- Obtained a $5 million arbitration award as co-lead trial attorney for an international steel trading conglomerate in a five-day arbitration hearing on breach of contract and intentional fraud claims against a large steel trader and its principals.
- Obtained a multi-million dollar arbitration award as co-lead trial attorney for a large regional rail authority in a five-day arbitration hearing on a breach of contract claim.
- Obtained $10 million arbitration award for major manufacturer of Bitcoin miners asserting claims for breach of contract, fraud, and conversion.
- Counsel major manufacturer of Bitcoin miners in all commercial arbitrations in the United States.
- Obtained $5 million judgment as co-lead trial attorney for Republic of Korea in a three-week bench trial on fraudulent transfer claims against a half-dozen entities and individuals.
- Obtained summary judgment for the Republic of Korea, domesticating two Korean judgments worth approximately $5 million in damages.
- Defended a major life insurance and retirement solutions provider in complex partnership dispute, resulting in a favorable settlement.
- Represented major manufacturer of Bitcoin miners in arbitration asserting claims of fraud, breach of contract, and conversion, resulting in a favorable settlement.
- Represented a venture capital firm in a dispute with former executives over carried interest compensation and claims of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.
- Led a two-day mediation on behalf of 50+ defendants and over a dozen law firms that resulted in a favorable $20 million global settlement.
- Helped secure a favorable $18 million global settlement in an action representing investors against a multi-billion dollar investment management company for breaches of fiduciary duties and contract.
- Co-chaired a four-day bench trial against the Department of Parks and Recreation.
- Deposed a half dozen fact witnesses and medical experts in product liability actions regarding medical devices.
- Helped obtain dismissal of multi-billion dollar breach of contract action against one of the world’s largest salt mining companies, which was affirmed by the 9th Circuit.
Admissions
Bar Admissions
- California
Court Admissions
- US District Court, Central District of California
Education
- Southwestern University, J.D., summa cum laude; Academic Chair, Trial Advocacy Honors Program; Southwestern Law Review
- New York University, B.F.A., Drama
Honors & Awards
- Dean’s Scholar Award (Southwestern Law School)
- Best Advocate, 2013 National Civil Trial Competition
Professional Activities
Board Member
- Young Alumni Association, Southwestern Law School
Extern
- Honorable Dean D. Pregerson, US District Judge, US District Court, Central District of California