1. Alice C. Vega
Title: Associate
Law School: Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Class of 2019, J.D.
College: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Class of 2012, B.A., magna cum laude, , California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Class of 2014, M.A.
Admitted: Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Class of 2019, J.D.
Practice Area: General Liability and Casualty
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2. Keith E. Smith
Title: Partner
Law School:
College:
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Practice Area: Public Entity Defense, Construction, Covid-19, Securities - FINRA, Directors and Officers (D&O) Litigation, Employment, Hospitality, Legionnaires'/Infectious Disease, Mass Torts and Class-Action Defense, Professional Liability, Real Estate and Land Use, Transportation
Membership: MembershipsAdjunct Professor of California Construction Law, University of La Verne Law SchoolCalifornia Building Industry Association, MemberAGC of California, MemberCouncil on Litigation Management, Construction Committee, MemberCalifornia's Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH),… Read more MembershipsAdjunct Professor of California Construction Law, University of La Verne Law SchoolCalifornia Building Industry Association, MemberAGC of California, MemberCouncil on Litigation Management, Construction Committee, MemberCalifornia's Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH), MemberConstruction Management Association of America (CMAA), Member Read less

3. Ian Kaplan
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Oregon School of Law, Class of 2017, J.D.
College: University of California, Irvine, Class of 2014, B.A.
Admitted: University of Oregon School of Law, Class of 2017, J.D.
Practice Area: Corporate, Construction, Complex Tort and Casualty, Insurance, Transportation
Membership: MembershipsOrange County Bar Association, Member

4. Silvia C. Schaffer
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of Connecticut School of Law, Class of 2012, J.D.
College: SUNY University at Albany, Class of 2008, M.A., , University of Michigan, Class of 2005, B.A.
Admitted: University of Connecticut School of Law, Class of 2012, J.D.
Practice Area: Complex Tort and Casualty, Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law, Product Liability, Employment, Transportation
Membership: Connecticut Bar Association, New London County Bar Association.

5. Catherine L. Deter
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: Whittier Law School, Class of 2013, J.D.
College: Universite De Toulouse, France, Intellectual Property Certificate, , University of Texas, Austin, Class of 2010, B.A.
Admitted: Whittier Law School, Class of 2013, J.D.
Practice Area: Professional Liability, Corporate, Commercial and Business Litigation, Construction, Employment, Complex Tort and Casualty, Insurance, Intellectual Property
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6. Crystal N. Le
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Class of 2016, J.D.
College: University of Colorado, Boulder, Class of 2008, B.A.
Admitted: Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Class of 2016, J.D.
Practice Area: Corporate, Employment, Complex Tort and Casualty, Professional Liability, Subrogation
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7. Cory A. Oliver
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, Class of 2018, J.D.
College: California State University, Fullerton, Class of 2008, B.A.
Admitted: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, Class of 2018, J.D.
Practice Area: General Liability and Casualty, Insurance
Membership: MembershipsOrange County Bar Association

8. Rebecca M. Gabroy
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: Charlotte School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D., cum laude
College: California State University, Sacramento, Class of 2011, B.A.
Admitted: Charlotte School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Cannabis Law, Commercial and Business Litigation, Complex Tort and Casualty, Construction, Corporate, Employment, Hospitality, Insurance, Legionnaires'/Infectious Disease, London Insurance Market, Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law, Product Liability, Public Entity Defense, Toxic Tort and Occupational Exposure
Membership: MembershipsPhi Beta Kappa, Lifetime MemberOrange County Bar Association, MemberOrange County Trial Lawyers Association, MemberCalifornia State Bar, Member

9. Sara M. Juarez
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, Class of 2016, J.D.
College: Chapman University, Class of 2012, B.A., summa cum laude
Admitted: University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, Class of 2016, J.D.
Practice Area: Construction, Employment, Complex Tort and Casualty, Securities - FINRA
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10. Cindy J. Lee
Title: Associate
Law School: Chapman Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Class of 2018, J.D., cum laude
College: University of California, Irvine, Class of 2012, B.A.
Admitted: Chapman Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Class of 2018, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: General Liability and Casualty, Insurance
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11. Alicia Ryan Kennon
Title: Partner
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Commercial and Business Litigation, Construction, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Directors and Officers (D&O) Litigation, Employment, Hospitality, London Insurance Market, Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law, Professional Liability, Public Entity Defense, Securities - FINRA
Membership: MembershipsNAPEO - Associate Member of National Association of Professional Employer Organizations

12. Sania Sharma
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, Class of 2018, J.D.
College: California State University, Fullerton, Class of 2014, B.A.
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, Class of 2018, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial and Business Litigation, Complex Tort and Casualty, Construction, Corporate, Professional Liability, Transportation
Membership: MembershipsOrange County Bar AssociationOrange County Women Lawyers Association

13. Brian K. K. Katoozi
Title: Associate
Law School: Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Class of 2017, J.D.
College: Chapman University, Class of 2013, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Class of 2017, J.D.
Practice Area: Complex Tort and Casualty +, ublic Entity Defense +, Transportation +
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14. Stephen R. Lockard
Title: Associate
Law School: Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Class of 2018, J.D.
College: University of Georgia, Class of 2013, B.A.
Admitted: Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Class of 2018, J.D.
Practice Area: Construction, Employment, Complex Tort and Casualty, Insurance, Property Management and Tenant Litigation, Professional Liability
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15. R. Gregory Amundson
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola Marymount University, J.D., 1978
College: University of Redlands, B.A., 1973
Admitted: Loyola Marymount University, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Public Entity Defense, Appellate, Commercial and Business Litigation, Construction, Environmental, Product Liability, Property Management and Tenant Litigation, Professional Liability
Membership: MembershipsAmerican Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), 2002 - PresentDefense Research Institute (DRI), 2009 - Present

16. Tawnya L. Southern
Title: Partner
Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1994
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., Political Science & History, 1990; Loyola University
Admitted: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1994
Practice Area:
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17. Sam L. McDermott
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Southern California, J.D., 1995
College: University of San Diego, B.A., 1989
Admitted: University of Southern California, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Appellate, Commercial and Business Litigation, Construction, Covid-19, Employment, Environmental, Hospitality, Insurance, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Transportation
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18. David Martin
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., Law, Business/Real Estate, 2007
College: Brigham Young University, B.A.
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., Law, Business/Real Estate, 2007
Practice Area:
Membership: State Bar of California.

19. Todd A. James
Title: Partner
Law School: Whittier College School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1994
Admitted: Whittier College School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area:
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20. Seymour B. Everett, III
Title: Partner
Law School: Seton Hall University, J.D., 2001
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., 1993
Admitted: Seton Hall University, J.D., 2001
Practice Area:
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21. Jade N. Tran
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Davis, J.D., 2001
College: University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., 1998
Admitted: University of California, Davis, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Environmental, Complex Tort and Casualty, Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law, Mold and Water Damage, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Employment & Labor, Toxic Tort and Occupational Exposure, Elder Law, Employment, Landlord & Tenant
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