributor of fashion merchandise.-Reached favorable settlement on behalf of investment bank in a string of securities class actions. -Won complete defense victory for software developers accused of misappropriating trade secrets by their former employer. -Won a favorable settlement for recording artist sued by a concert promoter. -Resolved other matters for high-profile clients without any press or attention.-Won case regarding false polling data during 2010 election cycle. -Counseled foreign clients on starting businesses in California re: corporate governance, IP, and immigration. -Provided pro bono representation through the KABA law clinic, and Christian Legal Aid Clinic. Show less

As a litigation associate, I worked on securities litigation and disputes involving intellectual property. I argued and won motion on eve of trial in case receiving world-wide media attention, contributing to a favorable settlement for our client. I drafted dispositive motions, discovery motions and motions in limine; I helped senior partners prepare complex matters for trial in high-stakes patent litigation. I also prepared expert witnesses for deposition in patent and securities litigation;… Show more As a litigation associate, I worked on securities litigation and disputes involving intellectual property. I argued and won motion on eve of trial in case receiving world-wide media attention, contributing to a favorable settlement for our client. I drafted dispositive motions, discovery motions and motions in limine; I helped senior partners prepare complex matters for trial in high-stakes patent litigation. I also prepared expert witnesses for deposition in patent and securities litigation; drafted pleadings, discovery requests and letters to opposing counsel; and managed relations with large corporate clients. I helped a junior partner organize discovery on 17 matters pending simultaneously in Europe, the United States and China. I served as second chair in commercial real-estate arbitration where we prevailed against the developer. Show less

Law Clerk: Drafted opinions and bench memos addressing a long list of issues including the admissibility of evidence in criminal trials, ineffective assistance of counsel, sentencing, habeas appeals, and violation of SEC rules. Presented cases to panel judges presiding over expedited matters.

Draft bench memoranda, opinions, orders and helped to manage chambers; created patent litigation handbook for federal judges.