Deeksha Kohli focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and investigations, managing all aspects of a case for a variety of clients. She represents clients in securities class actions, derivative suits, employment claims, copyright/trademark infringement suits, false advertising claims, and breach of contract cases. She draws on an in-depth knowledge of the litigation process to help client meet their objectives.
Upon graduation, Ms. Kohli was elected to the Order of the Barristers, which recognizes excellence in oral and written advocacy. During law school, she also participated – and placed 3rd – in the Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition, which invites only the sixteen best advocates in the country to compete in a one on one trial competition with only 24 hours of preparation.
Experience
Secured a complete defense verdict for Disney in a high-profile suit brought by an animator who alleged Disney infringed his similar project to develop the blockbuster film, “Moana.” At the end of a closely followed 10-day trial, jurors deliberated less than three hours before siding with Disney. (See “Disney didn’t copy ‘Moana’ from a man’s story of a surfer boy, a jury says,” Associated Press; “Disney wins US copyright trial over animated hit ‘Moana’,” Reuters; “Disney Unit Wins Copyright Trial Over ‘Moana’ Film,” Law360; “Disney had no access to animator’s screenplay to copy ‘Moana’, jury finds,” Daily Journal; “Disney prevails in ‘Moana’ copyright trial,” Courthouse News; “Disney’s ‘Moana’ Didn’t Copy Producer’s Film Project, Jury Says,” Bloomberg).
Secured the complete dismissal on summary judgment of the lead plaintiff’s case in $200 million wrongful death and negligence litigation against the country’s largest integrated healthcare system. Subsequently, all other plaintiffs agreed to dismiss their claims. The litigation, which related to a travel nurse who allegedly caused a high-profile fatal crash, had potentially widespread implications for the healthcare system’s liability involving its off-duty nurses and contracted workers. (See “Judge ends $195M Kaiser lawsuit over fatal crash,” Daily Journal).
Obtained a favorable settlement for CoreLogic Credco, LLC in a consumer class action lawsuit alleging violations of federal and state credit reporting laws.
Secured a favorable settlement on behalf of Brunswick Corporation in action against defunct fitness technology company.
Representing the major record labels, including UMG Recordings, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, in high-profile and high-stakes copyright litigation against two leading generative AI music companies, Suno and Udio. The lawsuits are the first time the record labels have sued AI companies over sound recording copyrights (see “AI Cos. Hit With Copyright Claims From Music Labels,” Law360; “Major record labels sue AI company behind ‘BBL Drizzy,’” The Verge; “Music Labels Take On AI Startups With New Lawsuits,” The Wall Street Journal; “AI’s Most Ambitious Music Generators Accused of ‘Massive’ Infringement In New Lawsuit,” Rolling Stone).
Secured a permanent injunction on behalf of a biopharmaceutical company alleging trade secret misappropriation against a former employee.
Representing Southern California Edison and Edison International in litigation arising out of the 2019 Saddle Ridge Fire and the 2025 Palisades Fire.
Representing a utility company in litigation where five current and former employees have raised claims of discrimination and harassment.
Representing a leading AI-powered marketing platform in a putative class action alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
Defending Jazwares, a leading global toy company, against a claim of trademark infringement.
Representing a leading healthcare technology company in a products liability suit involving an alleged wrongful death over a heart device.