Nina Marino co-founded Kaplan Marino, PC, with partner Richard Kaplan in 1998 to create a platform for their then-burgeoning white-collar practice. Since then, Nina has devoted her practice exclusively to white-collar and complex criminal defense, achieving global recognition for her successful representation of individuals. Nina Marino, recognized by Chambers USA, says, “Nina Marino has cultivated an excellent reputation in the market for her skillful representation of senior executives in white-collar criminal litigation.” Forbes Advisor says, “Nina Marino is frequently recognized as on of the best criminal defense attorneys in California.” Clients say, “she is dogged in getting to the bottom of things, but she’s smart and flexible. She is very focused on her clients’ interests, and she is really top-notch.”As a prominent member of the criminal defense bar, Nina Marino has been honored with the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section's (CJS) Charles English Award, the highest accolade for excellence in criminal justice. She serves as the First Vice Chair of the Section, the Director for Continuing Legal Education, and the founder of the Women in White Collar Subcommittee. Additionally, she is a founding member and City Leader of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Women in White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) and established the Criminal Justice Section of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA). Nina was also the Appointed Chair of the Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives for the Central District of California. A sought-after commentator, author, and speaker, Nina has led discussions at various national and international conferences on topics ranging from international criminal investigations and public corruption to unconscious bias in expert testimony and issues related to virtual currencies and international extradition. She co-hosts the podcast “White Collar Talks with Nina and Joe,” which delves into pertinent white-collar issues through guest interviews. With over three decades of advocacy for women’s issues, Nina has significantly contributed to reshaping the gender composition of the ABA’s educational programming and frequently speaks at domestic and international forums. She regularly authors articles and treatises on criminal law and international extradition, including a recent chapter in International Litigation Strategies and Practice (Third Edition) entitled International Extradition.