Cost Effective eDiscovery Solutions
Lewis Brisbois is known for its commitment to principled advocacy, an unflinching work ethic, and unyielding recognition of our duty to provide the highest level of service to clients who choose us because we understand their business interests and culture.
The Lewis Brisbois eDiscovery Practice, through our proprietary approach to litigation management processes via our firm’s CE2eDS (Cost Effective, Cutting Edge eDiscovery Solutions) program, supports and confirms that commitment. Our primary goal is to keep the cost of examining the exponentially increasing volume of electronic data associated with modern litigation affordable. As a result, our clients are able to take advantage of the people, process, and technology that avoids or reduces expenses impacting their bottom line.
How do we do it? We start by determining what is proportional to the issues in the case in terms of data volume and total eDiscovery spend. We do not let data volume alone define eDiscovery spend. Finding the likely responsive data without looking at non-responsive information and looking at only as much likely responsive data as is justified from a cost benefit analysis is the goal. Workflows apply analytics to data while it still exists as extracted text and metadata. This avoids bloating the data with unnecessary processing and keeps the data footprint as small as possible. We only promote for review the data that can be reviewed in the current month and non-responsive data is moved to low cost storage. We stop review when a defensible volume of data has been analyzed. This is a unique and cost-effective approach compared to many of our peers. The industry standard is to process all eDiscovery data as soon as it is received, which often results in large volumes of non-responsive data being processed and hosted at high costs while nothing is being done with it. This can be as unproductive as renting a suite at the Ritz and sleeping at a Motel 6. This is one reason why overall eDiscovery costs can skyrocket far past initial budget estimates.
The CE2eDS approach starts from a wiser position of strength. Our team delivers the right technology for the project because the first thing we do is ask the fundamental questions to help accurately identify and determine low cost options without sacrificing functionality or operational skill. We then leverage any number of the exclusive deals we maintain with more than 30 technology providers throughout the eDiscovery space. Some are software development companies, some offer outsourced review, others offer full service collection to production, and many fall in between. We have strong and ongoing relationships with the senior management at all of them. These relationships allow us to get custom solutions not available to others, and to give our clients the best price while developing a unique, collaborative, and cost effective workflow. When needed, we create virtual eDiscovery technology providers using the strengths of two or more companies to provide optimal solutions to clients.
Litigation preparedness and use of proven, cost effective workflows means our clients’ eDiscovery costs will not break the bank. By constantly monitoring costs and evaluating new technologies, Lewis Brisbois is able to identify better ways to address ever evolving data challenges, whether they arise in the governance and compliance, data security and protection, or litigation readiness and eDiscovery areas. We look forward to helping you achieve similar savings.
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Zak Kuchler
Office:Phoenix, AZ
Position:Associate
Tel:602.385.1059
Email: Zak.Kuchler@lewisbrisbois.com
About ZakZak Kuchler is an associate in the Phoenix office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Labor & Employment Practice.
As a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice group, Zak represents public and private-sector employers in all areas of employment-related legal matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, employment contracts, defamation, employment intentional torts, and wrongful termination. Zak has successfully defended clients in both EEOC and Arizona Attorney General Civil Rights Division investigations, and he regularly represents employers in alternative dispute resolution forums. In addition to employment litigation matters, Zak provides employment consultation and compliance services to employers.
Zak also maintains a practice representing businesses in commercial litigation matters, and provides legal, advisory, and compliance services to athletes and sports-oriented businesses.
While attending the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, Zak served as a research aide and a graduate writing assistant, as well as the Executive Director of External Affairs for the Sports Law and Business Organization. As a Law Clerk for the Arizona Coyotes Hockey Club and for U-Haul International, he gained experience working on employment litigation and consultation, intellectual property, corporate governance, ADR, and other mattes. Prior to going to law school, Zak served as an Auxiliary Officer in the Calgary Police Service, where he had the opportunity to conduct investigations, testify in court, and train in de-escalation tactics. His undergraduate degree is in Justice Studies from Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
During his free time, Zak enjoys traveling, hiking, playing hockey and golf, and attending concerts and other live events.
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R. Danielle Burnette
Office:Atlanta, GA
Position:Associate
Tel:404.476.2015
Email: Danielle.Burnette@lewisbrisbois.com
About R. DanielleR. Danielle Burnette is an associate in the Atlanta office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Business Practice Group.
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D. Scott Murray
Office:Jackson, MS
Position:Partner
Tel:601.499.8133
Email: Scott.Murray@lewisbrisbois.com
About D. ScottScott Murray is a partner in the Jackson, Mississippi office. Scott’s legal practice focusses on insurance coverage analysis, opinions, consulting, disputes, litigation, and arbitration.
Over his career, Scott has had extensive experience representing domestic and foreign insurers and reinsurers in various insurance coverage matters. He has been involved with first-party and third-party insurance coverage disputes, including matters involving property policies, all risk policies, builder’s risk policies, delay in start-up coverage, commercial general liability policies, construction defect claims, and professional liability claims. Scott also has extensive experience defending insurers against bad faith claims.
Scott has also worked with insurance carriers to bring subrogation actions in commercial property matters and has assisted in the recovery of millions of dollars on behalf of insurers.
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Doug Morgan
Office:Jackson, MS
Position:Partner
Tel:601.499.8132
Email: Doug.Morgan@lewisbrisbois.com
About DougDoug Morgan is a partner in the Jackson, MS office. Doug’s practice focuses on insurance coverage analysis, opinions, consulting, disputes, litigation, arbitration, and appeals.
He has extensive experience in representing domestic and foreign insurers and reinsurers in a wide range of first party and third-party insurance coverage matters, including property, all risk, builder’s risk, delay in start-up, refinery, and energy losses, commercial general liability, construction defect claims, and professional liability. Doug also has extensive experience in handling bad faith claims.
Doug strives to provide clients with a roadmap to reach final resolution of issues and claims as effectively and efficiently as possible, while paying close attention to detail and keeping the clients regularly informed throughout the process.
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Bolor Nyamaa
Office:Denver, CO
Position:Partner
Tel:720.292.2024
Email: Bolor.Nyamaa@lewisbrisbois.com
About BolorBolor Nyamaa is a partner in the Denver office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability and Construction Practices.
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Alec Zavell
Office:Fort Lauderdale, FL
Position:Associate
Tel:954.903.0330
Email: Alec.Zavell@lewisbrisbois.com
About AlecAlec Zavell is an associate in the Fort Lauderdale office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice. His practice primarily focuses on representing corporations, insurance companies, and their insureds in liability claims involving retail and hospitality liability, pharmacy negligence, negligent security, automobile and trucking accidents, products liability, and construction defects, with a particular emphasis on defending catastrophic injury claims and large exposures. Alec aims to prevent legal issues by anticipating and addressing them at an early stage in business and general casualty claims. Alec understands the time, expenses, and uncertainties associated with litigation and, therefore, works closely with both internal and external legal teams, businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, and individuals to manage risk exposure and safeguard brand reputation.
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Haley Gorey
Office:Fort Lauderdale, FL
Position:Associate
Tel:(954) 302-4142
Email: Haley.Gorey@lewisbrisbois.com
About HaleyHaley Gorey is an associate in the Fort Lauderdale office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Entertainment, Media & Sports and Corporate Practices.
Ms. Gorey focuses on general corporate and entertainment transactional matters. In the corporate space, this includes mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate formation and governance. In the entertainment space, she focuses on drafting and negotiating agreements within the music, sports and TV/film industries.
Ms. Gorey has experience in negotiating music licensing agreements, endorsement deals, and talent appearance releases, among other things. Her research focuses on Name, Image and Likeness rights both in collegiate sports and elsewhere.
Ms. Gorey also graduated from the Patterson School of Accountancy, a competitive accounting program consistently ranked at the top of the charts both in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and nationally. -
Aaron Richter
Office:Reno, NV
Position:Associate
Tel:775.399.6389
Email: Aaron.Richter@lewisbrisbois.com
About AaronAaron Richter is an associate in the Reno office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Cassandra Sticco
Office:New York, NY
Position:Associate
Tel:646.783.0913
Email: Cassandra.Sticco@lewisbrisbois.com
About CassandraCassandra Sticco is an associate in the New York office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Yana Posey
Office:Houston, TX
Position:Associate
Tel:713.324.0112
Email: Yana.Posey@lewisbrisbois.com
About YanaYana Posey is an associate in the Houston office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Medical Malpractice group.
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Thomas Asma
Office:Houston, TX
Position:Associate
Tel:832.460.4616
Email: Thomas.Asma@lewisbrisbois.com
About ThomasThomas Asma is an associate in the Houston office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Jeffrey McClelland
Office:Denver, CO
Position:Partner
Tel:720.292.2003
Email: Jeffrey.McClelland@lewisbrisbois.com
About JeffreyJeff McClelland is a partner in the firm’s Denver office and leads the firm’s Labor & Employment practice in Denver. He and his group of dedicated professionals specialize in representing employers in lawsuits involving claims under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as in wage and hour lawsuits involving claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Colorado Wage Claim Act, Colorado Minimum Wage Act, and Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order. Jeff regularly represents employers in state and federal courts and administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Colorado Civil Rights Division. Jeff also regularly advises and counsels employers of all sizes regarding employee pay and timekeeping practices, workplace policies, employee training, and employee discipline.
Prior to attending law school, Jeff had over a decade of business experience. His experience includes working as a finance analyst at a Fortune 100 technology company and a product manager at technology start-ups. Jeff also co-owned an online fastener distributorship. Jeff uses his extensive business experience to help clients not only in defending lawsuits, but also in advising them on best employment practices.
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Benjamin Russell
Office:Orange County, CA
Position:Partner
Tel:714.966.3177
Email: Benjamin.B.Russell@lewisbrisbois.com
About BenjaminBenjamin Russell is a partner in the Orange County office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Construction Practice.
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Andrew Shaw
Office:New York, NY
Position:Partner
Tel:646.783.0978
Email: Andrew.Shaw@lewisbrisbois.com
About AndrewAndrew Shaw is a partner in the New York office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Ian Booth
Office:Seattle, WA
Position:Associate
Tel:206.508.1956
Email: Ian.Booth@lewisbrisbois.com
About IanIan Booth is an associate attorney at the Seattle office of Lewis Brisbois, and a member of the General Liability Practice.
Ian is a Seattle area native; born in Seattle and raised in nearby Poulsbo. In 2018, Ian graduated from the Seattle University School of Law, passed the bar, and began working as a public defender at the Bonney Lake Municipal Court. He then transitioned to his first full time associate role working on Probate, Personal Injury, and Estate Planning matters.
For the past two years, Ian has worked at an insurance defense firm primarily defending contractors in construction defect cases. Ian has experience in discovery, motions practice, arbitration, mediation, and trial. -
Cecile Vue
Office:San Francisco, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:415.262.8507
Email: Cecile.Vue@lewisbrisbois.com
About CecileCecile Vue is an associate in the San Francisco office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Manuel Ugarte
Office:Orange County, CA
Position:Partner
Tel:714.668.5554
Email: Manuel.Ugarte@lewisbrisbois.com
About ManuelManuel Ugarte is a partner in the Orange County office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Construction Practice.
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Jennifer Tatum
Office:Kansas City, MO
Position:Partner
Tel:816.299.4262
Email: Jennifer.Tatum@lewisbrisbois.com
About JenniferJennifer Tatum is a partner in the Kansas City office of Lewis Brisbois in the area of general litigation. Jennifer has tried over one hundred cases to jury verdict and is licensed to practice law in Kansas and Missouri. Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois, Jennifer served her community as a prosecutor for approximately nineteen years and has presented to professional organizations regarding trial advocacy.
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Andrea Russell
Office:Houston, TX
Position:Associate
Tel:832.460.4613
Email: Andrea.Russell@lewisbrisbois.com
About AndreaAndrea Russell is an associate in the Houston office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Hong Nguyen
Office:Houston, TX
Position:Associate
Tel:832.742.6715
Email: Hong.Nguyen@lewisbrisbois.com
About HongHong Nguyen is an associate in the Houston office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Hannah Meyers
Office:Hartford, CT
Position:Associate
Tel:860.566.8063
Email: Hannah.Meyers@lewisbrisbois.com
About HannahHannah Meyers is an associate in the Hartford office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Ann Kashishian
Office:Wilmington, DE
Position:Partner
Tel:302.295.9441
Email: Ann.Kashishian@lewisbrisbois.com
About AnnAnn Kashishian is a partner in the Wilmington office of Lewis Brisbois. She is a member of the Complex Business & Commercial Litigation practice group and the Bankruptcy & Insolvency practice group. Before joining Lewis Brisbois, Ann owned and operated her own law firm.
For more than 12 years, Ann has represented alternative entities, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters throughout the Delaware and federal court systems. Her experience includes litigating shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty actions, requests for expedited injunctive relief, fraudulent conveyance actions, and related matters before the Delaware Court of Chancery. She also routinely represents individuals and entities in intricate contractual disputes before the Delaware Superior Court and the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Ann’s clients describe her as having an “eagle eye” and “superpowers” when it comes to litigating breach of contract actions.
Ann’s bankruptcy roots run deep. Her legal career began before law school when she joined the bankruptcy department of a large Delaware law firm as a college intern. Her early years as a bankruptcy attorney included debtor and committee representations in chapter 11 and chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. Her current practice frequently involves representing individual creditors and interested parties in complex adversary proceedings.
When not fighting for her clients’ rights, Ann participates in the Delaware Bankruptcy American Inn of Court, volunteers with a local animal rescue organization, sings in community choirs, and acts at regional theaters throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. She has also served on the board of directors for a non-profit theater located in southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Jason Harrington
Office:Seattle, WA
Position:Partner
Tel:206.876.2968
Email: Jason.Harrington@lewisbrisbois.com
About JasonJason Harrington is a partner in the Seattle office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice.
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Kathryn Warren
Office:Madison County, IL
Position:Partner
Tel:618.307.7298
Email: Kathryn.Warren@lewisbrisbois.com
About KathrynKathryn Warren is a partner in the Madison County office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Vazgen Pogosyan
Office:Los Angeles, CA
Position:Partner
Tel:213.580.7936
Email: Vazgen.Pogosyan@lewisbrisbois.com
About VazgenVazgen Pogosyan is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Kaytlin Carlson
Office:Seattle, WA
Position:Associate
Tel:206.876.2969
Email: Kaytlin.Carlson@lewisbrisbois.com
About KaytlinKaytlin Carlson is an associate in the Seattle office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice.
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Eric Kloc
Office:Phoenix, AZ
Position:Associate
Tel:602.385.1037
Email: Eric.Kloc@lewisbrisbois.com
About EricEric J. Kloc is an associate in the Phoenix office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois, Mr. Kloc worked at a regional law firm, primarily focusing on professional liability cases involving residential real estate agents and general liability. Mr. Kloc also has prior experience with toxic tort, construction defect, and subrogation matters.
Mr. Kloc graduated from the Pepperdine University School of Law in 2022. During law school, Mr. Kloc was an Editor for the Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship & the Law and a Class Representative in the Student Bar Association. Prior to law school, Mr. Kloc graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona in 2019, double majoring in Economics and Business Management. -
Patrick Wall
Office:Houston, TX
Position:Associate
Tel:346.241.4102
Email: Patrick.Wall@lewisbrisbois.com
About PatrickPatrick Wall is an associate in the Houston office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice.
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Amanda Simpson
Office:Houston, TX
Position:Associate
Tel:361.446.4165
Email: Amanda.Simpson@lewisbrisbois.com
About AmandaAmanda Simpson is an associate in the Houston office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Medical Malpractice Group.
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Matthew Sachaj
Office:Chicago, IL
Position:Associate
Tel:312.463.3353
Email: Matthew.Sachaj@lewisbrisbois.com
About MatthewMatthew Sachaj is an associate in the Chicago office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice.
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Marshall Sims
Office:Atlanta, GA
Position:Associate
Tel:404.476.2016
Email: Marshall.Sims@lewisbrisbois.com
About MarshallMarshall Sims is an associate in the Atlanta office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation Practices.
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Jeffrey Geldens
Office:Miami, FL
Position:Partner
Tel:786.299.5563
Email: Jeffrey.Geldens@lewisbrisbois.com
About JeffreyJeffrey Geldens is a partner in the Miami office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Appellate Practice.
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Cory Jeffers
Office:Las Vegas, NV
Position:Associate
Tel:702.693.4324
Email: Cory.Jeffers@lewisbrisbois.com
About CoryCory Jeffers is an associate in the Las Vegas office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Linda Ressetar
Office:Dallas, TX
Position:Partner
Tel:214.722.7108
Email: Linda.Ressetar@lewisbrisbois.com
About LindaLinda Ressetar is a partner in the Dallas office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Insurance Coverage and Bath Faith Litigation Practices.
Mrs. Ressetar has experience litigating a variety of cases in state and federal courts in Texas and Oklahoma, ranging from construction defect disputes to multi-party litigation involving catastrophic personal injuries. In addition to representing insurers in first-party and third-party coverage litigation, Linda has defended policyholders in premises liability and construction contract disputes.
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Natice Locke
Office:Las Vegas, NV
Position:Associate
Tel:702.893.3383
Email: Natice.Locke@lewisbrisbois.com
About NaticeNatice Locke is an associate in the Las Vegas office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Business Practice Group.
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Brent Wheeler
Office:San Diego, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:619.699.4925
Email: Brent.Wheeler@lewisbrisbois.com
About BrentBrent Wheeler is an associate in the San Diego office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Workers' Compensation Practice.
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Harrison Long
Office:Baltimore, MD
Position:Associate
Tel:410.525.6413
Email: Harrison.Long@lewisbrisbois.com
About HarrisonHarrison Long is an associate in the Baltimore office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Zachary Metz
Office:Charleston, WV
Position:Associate
Tel:304.553.0135
Email: Zachary.Metz@lewisbrisbois.com
About ZacharyZachary B. Metz is an Associate in the Charleston office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Labor and Employment Practice as well as the General Liability Practice.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Metz spent four years working as a Paralegal. First in the Creditors Rights field then as a Corporate Paralegal working in house for one of America's top ten largest convenience store companies. This background provided Mr. Metz with the tools that he needed to thrive in law school.
While attending law school at Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, Mr. Metz published a student note in the 49th Volume of the Northern Kentucky Law Review before being elected as the Editor-In-Chief for its 50th Volume. Mr. Metz is also an active member of the NKY Law Review's Alumni Association.
After graduating from the Chase College of Law, Mr. Metz took the Ohio bar exam and was sworn into the Supreme Court of Ohio to become a licensed attorney in the Ohio. Thereafter, Mr. Metz and his family moved to South Charleston, WV and he was promptly sworn into the Supreme Court of West Virginia. As a young attorney, Mr. Metz became enthralled with work in the Labor and Employment field and worked with a firm that represented both employees and employers in their Labor and Employment disputes. During his early years of practice, Mr. Metz worked with individual primary from the medical field in and around the Charleston area. He additionally assisted clients with Workers Compensation and unemployment filings.
Mr. Metz has practiced, and continues to practice, in state and federal courts representing civil defendants in disputes concerning labor and employment law, personal injury law, contracts law, and products liability law throughout West Virginia. Mr. Metz has also litigated, and continues to litigate, numerous insurance coverage disputes and bad faith lawsuits throughout West Virginia.
Mr. Metz is an active member of his community and church in Saint Albans, WV. He has worked with several political candidates during campaigns and elections in efforts to ensure that his community is operated by proper leadership. Mr. Metz also an avid outdoors man and enjoys bow hunting, trail running, marathon running, camping, hiking, and other recreational activities at the beautiful state parks throughout West Virginia. -
Hatim Tai
Office:Houston, TX
Position:Associate
Tel:281.827.5109
Email: Hatim.Tai@lewisbrisbois.com
About HatimHatim Tai, CIPP/US, is an associate based in the Houston office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. With a focus on guiding clients through data privacy and cyber incidents, Hatim provides crucial counsel during an incident response. His expertise extends to drafting and implementing privacy and security programs that align with both legal mandates and industry best practices. With a background as a cybersecurity consultant and being distinguished as a Cyber Fellow at the University of Texas’s Strauss Center, Hatim brings a unique blend of technological insight and legal acumen to his role.
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Alex Khalifeh
Office:Los Angeles, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:213.580.3906
Email: Alex.Khalifeh@lewisbrisbois.com
About AlexAlex Khalifeh is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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John Thompson
Office:Baltimore, MD
Position:Associate
Tel:410.525.6406
Email: John.Thompson@lewisbrisbois.com
About JohnJohn Thompson is an associate in the Baltimore office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Jasper Wong
Office:New York, NY
Position:Associate
Tel:646.783.0930
Email: Jasper.Wong@lewisbrisbois.com
About JasperJasper Wong is an associate in the New York office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Krista Stoumbos
Office:San Francisco, CA
Position:Partner
Tel:415.438.5923
Email: Krista.Stoumbos@lewisbrisbois.com
About KristaKrista M. Stoumbos is a partner in the San Francisco office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
Krista M. Stoumbos is a seasoned litigator who has tried more than 45 cases before juries. She has extensive mediation, complex litigation, and commercial litigation experience. Krista defends companies and individuals sued in transportation, products liability, professional liability, catastrophic personal injury, employment litigation and commercial litigation matters. She also provides general business counseling and risk management advice.
Krista has practiced in courts throughout California and Illinois over the past decade, excelling in an expansive range of civil and criminal matters. Her diverse experience allows her to defend a case from all angles, continuously assessing the risks and benefits associated with bringing a case to trial. Krista’s strategic expertise allows her to appropriately leverage strengths and circumvent weaknesses in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations. She creates exit strategies at an early stage of litigation to obtain the most favorable resolution terms possible for her clients.
Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois, Krista worked for a national law firm defending high-exposure lawsuits for Fortune 500 companies. She has defended numerous wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and high-profile cases. Krista also served as an Assistant Public Defender for Lake County, Illinois.
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Alex Jurisch
Office:Seattle, WA
Position:Associate
Tel:206.876.2967
Email: Alex.Jurisch@lewisbrisbois.com
About AlexAlex Jurisch is an associate in the Seattle office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Insurance Law, Bad Faith, First Party Property, Insurance Coverage, and Complex Business & Commercial Litigation Practices.
Alex represents insureds and insurance companies at all stages of litigation in relation to many different lines of insurance, including general liability policies, excess liability policies, environmental pollution policies, and professional liability policies, among others. His experience includes litigating coverage issues, as well as extra-contractual claims, such as bad faith claims, Consumer Protection Act claims, and alleged violations of Washington's Insurance Fair Conduct Act. Alex also counsels insurance clients with regard to claims handling matters and complex coverage issues.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Alex worked as a research scientist at a biotech firm in southern California, assisting in vaccine research and development, stem cell research, and in vitro fertilization. His experience as a scientist helps him assist clients in patent and intellectual property matters. -
Ben Woodhouse
Office:Jackson, MS
Position:Associate
Tel:601.499.8131
Email: Ben.Woodhouse@lewisbrisbois.com
About BenBen Woodhouse is an associate in the Jackson office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Transportation and Commercial Litigation practices.
Ben has successfully represented clients in the areas of bad faith, personal injury, automobile, transportation and premises liability, and various commercial matters. Ben regularly litigates general civil and insurance-related matters for insurance companies and their insureds at both the federal and state level. Ben also represents various transportation companies and construction companies in contract disputes and high exposure matters.
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Allison Stewart
Office:San Francisco, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:415.438.6644
Email: Allison.Stewart@lewisbrisbois.com
About AllisonAllison Stewart is an associate in the San Francisco office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Joe Magro
Office:Houston, TX
Position:Associate
Tel:713.324.0083
Email: Joe.Magro@lewisbrisbois.com
About JoeJoe Magro is an associate in the Houston office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Corporate Practice.
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Mya'I Thomas
Office:San Francisco, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:415.262.8528
Email: Myai.Thomas@lewisbrisbois.com
About Mya'IMya'I Thomas is an associate in the San Francisco office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Products Liability Practice.
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Dana Grigg
Office:Reno, NV
Position:Partner
Tel:775.399.6387
Email: Dana.Grigg@lewisbrisbois.com
About DanaDana A. Grigg is a partner in the Reno office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice. Ms. Grigg has litigated in several practice areas to include complex civil litigation, construction defects, commercial litigation, personal injury defense, and insurance law. Dana is licensed to practice law in all state and federal district courts in Nevada, and she has successfully resolved several matters to include those in pre-litigation and mediation, as well as in jury and bench trials.
Ms. Grigg has a diverse background beginning as a solo practitioner before joining the JAG corps with the United States Air Force. During her time as a judge advocate, she advised and/or litigated hundreds of matters involving contract, criminal, administrative, legislative, and international law. She also led a strategic initiative in Oceania to develop a comprehensive National Plan for Women’s Peace and Security resulting in an invitation and speaking engagement at Brown University on the issue.
Following her time as a judge advocate, Ms. Grigg became a hearing officer and attorney for the Nevada Division of Insurance regulating all insurance licenses for Nevada. Her experience at the Division gave her invaluable insight to enter back into the private sector of insurance defense and general liability with Taylor ∣ Anderson, LLP prior to joining Lewis Brisbois.
Apart from Lewis Brisbois, Ms. Grigg is active in her law community and Nevada community. Ms. Grigg holds a B-2 contractor’s license and has been involved in Nevada construction for over a decade. She is a member of the Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association and the Washoe County bar. Outside of law, she is a mentor and Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters and coaches her son’s and daughter’s basketball teams. She also enjoys snowboarding and travelling with her family.
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Leah Beck
Office:Madison County, IL
Position:Associate
Tel:618.307.7488
Email: Leah.Beck@lewisbrisbois.com
About LeahLeah Beck is an associate in the Madison County office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Ronak Patel
Office:Walnut Creek, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:925.478.3270
Email: Ronak.Patel@lewisbrisbois.com
About RonakRonak Patel is an associate in the Walnut Creek office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Labor & Employment Practice.
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Ryan Kennedy
Office:Orange County, CA
Position:Partner
Tel:714.668.5533
Email: Ryan.Kennedy@lewisbrisbois.com
About RyanRyan Kennedy is a partner in the Orange County office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice.
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Leonard Franco Jr.
Office:Newark, NJ
Position:Associate
Tel:973.494.5309
Email: Leonard.Franco@lewisbrisbois.com
About LeonardLeonard H. Franco Jr. is an associate in the Newark office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Banking & Finance and Consumer Financial Services Practices. Mr. Franco focuses his practice on Creditors' Rights litigation, Fair Debt Collection Practices, Regulation F, Civil Judgment Enforcement, Corporate Legal Compliance and general litigation matters. He also handles Truth in Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and Regulation Z defense. Mr. Franco has extensive experience representing banks, credit card services companies, financial service companies and debt buyers in a variety of matters in state court, alternative dispute resolution and arbitration. Mr. Franco is a graduate of Rutgers University - New Brunswick and Quinnipiac University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey.
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Donald Burns
Office:Philadelphia, PA
Position:Associate
Tel:215.977.4081
Email: Donald.Burns@lewisbrisbois.com
About DonaldDonald Burns is an associate in the Philadelphia office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability and Asbestos Litigation Practices.
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Shaun Fernandez
Office:Las Vegas, NV
Position:Associate
Tel:702.693.4317
Email: Shaun.Fernandez@lewisbrisbois.com
About ShaunShaun Fernandez is an associate in the Las Vegas office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Michael Mashburn
Office:Los Angeles, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:213.250.1800
Email: Michael.Mashburn@lewisbrisbois.com
About MichaelMichael Mashburn is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Marilou Bustonera
Office:Walnut Creek, CA
Position:Partner
Tel:925.478.3268
Email: Marilou.Bustonera@lewisbrisbois.com
About MarilouMarilou Bustonera is a partner in the Walnut Creek office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Amanda Rawashdeh
Office:Walnut Creek, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:925.478.3274
Email: Amanda.Rawashdeh@lewisbrisbois.com
About AmandaAmanda Rawashdeh is an associate in the Walnut Creek office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Tova Rabin
Office:Philadelphia, PA
Position:Associate
Tel:215.977.4067
Email: Tova.Rabin@lewisbrisbois.com
About TovaTova Rabin is an associate in the Philadelphia office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Labor & Employment Practice. She is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and handles a wide range of matters including discrimination under Title VII, violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and the New Jersey Law against Discrimination.
Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois, Ms. Rabin worked for a plaintiff's labor and employment firm, where she represented clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies in disputes involving employment discrimination, retaliation, workplace sexual harassment, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Charles Kertell
Office:Orange County, CA
Position:Partner
Tel:714.966.3141
Email: Charles.Kertell@lewisbrisbois.com
About CharlesCharles Kertell is a partner in the Orange County office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Business Practice Group.
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Adam Cruz
Office:Hartford, CT
Position:Associate
Tel:860.566.8058
Email: Adam.Cruz@lewisbrisbois.com
About AdamAdam Cruz is an associate in the Hartford office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Jeffrey Hawkins
Office:New York, NY
Position:Partner
Tel:646.783.1729
Email: Jeffrey.Hawkins@lewisbrisbois.com
About JeffreyJeffrey Hawkins is a partner in the New York office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Jihun Park
Office:New York, NY
Position:Associate
Tel:212.232.1373
Email: Jihun.Park@lewisbrisbois.com
About JihunJihun Park is an associate in the New York office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability and Korean Business & Litigation Practices.
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Charlene Joseph
Office:New York, NY
Position:Associate
Tel:646.989.9425
Email: Charlene.Joseph@lewisbrisbois.com
About CharleneCharlene Joseph is an associate in the New York office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Group.
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Ellie Hassani
Office:Charleston, WV
Position:Associate
Tel:304.553.0080
Email: Ellie.Hassani@lewisbrisbois.com
About EllieEllie Hassani is an associate in the Charleston office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Frank Romaguera IV
Office:New Orleans, LA
Position:Partner
Tel:504.372.6668
Email: Frank.Romaguera@lewisbrisbois.com
About FrankFrank J. Romaguera IV is a partner in the New Orleans office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability and Insurance Law Practices. Frank is a Trial Attorney with 30 years’ experience, focusing his practice on litigation and advising clients in all aspects of casualty litigation defense, including general casualty, trucking, energy and environmental cases. Frank has also handled matters involving uninsured/underinsured motorist claims as well as claims in high volume. Frank joined Lewis Brisbois in 2024 after practicing in insurance staff counsel offices for more than 20 years. Frank has tried jury trials in Louisiana state and federal courts in personal injury lawsuits and commercial disputes.
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Katie Stevenson
Office:New Orleans, LA
Position:Associate
Tel:504.684.4496
Email: Katie.Stevenson@lewisbrisbois.com
About KatieKatie L. Stevenson is an associate in the New Orleans office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice
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Jeff Kim
Office:Atlanta, GA
Position:Partner
Tel:404.991.3789
Email: Jeff.Kim@lewisbrisbois.com
About JeffJeff Kim is a partner in the Atlanta office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Korean Business & Litigation, Corporate, Products Liability, and Lithium-ion Battery Practice Groups. For the past 14 years before joining Lewis Brisbois, Mr. Kim has served as a principal legal counsel and critical leader at Samsung SDI in South Korea, one of the three key global battery makers. He has overseen dozens of international product liability and recall cases and managed complex international transaction across the globe. Just prior to joining our firm, Mr. Kim was the lead Korea-based counsel in establishment of the multi billion-dollar joint venture agreement between Samsung SDI and Stellantis.
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Wonjin Kim
Office:Seattle, WA
Position:Associate
Tel:206.508.1973
Email: Wonjin.Kim@lewisbrisbois.com
About WonjinWonjin Kim is an associate in the Seattle office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability and Korean Business Litigation Practices.
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Sam Hanna
Office:New York, NY
Position:Partner
Tel:212.232.1347
Email: Sam.Hanna@lewisbrisbois.com
About SamSam F. Hanna is a partner in the New York office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability and Healthcare practice groups, where he focuses on the defense of health care agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations in general liability, premises liability, and negligent hiring/supervision matters.
Prior to Lewis Brisbois, Mr. Hanna practiced civil defense for a regional law firm, where he specialized in defending matters involving toxic tort, railroad and automobile transportation, products liability, premises liability, and New York construction and labor law.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Hanna was an Assistant Prosecutor with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office in Newark, New Jersey, where he prosecuted and successfully tried first and second degree crimes to guilty verdicts, including homicide, aggravated assault, and unlawful weapons possession cases. As a Judicial Law Clerk in the Middlesex Vicinage of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Mr. Hanna also successfully mediated cases involving landlord-tenant and small claims disputes, as well as drafted bench memoranda on pre- and post-trial motions involving matters in the Civil and Criminal Divisions.
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Francois Ecclesiaste
Office:Minneapolis, MN
Position:Partner
Tel:612.428.5048
Email: Francois.Ecclesiaste@lewisbrisbois.com
About FrancoisFrançois Ecclesiaste is a partner in the Minneapolis office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Intellectual Property & Technology and Complex Business & Commercial Litigation Practices. Mr. Ecclesiaste has significant experience representing clients in high-stakes intellectual property and business litigation matters, including cases that involve patent, trademark, copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, antitrust, and breach of contract issues. He maintains a diverse client base that includes Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, start-up companies, and individual inventors. As a registered patent attorney, Mr. Ecclesiaste has also successfully represented clients in inter partes review proceedings before the United States Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America: “Ones to Watch” since 2022.
Mr. Ecclesiaste gives back to his community by providing pro bono legal representation and by supporting various local non-profit organizations. He is a member of the boards of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Film Society, Haiti Outreach, Inc., and the advisory board of the Jack Mason Law and Democracy Initiative. Outside of his law practice, Mr. Ecclesiaste enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He enjoys biking, swimming, singing, and playing the piano.
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Karla Cornejo
Office:Tampa, FL
Position:Associate
Tel:813.739.1980
Email: Karla.Cornejo@lewisbrisbois.com
About KarlaKarla Cornejo is an associate in the Tampa office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Paola Solano
Office:Miami, FL
Position:Associate
Tel:786.725.3265
Email: Paola.Solano@lewisbrisbois.com
About PaolaPaola Solano is an associate in the Miami office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Penelope Westwater
Office:Madison County, IL
Position:Associate
Tel:618.307.7625
Email: Penelope.Westwater@lewisbrisbois.com
About PenelopePenelope K. Westwater is an associate in the Madison County, Illinois office of Lewis Brisbois, located in the St. Louis metropolitan area. She is a member of the General Liability, Products Liability, Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation, and Asbestos Litigation Practices. Ms. Westwater handles all aspects of litigation, from the inception of matters through and including trial and post-trial motions.
Ms. Westwater has experience successfully defending medical malpractice claims, products liability matters, automobile and trucking accident cases, and premises liability actions. In addition, she has handled complex family law cases and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation and drafting, public, private, and mezzanine financing, and regulatory compliance.
Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Westwater clerked for the Honorable Judge Brigid Mary McGrath on the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. During law school, Ms. Westwater clerked for the Honorable Justice William Bablitch of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Brandon Brousseau
Office:Los Angeles, CA
Position:Partner
Tel:213.580.7970
Email: Brandon.Brousseau@lewisbrisbois.com
About BrandonBrandon Brousseau is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Professional Liability Practice.
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Joanna Calderon
Office:Los Angeles, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:213.580.3833
Email: Joanna.Calderon@lewisbrisbois.com
About JoannaJoanna Calderon is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Products Liability Practice.
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Jacquita Parks
Office:Atlanta, GA
Position:Partner
Tel:404.567.6584
Email: Jacquita.Parks@lewisbrisbois.com
About JacquitaJacquita Parks is a partner in the Atlanta office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Construction Practice.
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Herman Singh
Office:Sacramento, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:916.646.8274
Email: Herman.Singh@lewisbrisbois.com
About HermanHerman Singh is an associate in the Sacramento office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Medical Malpractice group.
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Tanya O'Neil
Office:Portland, ORSeattle, WA
Position:Partner
Tel:971.334.7013
Email: Tanya.ONeil@lewisbrisbois.com
About TanyaTanya O'Neil is a partner in the Portland office and a member of the Labor & Employment and Professional Liability Practices. She is a litigator with extensive experience in all aspects of state and federal civil litigation, including trials, appeals, mediations, and arbitrations. Tanya has experience trying jury and bench trials and has handled over one hundred arbitrations.
Tanya's practice focuses on primarily representing defendants in both straightforward and complex business and commercial disputes that arise in various contexts, including:
- Employment
- Product, Premises, and Liquor Liability
- Professional Malpractice
- Construction
- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
- Commercial Litigation and Business Torts
- Contracts and Securities
- Environmental/Toxic Tort
Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois, Tanya practiced out of the Portland office of another AmLaw 100 firm. Between two stints at that firm, she served as an in-house trial attorney for one of the nation’s largest insurance companies for two years.
Tanya was also a member of a two-attorney team that served as general counsel for a large manufacturer, which included managing litigation and supervising local counsel in hundreds of cases throughout the United States. She regularly advises clients in risk avoidance and early resolution of disputes and frequently secures favorable settlements for clients through mediation and informal negotiations.
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Chris Hawk
Office:Portland, ORSeattle, WA
Position:Partner
Tel:503.467.1849
Email: Chris.Hawk@lewisbrisbois.com
About ChrisChris Hawk is a partner in the Portland office and a member of the Labor & Employment and Professional Liability Practices. Chris is a seasoned civil defense litigator with significant experience handling all aspects of litigation; from the initial demand through trial and appeal.
Chris' expansive labor and employment practice focuses on defending employers of all sizes against claims alleging retaliation, harassment, discrimination, and other civil rights claims, as well as wage and hour violations. He assists employer clients in responding to various employment-based administrative complaints brought within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, and state employment agencies, and in defending clients against litigation resulting from agency investigations.
In addition to his robust labor and employment practice, Chris' diverse experience also includes professional liability (accountants, mental healthcare professionals, architects, engineers, attorneys, etc.), intellectual property (copyright/trademark), commercial litigation, and tort and product liability (personal injury and premises liability). In recent years, he has been actively involved in several intellectual property trials in the Northwest. He has also obtained defense verdicts for a flooring contractor client in a six-figure binding arbitration personal injury case, and in 2024, obtained a defense verdict for a food processing client in a personal injury case in which the truck driver plaintiff was seeking a seven-figure damages award. Chris handles small single-claimant administrative actions to large complex multistate class-action cases across all of Oregon and Washington.
A native of Rye, New York, Chris practiced civil litigation in Los Angeles for nearly seven years prior to moving to Portland in 2005. He then clerked for Oregon U.S. District Court Judge, Anna J. Brown.
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Abigail Waters
Office:Walnut Creek, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:925.478.3264
Email: Abigail.Waters@lewisbrisbois.com
About AbigailAbigail Waters is an associate in the Walnut Creek office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Healthcare Practice.
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Caitlin Lancaster
Office:Cincinnati, OH
Position:Associate
Tel:513.599.4642
Email: Caitlin.Lancaster@lewisbrisbois.com
About CaitlinCaitlin is an associate in the Cincinnati office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
Caitlin has been licensed in Ohio since 2023 and is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law. While in law school, Caitlin held multiple positions within the Student Bar Association, was an ambassador for prospective students, worked as a research assistant for her Corporations professor, and was also a member of the Moot Court Honor Board where she held an executive board position.
Caitlin also completed numerous legal internships while in law school. Her experience includes both in-house and private practice. She has worked in the legal departments of an international technology corporation, a global clinical research organization, and a national insurance company. She also worked at a local Cincinnati firm focusing primarily on medical malpractice, construction law, partnership disputes, and landlord-tenant law.
In her free time, Caitlin enjoys spending time with her friends watching the Cincinnati Bengals, attending Orangetheory classes, and escaping to the beaches of Marco Island, Florida to enjoy a good book.
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Alexandra Gleicher
Office:San Diego, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:619.699.4931
Email: Alexandra.Gleicher@lewisbrisbois.com
About AlexandraAlexandra Gleicher is an associate in the San Diego office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Kristina Nakao
Office:Orange County, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:714.966.3124
Email: Kristina.Nakao@lewisbrisbois.com
About KristinaKristina Nakao is an associate in the Orange County office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Construction Practice.
Ms. Nakao graduated from University of San Diego School of Law where she was an Executive Editor of the San Diego International Law Journal and Vice President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. Ms. Nakao received her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude from UCLA with a major in Political Science and concentration in International Relations.
Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois, Ms. Nakao worked in legal and business affairs departments in several leading entertainment television studios negotiating and drafting agreements with writers, producers, directors, networks, and other related personnel.
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Katherine Grant
Office:Madison County, IL
Position:Associate
Tel:618.307.7622
Email: Katherine.Grant@lewisbrisbois.com
About KatherineKatherine Grant is an associate in the Madison County office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Products Liability Practice.
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Brei'a Womack
Office:Los Angeles, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:213.358.6111
Email: Breia.Womack@lewisbrisbois.com
About Brei'aBrei'a Womack is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Products Liability Practice.
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Ryan O'Malley
Office:Las Vegas, NV
Position:Partner
Tel:702.693.4388
Email: Ryan.OMalley@lewisbrisbois.com
About RyanRyan O'Malley is a partner in the Las Vegas office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Medical Malpractice Group.
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Sue Mehringer
Office:Indianapolis, IN
Position:Partner
Tel:317.324.4753
Email: Sue.Mehringer@lewisbrisbois.com
About SueSue Mehringer is a partner in the Indianapolis office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Class Action & Mass Tort Practice.
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Jimmie Holloway
Office:Houston, TX
Position:Associate
Tel:346.241.4108
Email: Jimmie.Holloway@lewisbrisbois.com
About JimmieJimmie Holloway is an associate in the Houston office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice.
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Sara Galloway
Office:Atlanta, GA
Position:Partner
Tel:404.476.2069
Email: Sara.Galloway@lewisbrisbois.com
About SaraSara Galloway is a partner in the Atlanta office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Products Liability Practice.
Sara has experience in insurance defense, criminal law, family law, and tort litigation. She has worked as staff attorney to several judges in Fulton County Superior Court, including Alice Bonner, Tom Campbell, and Jack Goger. Sara was the first staff attorney for the then-newly formed Fulton County Business Court (the first Business Court in Georgia) -- her responsibilities included promoting the business court to attorneys and law firms, in addition to typical staff attorney duties. She worked as a staff attorney at the Georgia Court of Appeals for Judge John H. Ruffin for a year and a half and 15 years she spent the last 15 years working as Judge Sara L. Doyle's staff attorney.
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Jonathan Aihie
Office:Tampa, FL
Position:Partner
Tel:813.739.1978
Email: Jonathan.Aihie@lewisbrisbois.com
About JonathanJonathan Aihie is a partner in the Tampa office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of General Liability and Entertainment, Media & Sports Practices. Jonathan represents and defends major corporations on all forms of insurance coverage issues, commercial general liability, business interruption, and opioid coverage disputes.
In addition to his complex insurance litigation experience, Jonathan has extensive experience prosecuting and defending hurricane claims. He has successfully defended insurers in hundreds of hurricane claims, establishing himself as a tactful, aggressive, and effective litigator.Apart from his professional career, Jonathan enjoys long distance cycling and family time on the weekends. Jonathan is an avid sports fan of the Florida State Seminoles, the Miami Heat, and the Miami Dolphins, which fuels his passion for his professional career in Sports and Media Law.
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Nicholas Bowers
Office:New York, NY
Position:Associate
Tel:646.783.0991
Email: Nicholas.Bowers@lewisbrisbois.com
About NicholasNicholas Bowers is an associate in the New York office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Professional Liability Practice.
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Gemma Malki
Office:Los Angeles, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:213.680.5185
Email: Gemma.Malki@lewisbrisbois.com
About GemmaGemma Malki is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Products Liability Practice.
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Felipe Gomez
Office:Los Angeles, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:213.580.7974
Email: Felipe.Gomez@lewisbrisbois.com
About FelipeFelipe Gomez is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice.
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Michael Ariavand
Office:Los Angeles, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:213.599.7765
Email: Michael.Ariavand@lewisbrisbois.com
About MichaelMichael Ariavand is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Construction Practice.
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Meriel Kim
Office:Los Angeles, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:213.680.5063
Email: Meriel.Kim@lewisbrisbois.com
About MerielMeriel Kim is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Labor & Employment and Korean Business & Litigation Practices. Meriel's primary areas of focus are Wage & Hour Class Actions and FEHA.
Meriel's prior experience includes cross-border litigation, mass torts, and general liability. During law school, Meriel externed for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Atlanta Office.
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Alexander Higginbotham
Office:Kansas City, MO
Position:Associate
Tel:816.299.4249
Email: Alexander.Higginbotham@lewisbrisbois.com
About AlexanderAlexander Higginbotham is an associate in the Kansas City office of Lewis Brisbois and is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice.
Alexander is a 2018 graduate of the University of Missouri, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Sociology, a Minor in History, and a Certificate in Constitutional Democracy. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2021 from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law.
Upon finishing law school, he worked at the Clay County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, where he served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and as Public Information Officer. As a prosecutor, Alexander litigated a wide variety of cases, ranging from civil actions to enforce, establish, or modify orders for child support to criminal prosecutions of violent felonies. As Public Information Officer, he served as the official spokesperson for the office, drafting press releases, organizing press conferences, and responding to all media or public inquires.
During law school, Alexander served on the UMKC Law Review, finished first place and received "Best Closing Argument" in the 1L Mock Trial Competition, served as the Chief Justice of the UMKC Student Supreme Court, as a committee chair in the Student Bar Association, on the Steering Committee for the FBI Student Academy, and as the president/magister of the Powell Inn chapter of Phi Delta Phi. He also completed internships in the chambers of the Honorable Roseann A. Ketchmark at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, in the U.S. Attorney's Office, and at the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office.
In 2024, Alexander joined the litigation team at Lewis Brisbois where he now brings his passion for advocacy and experience in the courtroom to deliver results for clients.
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Katherine Kmiec
Office:Miami, FL
Position:Partner
Tel:786.725.3246
Email: Katherine.Kmiec@lewisbrisbois.com
About KatherineKatherine Kmiec is a partner in the Miami office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Kristina Moisa
Office:San Bernardino, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:909.386.3030
Email: Kristina.Moisa@lewisbrisbois.com
About KristinaKristina Moisa is an associate in the San Bernardino office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice.
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Julio Cortes
Office:Orange County, CA
Position:Associate
Tel:714.966.3125
Email: Julio.Cortes@lewisbrisbois.com
About JulioJulio Cortes is an associate in the Orange County office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Professional Liability Practice.