Month: June 2024

The Daily Journal noted that Ms. Chou represented Bill McGlashan, the founder of a private equity firm, in the Varsity Blues college admission cases, and was able to get her client a rare plea deal that allowed him to appeal several legal issues. Among other victories, she won an 18-month home confinement probationary sentence for a former USC dean charged in connection with a bribery scheme, the publication said.

Ms. Libeu was recognized for winning a $293 million false advertising and trade secrets verdict for Monster Energy Co., which is believed to be the largest award ever under the Lanham Act. A judge recently tacked on another $43 million in fees and costs. The Daily Journal also noted that Ms. Libeu secured a $175 million arbitration award for Monster and co-claimant Orange Bang in a trademark case, among other recent wins.

Their profiles are here and here (subscription required).

• Karen Ding
• Yegor Fursevich
• Brittani Jackson
• Lauren Johnson
• Sourabh Mishra
• Joseph Reiter
• Samantha Schnier
• Michael Todisco
• Rajan Trehan

To be eligible, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. While up to 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.

Mr. Hueston was recognized for being at the pinnacle of his practice due to recent victories and exceptional client service. During the award ceremony, Chambers praised Mr. Hueston as “one of the nation’s leading trial lawyers” who “built a reputation as the person to have on speed dial for when it really matters.” Chambers also underscored that, in a crowded market for litigation boutiques, he was able to build his “firm into one of the nation’s leading choices for bet-the-company litigation.” Past recipients include attorneys such as Seth Waxman, Debra Wong Yang and Mary Jo White.

In the Chambers USA 2024 guide, Hueston Hennigan garnered top rankings in both General Commercial Litigation (Band 1) and White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation (Band 1), with clients praising its “incredibly deep and broad bench” and “incredibly effective team” that is “acutely focused on optimizing outcomes.” Clients and market sources also lauded the firm’s “outstanding” and “phenomenal” quality of client service and representation. The firm was also ranked nationally in Corporate Crime and Investigations.

In addition, eight Hueston Hennigan lawyers—close to half of the firm’s partnership—were ranked:

Mr. Hueston earned Chambers’ highest ranking in three categories. He was ranked as a Star Individual in the Trial Lawyers (Nationwide), General Commercial Litigation (California), and White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation (California) ranking tables. Mr. Hueston was described as “unparalleled,” “one of the top trial lawyers in the country” and “the full package of tactician, trial lawyer and human being.” Clients stated that he “is tried and tested,” has “a steel-trap mind and is incredibly quick in analyzing cases and scenarios,” and “is a gifted trial lawyer” whose “mind is several steps ahead of other people.” Mr. Hueston “is a brilliant trial lawyer and a great tactician who you can rely on for your most significant matters.”

Moez Kaba was recognized by Chambers in multiple categories, including Band 1 in General Commercial Litigation (California), in addition to being ranked among the top Trial Lawyers (Nationwide). With multiple clients raving about his trial skills, he was described as a “master in the courtroom” and “one of the best young trial lawyers” in the country. Clients praised his “blistering cross-examination” abilities, with Chambers describing him as “an incredibly strong trial lawyer and effective cross-examiner” who “is excellent on his feet” with “outstanding instincts.” Other market sources stated his “trial skills are paramount,” and he is “unbelievably articulate and well prepared” and “so bright and intellectually curious.”

Douglas Dixon was once again recognized as a top lawyer in General Commercial Litigation (California). Clients and market sources praised him as “a phenomenal courtroom lawyer” whose “analysis is sharp and sound.” Another source stated, “he plays so well in a boardroom and with a judge, because he is thoughtful.”

Vicki Chou was recognized among the top lawyers in White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation (California), with clients stating she is “a truly great defense lawyer” who is “just incredible.” She was also described as “thorough,” “really great to work with” and “very smart, savvy and sharp.” Another source raved, “her ability to master the case and to manage her team was extremely impressive and she is a highly capable advocate.”

Marshall Camp garnered recognition in the White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation (California) rankings, an elite group of exceptional and tested litigators. He was lauded as “a smart, savvy litigator” who “gets great results because he is always thinking like a trial lawyer.”

Brian Hennigan was also ranked in White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigation (California). A market source commented, “he has tried so many cases and has advised so many boards that he is a really eminent person in this space. There are not many courtrooms where he wouldn’t be well known.”

Robert Klieger was ranked in Media and Entertainment Litigation (California). Market sources described him as a “brilliant” lawyer whose “level of sophistication is very strong.”

Joseph Reiter made his debut on the Chambers rankings, as a rising star in General Commercial Litigation (California). Recognizing his extensive lineup of trials, clients described him as an impressive young trial lawyer.

Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions. Rankings are determined by an in-depth research methodology involving detailed interviews with market sources and clients, as well as analysis of capabilities, achievement and sector presence.

 

BTI Client Service All-Stars are attorneys identified by top legal decision-makers as delivering the absolute best client service. The report is the only independently researched, client-driven ranking of attorney client service.

The BTI Client Service All-Stars report is based solely on unprompted, confidential feedback from clients. BTI Consulting Group conducted more than 300 independent, individual interviews with chief legal officers and general counsel at Fortune 1000 companies and large organizations. No law firm submissions, self or firm referrals, or suggestions are accepted for inclusion.

Go here for Mr. Hueston’s profile and here for Mr. Kaba’s.

This is Mr. Hueston’s seventh time on the list, which features 500 of the “most powerful, most influential and most impactful business leaders in the Los Angeles region.” The publication noted that Mr. Hueston has been called “the best trial lawyer of his generation” by Chambers, and has represented Fortune 500 companies and governments as lead counsel against high-profile and high-dollar clients.

In Mr. Hueston’s Q&A profile with the Los Angeles Business Journal, he said the “best advice” he ever got was to “seek positions that will keep your learning curve as steep as possible” for the first decade of your career. His favorite movie of all time, in any category? “Gladiator.”

His full profile can be found here (subscription required).