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Biography
I am a successful White Collar Defense & Business Law attorney. I defend individuals and companies facing prosecution, investigation, and complex litigation.
A former criminal prosecutor, I bring unique experience, knowledge and insight to aggressively advocate for my clients. I am dedicated to exceptional representation and the best possible outcomes.
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- White Collar Crime
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- 9th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
- Current
- Adjunct Professor
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- - Current
- Partner
- Holland & Knight
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- Assistant U.S. Attorney
- United States Attorney's Office
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- Associate
- Jones Day
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- Judicial Law Clerk
- U.S. District Court
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Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- J.D. (1996)
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- Pepperdine University
- MBA (1991)
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- American University
- B.A. (1987) | International Studies
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Awards
- Criminal Defense: White Collar
- The Best Lawyers in America
- 2014-2020
- Southern California Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- 2012-2020
- Top Litigators & Trial Lawyers
- Los Angeles Business Journal
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Criminal Justice Section; Health Law Section; Southern California White Collar Regional Subcommittee.
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Litigation Section, Executive Committee (2016-2019)
- St. Thomas More Society of Los Angeles
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Executive Committee
- Federal Bar Association
- Member
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Current Trends in CARES Act Tax Enforcement
- Tax Notes Federal
Speaking Engagements
- Is It Safe Yet? Business Liability & Constitutional Considerations in Reopening, Pepperdine University School of Public Policy
- Insights Into the Legal Profession, NESA
- Supreme Court Roundup: What Companies Need to Know, Pasadena Bar Association
- Current Trends in CARES Act Business Compliance and Government Fraud Enforcement, CLE Webinar
- Investigate: White Collar War Games, MCLE Webinar with PricewaterhouseCoopers
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