As an active litigator and public speaker, I stay on top of the legal, business and regulatory trends in order to counsel and defend my clients effectively.
Admissions and credentials
California
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Rankings and accolades
Best Lawyers in America: San Diego Lawyer of the Year for Bet-the-Company Litigation (2023), Securities Litigation (2013, 2019) and M&A Litigation (2012-2014; 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023)
Best Lawyers in America: Commercial Litigation (2009-2023), Litigation – Securities (2009-2023), Litigation – M&A (2012-2023), Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (2012-2023), Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions (2020-2023) and Bet-the-Company Litigation (2022-2023),
Chambers USA: Band 1 for Litigation: Securities – California (2022 – 2024)
Chambers USA: Litigation: Securities – California (2016 – 2021)
Euromoney's Benchmark Litigation Guide of Leading Firms and Lawyers: Litigation Star (2010-2022), San Diego Lawyer of the Year (2019-2020)
Legal 500: Securities Litigation – Defense (2016-2022); Key Lawyer – Healthcare: Life Sciences (2021)
Southern California Super Lawyers: Top 50 Lawyers in San Diego (2009-2013, 2015-2023)
Southern California Super Lawyers: Securities Litigation (2007-2023)
Memberships and affiliations
American Bar Association (ABA)
American Bar Foundation
American Business Trial Lawyers Association
American Inns of Court
Federal Bar Association
Japanese American National Museum
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
U.S.-Japan Council
Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego
San Diego County Bar Association
Southwest Center for Asian Pacific American Law
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
An in-depth understanding of the legal issues and a practical approach to resolving matters.
Chambers USA