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Melissa Fox files for the Irvine City Council

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Editor Posted in 2016 Elections, Attorneys, Democratic Party, Irvine, Melissa Fox, News, Politics Leave a comment

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Melissa Fox Files for Irvine City Council

IRVINE, CA Irvine Community Services Commissioner Melissa Fox announced today that she has officially filed for an open seat on the Irvine City Council and qualified for the ballot in the November 8th General Election.

“As a business owner, attorney and Irvine Community Services Commissioner,” Fox stated. “I understand the relationship between strong, pro-resident leadership and our quality of life. Our city needs a new vision for unsnarling our roads and creating better economic opportunities.” Continue reading→

Irvine attorney Amy Williams promoted to partner

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Editor Posted in Attorneys, Irvine, News Leave a comment

Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP Grows Firm Leadership, Promotes Outstanding Attorneys

CDF elevates longstanding attorneys Dawn Irizarry and Amy Williams

IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2016 – Award-winning California employment, labor and immigration law firm Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP (CDF) announces the promotion of two high-performing attorneys to partners. Dawn Irizarry and Amy Williams possess nearly 30 years of combined experience in protecting California employers from costly litigation. They are among more than 40 CDF attorneys who exclusively practice employment and labor law – and who guide employers statewide through the evolving legal landscape.

“Amy and Dawn have been integral members of the CDF team for a number of years, working on make-or-break employment law cases,” said Managing Partner Marie DiSante. “CDF’s continued growth is reinforced by the immense talent of our attorneys, and with Dawn and Amy as partners; we anticipate many more great outcomes for the firm and our clients.” Continue reading→

Irvine’s eGumball, Inc. and their former HR manager dismiss lawsuit

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Editor Posted in Attorneys, Courts, Irvine, News Leave a comment

IRVINE- January 14, 2015 – eGumball. Inc., and Kim Perry, its former human resources manager, jointly announced the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Ms. Perry, in Orange County Superior Court, that resulted in a jury trial verdict last June.

The lawsuit focused on allegations of employment discrimination that the company has repeatedly denied.

In the course of deliberations, both parties reviewed the trial testimony and agreed that one critical plaintiff witness was impeached based on sworn deposition statements provided that were inconsistent with her testimony during trial. The parties recently determined that this unexpected circumstance was unfair to eGumball and had changed the complexion of the case. As a result, both sides agreed that justice would best be served by dismissing the case. Continue reading→

Dean of Trinity Law School receives rare honor at this year’s K-Law Day

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Editor Posted in Attorneys, Education, Irvine, Koreans, News, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Pictured above (L to R): Dean Myron Steeves of Trinity Law School; Harold Surh, Executive Director of U.S.-Korea Law Foundation

Dean of Trinity Law School receives rare honor

The Dean of Trinity Law School, Myron Steeves, was the fifth recipient of the Global Leadership Award from the U.S.- Korea Law Foundation at the July 25 “K-Law Day” held in Irvine, California at KIA Motors America. The award is given to those individuals that the US-Korea Law Foundation believes has shown exemplary dedication to developing comprehensive U.S. exchange program for Korean jurists and law students and businessmen; providing U.S.-Korea law classes as well as conferences, research, and other services specializing in US-Korea legal matters; developing job placement for lawyers and legal professionals in U.S. and Korea; and establishing a collection of literary material related to Korean law.

Since 2012, the award has been given to four other individuals including Woo-Jung Shim, Senior Public Prosecutor (Republic of Korea); Hon. Steven S. Choi, Ph.D., Mayor, The City of Irvine; Hon. Chulwhan We, Esq., President, Korean Bar Association; Eric G. Enlow, Esq., Dean, Handong International Law School; and Susan B. Myers, Esq., Director, Associate General Counsel, Hyundai Capital America. Continue reading→

Family files a government claim against the OC Sheriff’s Deputies who shot their son

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Editor Posted in Attorneys, Courts, News, Orange County Sheriff, Public Safety, Rancho Santa Margarita Leave a comment

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Contact: Mark Geragos/Ben Meiselas, Attorney for Family of Alec Ouzounian, 213.625.3900, Geragos@Geragos.Com

FAMILY OF POLICE SHOOTING VICTIM ALEC OUZOUNIAN FILES GOVERNMENT CLAIM AGAINST ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES

Mark Geragos, of Geragos & Geragos, APC has been retained by the family of Alec Ouzounian, who was wrongfully shot and killed by Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies in Rancho Santa Margarita on May 12, 2015.

Alec was shot and killed inside his home. Alec was unarmed and completely naked when he was shot as he exited a bathtub. Alec’s father Raffi Ouzounian called 9-1-1 when he grew concerned about his son’s mental health. Instead of pursuing a proper mental health extraction, Deputy Sheriff’s ordered Alec’s dad, Raffi, to lead them into his son’s home. When Alec emerged from the bathroom naked, Sheriff’s Deputies shot him twice in the heart. Raffi watched deputies kill his son and saw Alec’s body fall down the stairs before his feet. Continue reading→

Employment law seminar set for April 30, in Irvine

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Editor Posted in Attorneys, Events, Irvine, News Leave a comment

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Event Date: Thursday, April 30, 2015

“One Day, Many Solutions, Employment Law Coast to Coast”

IRVINE, Calif. (April 9, 2015) – Fisher & Phillips LLP, one of the largest national law firms in the field of labor and employment law, will present a day-long seminar titled, “One Day, Many Solutions, Employment Law Coast to Coast,” on Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport Hotel, located at 18800 MacArthur Blvd. Irvine, Calif. 92612.

Labor and employment attorneys from the Irvine office of Fisher and Phillips will conduct the seminar which is designed for anyone who manages employees, including executives, human resource professionals, risk managers and in-house counsel. The seminar will cover practical solutions for workplace issues, including the Affordable Care Act, qualifying independent contractors, stopping harassment before it becomes illegal, using medical marijuana and e-cigarettes during work hours, avoiding performance management mistakes, conducting background checks, and local labor and employment issues as well as how to understand recent employment law developments. Attendees will receive practical advice, which they will be able to put into effect at their organizations. Continue reading→

Irvine attorney Corey Parker recognized as one of the best for client satisfaction

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Editor Posted in Attorneys, Irvine, News Leave a comment

PRESS RELEASE

Corey Evan Parker Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a 2015 AIOCLA’S 10 Best in California For Client Satisfaction

The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of California’s Criminal Law Attorney Corey Evan Parker as 2015 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction.

The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization thatpublishes an annual list of the Top 10 Criminal Law attorneys in each state. Attorneys who are selected to the “10 Best” list must pass AIOCLA’s rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research, and AIOCLA’s independent evaluation. Continue reading→

Irvine attorney Gregory G. Brown named top family lawyer

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Editor Posted in Attorneys, Lawyers, News Leave a comment

PRESS RELEASE

Gregory G. Brown, Esq Has Been Nominated and Accepted as 2015 AIOFLA’S 10 Best in California For Client Satisfaction

The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of California’s Family Law Attorney Gregory G. Brown, Esq. as 2015 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction.

The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in each state. Attorneys who are selected to the “10 Best” list must pass AIOFLA’s rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research, and AIOFLA’s independent evaluation. AIOFLA’s annual list was created to be used as a resource for clients during the attorney selection process. Continue reading→

O.C. Legal Administrators to host Law Firm Leadership Forum on 3/4

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Editor Posted in Attorneys, Business, Newport Beach, News Leave a comment

O.C. Legal Administrators to Host Law Firm Leadership Forum – March 4

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Media Contact: Jess Block Nerren – Jess@FeltenMedia.com- 909-706-8525

NEWPORT BEACH, CA—“Building Your Business by Building Your Brand” will be the topic of the keynote presentation by David Avrin at the Law Firm Leadership Forum, held by the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (OC-ALA), and attended by managing partners, partners, administrators and business partners on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Boulevard in Newport Beach. Continue reading→

The secrets about car insurance to be revealed at a free seminar on 1/21-22

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Attorneys, Automobiles, Insurance, Newport Beach, News Leave a comment

Author and attorney James Ballidis will be holding a free seminar to educate Orange County residents about the importance of purchasing uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance next Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21 and 22.

When you attend this informative seminar, you will learn: Continue reading→