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Kristen Hart is a criminal defense and immigration attorney, and one of the named partners of Cabrera & Hart, LLP, located in Los Angeles, California. Kristen received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School in Orange County, and received a certificate in Intellectual Property, with a concentration in Criminal Law. She spends her free time running her non-profit organization called Dare to Dream, LA, which focuses on raising money to help benefit the health and education of children in Los Angeles County. Kristen has partnered with the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, to donate funds to their facility.

Kresimir is a business and corporate attorney. He has represented companies ranging from start-ups to numerous Nasdaq listed companies. Kresimir has assisted his public clients in IPOs, spin-offs, going private transactions, SEC compliance, corporate governance, corporate reorganizations and complex financing transactions. He has advised startups and middle market companies on contracts, equity compensation, debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder matters.. His clients have raised more than $1.2 Billion in capital through: public and private securities offerings (including private placements and PIPEs), commercial bank loans, other asset-based lenders, private equity firms, strategic partners, and VCs. He also structured, negotiated, and closed mergers and acquisitions with a market value in excess of $500 Million in domestic and international settings. Kresimir has assisted his clients in alliance, development, distribution, licensing, marketing and sales agreements worth in excess of $750 Million.. He has also acted as a business advisor to numerous technology and healthcare companies helping his clients obtain financing, distribute their products, find partners, and attract talent.. His practice areas include business and contracts, corporate, deal structure, equity compensation, governance and compliance, financing, investor relations, joint-ventures, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, reorganizations, securities, start-ups, and venture funding.. Industries. Kresimir has significant experience in following industries:. Education. Food/Restaurant. Healthcare. Real Estate. Software

Known as a tough civil litigator who represents property owners in construction defect and real estate lawsuits, and employees in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination, Kenneth G. Ruttenberg is an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest designation an attorney can earn, nationwide. In 2014, he was named a Southern California “Super Lawyer” by his peers, and from 2015 through 2022, has been listed among the Top 100 Super Lawyers of Southern California. Ken’s aggressive approach to litigation has earned him rave reviews for acting as his clients’ voice and fierce advocate in the legal system. One of his past clients wrote: “You will never find an attorney as qualified and dedicated as Mr. Ruttenberg. His strength of character cannot be matched.” Over the 25+ years that he has been practicing law, he has settled numerous cases involving sexual harassment, disability and racial discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.. Similarly, on matters of construction defects, he has obtained multiple six and seven-figure settlements and awards on behalf of property owners, both in court and in arbitration. Additionally, he has obtained verdicts or settled lawsuits involving real estate disputes, personal injury, mold exposure, medical malpractice, wrongful death, breach of contract, business disputes, and insurance bad faith. He also has two published opinions from the California Court of Appeals. All told, Ken is considered one of the best civil litigators in Southern California.. Ken’s expertise in representing the owners of single-family homes, apartment buildings and condos in construction defect lawsuits comes from his years of practicing real estate law. Over that time, Ken has built valuable relationships with construction experts in all fields to assist in uncovering hidden defects and calculating damages. With all of his clients, Ken is able to win their trust and get the job done.

Kirby Fernando Cañon focuses his practice solely on protecting workers who are wrongfully terminated or experience harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.  Mr. Cañon represents workers against large, private, and public employers in both state and federal courts.. Mr. Cañon is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association (“CELA”), the National Employers Lawyers Association (“NELA”) and the Fresno County Bar Association.  In CELA, he is the Co-Chair of the Immigrant Employee Rights. He is also a member of the Legislative and Worker Outreach Committees.  He attended UCLA after earning a full academic scholarship and holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Development Studies.  He graduated with a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law with Outstanding Achievement for his Pro Bono work.  During his time as a student at UCLA and UC Hastings, Mr. Cañon advocated for student rights, educational opportunity and access for low-income and traditionally underrepresented minorities.  He focused his time as a student mentor for Students Heightening Academic Performance through Education; the Political Chair for the La Raza Law Students Association; a student representative for the Associated Students of Hastings and Staff and Community Outreach Editor for the Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal.  He also worked as a student clinician in the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies.  He also clerked for the Honorable Maria Elena James, Chief Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of California.. Mr. Cañon is the proud son of a dedicated single-mother and was born in the beautiful San Andres Islas in Colombia.  He came to United States in 1997.  In his spare time, he is an avid soccer fan who enjoys cooking traditional dishes from around the world and keeping up with current events.. AREAS OF PRACTICE. Wrongful Termination. Mental and Physical Disabilities. Medical Leaves. Retaliation. Whistleblower. First Amendment, 18 U.S.C. 1983. Discrimination. Harassment. Sexual Harassment. USERRA / Military Leaves. BAR ADMISSIONS. California Superior Courts. United States District Court, Eastern District. United States Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit. EDUCATION. University of California Los Angeles, UCLA, June 2006. Inter-American Court of Human Rights, June 2008. University of California, Hastings College of The Law, June 2010. HONORS and AWARDS. Outstanding Achievement in Pro Bono, June 2010. Bill Gates Millennium Scholar, June 2001 – June 2006. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS. ACTIVITIES and MEMBERSHIPS. Member, California Employment Lawyers Association. Co-Chair, CELA’s Immigrant Employment Rights Committee. Member, National Employment Lawyers Association. LANGUAGES. Spanish & English

Kimberly M. Talley has had the distinctive honor of being named one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in Southern California by the Super Lawyers Publication for 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013.  In 2012, she was selected to become a Fellow for the American Bar Foundation, an honorary society that is limited to the top one percent of all attorneys licensed to practice in the United States. For the last 20 plus years, Ms. Talley has devoted her practice to management-side labor and employment law. She is favorably regarded in the legal community as an effective advocate in labor and employment arbitrations, negotiations, hearings and administrative proceedings, in all phases of litigation and at trial in state and federal courts.. Ms. Talley regularly represents employers and individual defendants in single plaintiff, multi-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, in both state and federal court, including employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, failure to accommodate, wage and hour, wrongful termination, breach of contract, tort and other employment claims. She is skilled in all facets of discovery and fact-gathering, legal research, law and motion, and courtroom advocacy.. Ms. Talley has conducted numerous investigations into alleged workplace misconduct and other complaints brought by employees. In addition to her litigation experience, she provides day-to-day advice and counseling to clients concerning all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. In 2010, Ms. Talley had the distinctive privilege of becoming a published author as one of several contributing authors in the American Bar Association’s Second Edition of its book called “The Woman Advocate.” My chapter is entitled “Succeeding As A Woman of Color.

KILLEDJIAN LAW CORPORATION:. I am a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney and the managing partner at Killedjian Law Corporation – a criminal defense law firm. My passion for law and justice began when an immediate family member was arrested and incarcerated when I was 20 years old. As my loved one was shuffled through the criminal justice system, I witnessed the inequities of what is undoubtedly an imperfect system. This experience prompted me to attend law school with the sole purpose of practicing criminal defense.. In law school, I clerked for the federal public defender’s office which further fueled my love and passion for advocacy and the pursuit of equal justice. Since my 1999 admission to the State Bar of California, I practiced criminal defense law obtaining numerous defense verdicts. My strong strategic vision in criminal defense law provides my clients with formidable representation in California state and federal courts.. By focusing on criminal defense law, I operate a full-service criminal defense law firm, handling all cases from inception to trial. I handle all matters herself, ensuring that I am readily available whenever a client has a question about their case. The Killedjian Law Corporation handles cases from the pre-filing and investigative stages all the way to progress reports, including post-conviction relief.. As a lawyer who truly enjoys my practice, I continuously grow my knowledge of the law and keep apprised of all legal changes. This, combined with my out-of-the-box thinking, enables me to provide an individualized defense and strategy for each one of my clients.. I am a member of various associations, including National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, and the Armenian Bar Association. I have not only been a successful Criminal Defense Lawyer for over 22 years but have also solidified a reputation that displays me as a passionate and zealous advocate on behalf of all my clients.. MELO LAW CORP:. I fight for those injured by the negligence of others while my clients recover from their injuries. With an impressive 24-year legacy of fighting for victims, my name (Melo) is synonymous with unwavering commitment, unparalleled legal acumen, and remarkable results. A proud alumnus of California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my thirst for justice and passion for the law led me to Whittier College School of Law. There, I honed my skills, cultivated my strategic mindset, and developed a tenacious spirit that would later define my illustrious navigating the complexities of personal injury law.. Over the course of my two-and-a-half-decade-long career, I have been the pillar of strength for countless individuals and families and recovered millions of dollars for them. My vast experience spans thousands of settled cases, each testament to my meticulous attention to detail, my adept negotiation skills, and my unyielding determination. But what truly sets me apart is my exceptional talent as a litigator. In the courtroom, I transform into a relentless advocate, presenting my client’s cases with a combination of compelling storytelling, substantial evidence, and unwavering conviction. My prior experiences and academic background formed a solid foundation, but it’s my innate empathy, my genuine desire to help, and my deep-seated sense of justice that drives my success.. When you engage with me, you’re not just getting a lawyer; you’re gaining an ally, a protector, and a champion. However, my accolades and accomplishments are not just measured in the successful cases I have championed or secured in settlements. They are also reflected in the profound impact I have had on the lives of my clients. Those I represent find solace in my confidence, are empowered by my dedication, and are often awe-inspired by my ability to turn even the most challenging situations into victories. The testimonials and praises of my clients echo the same sentiment time and again—I am not just a lawyer; I am a lifeline.. Before establishing my footprint in the world of personal injury, I gained invaluable insights working in different spectrums of the legal landscape. This diverse experience equipped me with a unique perspective, allowing me to anticipate challenges, craft innovative strategies, and ultimately, ensure my clients always have the upper hand. As the personal injury landscape continues to evolve, I remain at the forefront, constantly updating my knowledge, refining my strategies, and ensuring that my clients receive nothing but the best representation. It’s this commitment to excellence, coupled with my profound expertise, that has solidified my reputation as one of the finest attorneys.. If you or a loved one are seeking representation that combines experience, dedication, and unparalleled expertise, look no further. Reach out to me today and take the first step towards securing the justice you deserve.

Khansari Law Corp., APC has offices centrally located in West Los Angeles, and provides legal services to clients in all of Southern California. Khansari Law Corp., APC (“KLC”) is a full service law firm focused on Bankruptcy Law, Real Estate Law, Business/Commercial Law and Personal Injury Law. Attorney Andre A. Khansari represents business and individual debtors, debtors in possession, creditors, trustees, receivers, specializing in all areas of insolvency, bankruptcy (including Ch. 7, 11 and 13), creditors’ rights, out of court workouts and collection actions. Mr. Khansari clerked for the chief bankruptcy judge in the Central District of California and has practiced bankruptcy with two preeminent international bankruptcy firms, representing, among others, Ch. 7 panel trustees in the Central District of California. KLC also represents entities and individuals in all facets of commercial and residential real estate transactions and litigation. Mr. Khansari represents landlords/tenants, purchasers and sellers, commercial and residential real estate developers, joint venture partners, limited partners, and has substantial experience in representing commercial/residential landlords and tenants with regard to unlawful detainers, evictions and foreclosures. Mr. Khansari practiced real estate at the largest real estate law firm in California and brings his wealth of real estate knowledge and experience to KLC. KLC also handles personal injury matters with substantial experience in representing victims of automobile collisions in collecting property damages, including loss of use, bodily injury damages (serious and soft tissue), lost wages and general damages for pain and suffering. Prior to becoming an attorney, among other professions, Mr. Khansari was a licensed property and casualty insurance agent for one of the largest auto insurance companies in the nation. KLC is dedicated to achieving the best possible results, with integrity and experience. KLC’s founding member Andre A. Khansari is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Law and has practiced with several large international law firms. With KLC, you retain big law firm counsel at small law firm fees. Please contact Khansari Law Corp., APC to discuss your case and set up a free consultation.

Kevin Boyle specializes in resolving large high-profile plaintiffs cases by trial or settlement. Kevin represents a number of clients in a wide range of matters -- from catastrophic personal injuries to mass torts to intellectual property infringement to major breach of contract.. Kevin Boyle has been named as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Los Angeles Daily Journal. Kevin has been selected as one of The Best Lawyers in America by American Lawyer Media, and has been profiled as one of The Best Lawyers in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Times. Kevin Boyle is listed in Marquis Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who in American Law, and Marquis Who's Who of Emerging Leaders. Kevin Boyle has been honored as Finalist for the Consumer Attorneys of California's Trial Lawyer of the Year. Kevin was picked to be a Super Lawyer by California Law & Politics magazine. In the past, he was one of four lawyers profiled as a Rising Star by that same publication. Kevin also holds an A-V ranking from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest ranking a lawyer can attain.. Kevin recently settled a case for two Army Chief Warrant Officers injured when their Apache Longbow attack helicopter crashed in Tikrit, Iraq. It is the largest known settlement for soldiers in a case stemming from the war in Iraq ($13.55 million). Kevin was co-trial counsel in the recent Dominguez v. City and County of San Francisco, which resulted in a $27.4 million jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 4 year-old girl and injuries to three others. San Francisco completely denied liability but the jury found it to be 100% liable. That case was named one of the top 10 verdicts in America by numerous publications. In a recent 12-month period, Kevin tried three cases to jury verdict and obtained three verdicts, each over $10 million: Witham/Garcia v. Avjet ($10.2 million verdict for non-economic wrongful death damages plus finding of punitive damages [and $11.7 million subsequent settlement]); Wu v. Singapore Airlines ($15 million verdict for non-economic wrongful death damages in a damages-only trial in federal court); and Marx v. Storage Technology Corp. ($13 million--$3 million compensatory wrongful termination verdict, plus a $9 million punitive damages verdict, plus a $1 million attorneys fee award).. Kevin Boyle is currently one of the lead attorneys on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee the Burlington Northern train disaster cases as well as on the Los Angeles Metrolink train derailment cases. He recently finished his duties on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committees for the cases involving the crash of Alaska Airlines 261 off the California coast and the crash of Singapore Airlines flight 006 in Taipei, Taiwan. Kevin recently represented a small company called Positive Ions, Inc. in a trademark infringement suit against media giant Ion Media Networks (formerly Paxson Communications), which settled for a confidential amount while the defendant’s CEO was testifying during trial.. Prior to founding Panish, Shea & Boyle, Kevin Boyle was an attorney with Santa Monica's Greene, Broillet, Panish & Wheeler. Before that, Kevin served the country as law clerk to the late Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist of the United States Supreme Court and, before that, to Judge Melvin T. Brunetti of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Kevin has also practiced on the defense side with the Washington, D.C. office of Kirkland & Ellis.. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Kevin Boyle studied law at the University of Arizona. He finished law school first in his class, served as the Business Editor of the Arizona Law Review, and published an article concerning manufacturers' duties to retrofit defective products before they cause further injury.. Kevin is an active member of a Board of Governors of the American Association of Justice (formerly ATLA) NLD. Kevin is on the Board of Governors of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers of Los Angeles. He is also a member of the Amicus Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Kevin is an editor of the ABA's Aviation Law Quarterly. Kevin Boyle is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles and the Consumer Attorneys of California. Kevin is also on the Board of the Law College Association of the University of Arizona.

Kermani Law Firm is a boutique law firm with a practice focused largely on business and real estate litigation, and real estate purchase and sale transactions. Our civil litigation practice includes: contract disputes, business litigation, personal injury, Entertainment law, Intellectual Property litigation, real property disputes and related matters.. As part of our transactional real estate practice, we offer risk management and training for real estate brokers and realtors. We represent buyers and sellers of real property in the acquisition and sale of residential, commercial and industrial real property assets.. Our founder, Ms. Samira Kermani, Esq., is a practicing real estate attorney, litigator, litigation consultant, expert witness.  Ms. Kermani also serves as a mediator and arbitrator.  She handles civil litigation and real estate transactions.  Ms. Kermani has been designated an expert witness in the area of brokers’ duties and standard of care. She is a member of the California Association of Realtors’ Legal Affairs Forum.  She serves as an Arbitrator at the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors.  Ms. Kermani consults on risk management issues and is legal counsel to brokers.  She is a frequent speaker on real estate brokerage law and standard of care issues. She is the author of a Real Estate Blog. Ms. Kermani is a graduate of UCLA and Loyola Law School.  She has been a licensed attorney in California since 1994.  She is also a licensed broker (2001), has owned and operated as a franchisee of a national real estate brokerage, and practiced with Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills North office.  She is the CEO and General Counsel of Karlton Stone Brokerage   .

Kenneth S. Wolf possesses more than forty years of experience in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, litigation and dispute resolution.  Mr. Wolf is also an experienced mediator of trust and estate litigation matters, having handled more than 100 mediations with a 95% success rate.. Mr. Wolf has qualified and testified as an expert witness in several Los Angeles County Superior Court cases involving probate and trust issues.  He has been appointed by the Los Angeles County Probate Court as PVP counsel or guardian ad litem in at least ten cases over the past thirty years, and on two occasions has been appointed as a special master to render written reports to the Court on probate-related matters.. Mr. Wolf has routinely presented before various local bar associations, professional groups, and conferences in the areas of estate planning as well as trust and estate administration and litigation.. Mr. Wolf has been awarded an AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards. Since 1995, he has been consistently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® editions. He has been named to the Southern California Super Lawyers list for fourteen consecutive years (2004-2017).

Kennedy Art Law provides smart legal strategies for creatives and small business owners. We help with contracts (review, drafting, and negotiation), intellectual property (trademark and copyright registration, licensing, and defense), and business (formation and management). Many of our clients are in online video or digital media, independent production, and e-commerce. By keeping overhead low, we provide competitive prices and offer excellent value. We'd love to hear from you.

Ken Boyd, the sole proprietor of Law Office of Ken Boyd, is an attorney licensed to practice in California (State Bar No. 329454). Mr. Boyd represents employees in employment lawsuits involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, wage/hour violations, and sexual assault and battery. Mr. Boyd has represented employees against massive corporations, small businesses, and non-profits.. Mr. Boyd received his law degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 2019. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz where he graduated with university and departmental honors in 2013. Before founding Law Office of Ken Boyd, Mr. Boyd practiced law at the Wilshire Law Firm, PLC and Bononi Law Group, LLP.. Mr. Boyd is a member of multiple trade associations including the California State Bar, the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Labor & Employment Section, and the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA).. Mr. Boyd is a native of California, growing up in Northern California’s Mendocino and Sonoma Counties. He has lived in Southern California since 2016, and now resides in South Pasadena.

Kelly Decsy received her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School in 2010. While attending Ms. Decsy received both Cali and Witkin awards for obtaining the highest grade in her law school class. During her time at Law school Ms. Decsy participated in a law school study abroad program and completed one semester of her legal course work at the University of London located in London, England and completed several specialized international law programs. Ms. Decsy also volunteered at Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles during her second and third years at law school to provide free legal services to underprivileged individuals.  Ms. Decsy received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside in 2006. During her time a the University of California Ms. Decsy participated in several humanitarian organizations. For three years in college, Ms. Decsy started as a publicist and eventually became the Vice president of Habitat for Humanity, University of California, Riverside chapter. Ms. Decsy also participated in a volunteer study abroad program run through Conservation Volunteers International, International Student Volunteers Organization and the University of California. This program was located in Australia and combined course work with rigorous hands on humanitarian and ecological conservation efforts.  Ms. Decsy was born and raised in Westlake Village, California and attended Thousand Oaks High school. While in high school Ms. Decsy participated in the Drama program and was a Southern California CIF champion butterflyer on the swim team.

Keli Reynolds is a founding partner of Olmos & Reynolds Law Group, LLP. For nearly a decade, Ms. Reynolds has provided legal representation to immigrants before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Consulates Overseas, U.S. Immigration Courts and California Criminal Courts. Ms. Reynolds’ immigration practice includes matters such as removal defense, family immigration and employment immigration. Her criminal practice includes both pre- and post-conviction remedies for immigrants.. Ms. Reynolds also practices before the Board of Immigration Appeals and has argued five cases before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has twice argued before the California Court of Appeals on cases involving post-conviction relief. Ms. Reynolds has also successfully litigated numerous lawsuits against the U.S. government for unreasonable delay in adjudicating immigration applications.. Ms. Reynolds has been an invited speaker at events and seminars held by the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Chapman University School of Law and the University of California – Los Angeles School of Law. Ms. Reynolds is also a board member of the Vail Center for Immigrant Rights, an organization dedicated to providing free legal representation to indigent immigrants facing removal proceedings.. Ms. Reynolds is a 2003 graduate of Loyola Law School where she was a recipient of a Faculty Academic Honors Scholarship and a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. A member of the California State Bar since December of 2003, Ms. Reynolds is also admitted to practice before the Central District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Keith Turner has been practicing since 1990. He spent his first 16 years at larger firms, including being a partner at a Beverly Hills firm. He represented large companies and entities in complex legal matters involving business, real estate, and insurance issues, and at the urging of a large client, he opened his own law office in 2007 to provide the same high-quality legal representation but with greater ability to offer alternative and performance-based fee arrangements.. He applies his knowledge and experience in large and complex matters to every case, no matter what the size. Optimistic and willing to fight for his clients, Keith Turner places great emphasis on initial evaluations that result in cost-effective, results-oriented strategies to save his clients valuable time and money.. As a litigator, Keith Turner represents clients in business, entertainment, insurance, legal malpractice, and real estate matters. He also serves as outside general counsel for manufacturing, construction, and real estate-related businesses. In addition to his own practice, he is “of counsel” to national law firm Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC, as well as Beverly Hills boutique law firm Funsten & Franzen.. - See more at: #

Kaveh Keshmiri is the lead attorney at Law Office of Kaveh Keshmiri, a boutique law firm that he founded in 2013. It was at a very young age that Mr. Keshmiri knew he wanted to pursue a career in law and that he would one day represent those that are in need of justice.He graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Political Science from UCSD and minored in English. In 2012, he completed her legal education at Loyola Law School and was admitted to practice in 2012. Today, he focuses on providing legal services in the areas of Personal Injury Law, Real Estate Law,  Probate, and Immigration Law. Balancing high levels of both compassion and fervor, Kaveh does everything within his power to provide the best results to his clients.

Kathleen Grzegorek has been a California State Bar-Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law for over nineteen years.. She has over twenty-five years of immigration experience serving a diverse client base with an emphasis on business immigration in the professional, high technology, academic, fine arts, scientific and entertainment fields. Clients range from start-up enterprises to mid-size and large companies, law firms, nonprofit entities, as well as government institutes and universities.. Ms. Grzegorek is very active in the immigration field and has lectured and published frequently on topics such as Immigration in a Fluctuating Economy; Immigration for Business Professionals in Finance, Marketing and Operations; Nonimmigrant Visas for Entertainers, Athletes and Artists; and The J-1 Program Demystified: Answers to your Top J-1 Visa Questions, Inside Immigration, April 2013.. Activities in the immigration field also include liaison and policy formation on the regional and national level. She served with the American Immigration Lawyers Association as Chair of the Students & Scholars Committee from 2011-2013. She served as the Chair of the Liaison Committee for the California Service Center from 2008 to 2010. She also works with the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) where she spoke at the 2011-2015 annual conferences.. Ms. Grzegorek’s husband is a Research Scientist in Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology.  They live in a historic craftsman home in Pasadena, California with a superb Japanese-style garden. She is a member of the board of the Friends of the Gamble House, a house museum operated by the University of Southern California.

Kate is a founding member of KJ Injury & Accident Lawyers, PC.. Kate was born in Russia and raised in Los Angeles, California.. Kate is a hard-working, dedicated, and aggressive attorney who prides herself on her work ethics and creative thinking.. Kate is a zealous advocate for people who were injured by the carelessness of others. Having been injured in a major auto accident when she was a teenager, she understands the effects the injuries have on clients and their families. It is this perspective that has given Kate the drive to fight for her clients. She supports organizations whose central mission is to advance the rights of consumers and victims, such as Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.. In her time away from the office, Kate enjoys hiking, yoga, traveling, and cooking. Kate loves to spend most of her free time with her family and friends.

Karie Boyd is the CEO at Boyd Law. Her practice focuses on high profile divorce matters, including celebrity dissolutions, executive divorce, and high net worth matters. Ms. Boyd has a strong reputation in the legal community for being an attorney who gets results, especially when dealing with complex asset distributions. She has offices throughout Southern California, including Century City, Irvine, and downtown San Diego.  Boyd Law's attorney and staff are among the elite in the legal community.. Ms. Boyd has been nominated for Top Attorney in family law forseveral consecutive years and is the recipeint of many prestigious awards such as Woman Who Mean Business.. Prior to becoming the CEO of Boyd Law, Ms. Boyd was a shareholder at Boyd Contreras APC, and owner the Law Office of Karie J. Boyd. In addition, before practicing law, Ms. Boyd was an extern for the legal department of Callaway Golf and a law clerk for Mazzarella Caldarelli LLP.

Kareem Aref is a lifetime advocate. Before practicing law, Mr. Aref was active in national movements around education, criminal justice, and social justice reforms. Mr. Aref joined the legal field as a civil rights and municipal law attorney with what was then Cota Cole and Huber LLP. He then joined the ranks of the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office. As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Aref handled all types of felony cases in addition to serving as a specialized Auto theft prosecutor. Mr. Aref also worked as Trial Counsel for Strategic Legal Practices APC working on plaintiff-side consumer protection cases. He has prepared and conducted innumerable cases for trial, hearings, and depositions in various areas of law and has successfully tried numerous jury trials to verdict.. Kareem Aref is the attorney you can count on to skillfully defend your rights and fight your case. As a former Prosecutor, Mr. Aref has gained invaluable experience and insider knowledge of the system, developed professional relationships, and honed his legal skills to secure the best possible outcome for you.. His stature in the legal community has helped him build relationships with District Attorneys, court staff, and judges to ensure that he can effectively achieve the best possible outcome for every client.. During his years as a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Aref prosecuted thousands of crimes, from basic misdemeanors to the most serious felony offenses. His practice included countless motions, preliminary hearings, and cases that allow Mr. Aref to stand tall in any courtroom, lobbying, or advocacy space.. Mr. Aref's oratory skills have earned him recognized on the international level. Taken with his nonprofit Mr. Aref puts all his time and experience into bettering his community and the world around him.In addition to practicing law, Mr. Aref is the President-Elect of the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association, an active member of the American Bar Association, a founding member of the League of Egyptian American Professionals, and just completed a term with the National Conference of Bar Examiners' Content Scope Committee reimagining the new bar exam. He is excited to be a part of the Color of Excellence and continue his life dedication to justice.. Kareem Aref has an outstanding track record of client successes and a reputation for strategic and holistic thinking that has made him into a dedicated leader, a tireless servant of justice, and a trusted advisor.

Justin Marquez is an award-winning advocate for victims of corporate wrongdoing and injured persons. Justin has been instrumental in positively shaping the law to better protect the rights of employees and consumers, having achieved numerous landmark victories on behalf of his clients.  In 2024, Justin received a CLAY Award from the Daily Journal for his work in the $25 million Peters v. Apple false advertising class action case. He has been selected as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” since 2023, a “Super Lawyer” since 2022, and a “Super Lawyer Rising Star” from 2017 to 2020, and he holds a 10.0 rating from .

Justin M. Gaynor joined Sklar Law, P.C. in 2010 and is currently an Associate focusing on corporate/transactional law. Specifically, Justin has been involved with a wide range of transactions related to business planning and formations, shareholder buyouts, private equity acquisitions and debt financings.. Justin earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles in 2010, where he graduated Order of the Coif and as a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society and the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society. During law school, Justin was a staff writer for the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review and an extern to the Honorable Valerie Baker Fairbank of the United States District Court, Central District of California.. Prior to joining the firm, Justin owned and managed his own catering company giving him a unique ability to relate to and identify with the firm’s clients and provide practical business and legal advice.. Justin received his B.S. in 2006 from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business where he concentrated in finance and investment markets. Presently, Justin serves on the Board of Directors of the USC Marshall Alumni Association – Los Angeles Chapter. Before moving to Los Angeles, Justin spent 20 years in New York and currently maintains strong ties with both coasts. He is married and lives with his wife in West Los Angeles, CA.

Justin Farar is a partner at Farar & Lewis, LLP which is a boutique firm dedicated to helping injured victims obtain the best possible financial recovery. Justin has recovered over $30 million dollars in last two years by vigorously pursuing claims on behalf of individuals that have been injured by the negligent and wrongful conduct of others. Farar & Lewis, LLP is consistently ranked as Super Lawyers, is certified Lead Counsel in personal injury law, and a part of the Million Dollars Advocates for obtaining million dollar recoveries.

Julia Schneider received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kansas, with a double major in Spanish and Latin American Studies. During her time at KU, she was involved in many campus organizations, studied abroad in Mexico and Costa Rica, and worked as a legal intern at the Douglas County District Court Trustee’s Office for three years. After graduation, Ms. Schneider moved to Barranquilla, Colombia where she taught fifth grade science and language arts at a bilingual school.. After teaching in Colombia for three years, Ms. Schneider moved to San Diego to attend a Masters of Arts program in Latin American Studies at the University of California San Diego. During graduate school, Ms. Schneider worked as a teaching assistant for the Sixth College freshman writing program, wrote a master’s thesis about Colombian peace initiatives, and volunteered several hours each week in the immigration department at the International Rescue Committee of San Diego.. Shortly after earning her MA, Ms. Schneider entered California Western School of Law as a Trustee’s Scholar. During her time at California Western, Ms. Schneider served as an editor for the California Western Law Review, was the vice president of the Public Interest Law Foundation during the 2012-2013 academic year, received two Public Service Honors awards, and received the highest grade in several classes, including Legal Skills and Writing, Civil Procedure, and Advanced Legal Research. Ms. Schneider graduated magna cum laude in the top seven percent of her class.. Ms. Schneider also held several legal intern positions during law school. She interned at the American Bar Association’s Immigration Justice Project, where she regularly traveled to the Otay Detention Center to offer informational workshops and advice to detained immigrants regarding their legal rights. She also clerked in the U. S. Attorney’s Office civil division, where she primarily worked on employment law issues, and interned at the Family Law Facilitator’s Office in the Sixth Avenue Courthouse. At the Facilitator’s Office, Ms. Schneider aided unrepresented persons with family law issues including dissolution of marriage, custody and visitation, child support, and post-judgment modifications. She also helped with the weekly dissolution of marriage and Request for Order workshops.. Ms. Schneider joined Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP in January 2014 as a certified legal intern through California Western School of Law’s clinical internship program. She later became a law clerk, and now is an associate attorney in the firm. Ms. Schneider has experience with all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child custody and visitation, grandparent visitation, move-away requests, child and spousal support, support arrears, pre-nuptial agreements, domestic violence restraining orders, and post-judgment modifications.

Jules L. Kabat is a founding partner of Russ August & Kabat.. Mr. Kabat acts as lead trial and appellate counsel for clients in complex business, real property, intellectual property and related matters, in courts and ADR proceedings in and beyond California. He also represents clients in like real property and business transactional matters. His litigation and trial experience informs the effective structuring and drafting of transactions and documentation to protect clients, and his “deal maker” transactional experience informs the strategy and conduct of litigation, trial and appeal to identify and protect important business issues.. Mr. Kabat’s litigation, trial and transactional experience in the real property industry involves office, commercial, retail, shopping center, industrial, residential, mixed-use and hospitality; acquisition, development, redevelopment, construction, leasing and sale; financing and refinancing; restructuring and receiverships; ownership, joint venture, and operations.. Mr. Kabat is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the USC Gould School of Law.. From 2009 to 2019, Mr. Kabat was recognized as a Super Lawyer by the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. From 2013-2017, Mr. Kabat was recognized as a Southern California Top 100 Super Lawyer.