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101 distinguished attorneys in Los Angeles, California, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Natalie Chaiken

Natalie Chaiken

Featured Lawyer

Civil Litigation

801 S Figueroa St suite 2100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

Area of Practice: Commercial Litigation Natalie has experience in litigation matters involving insurance, construction, and complex commercial and business issues. She brings a strategic, well-rounded perspective to complex legal challenges, grounded in her dual JD/MBA degree. With strong analytical skills, persuasive communication, and a commitment to high-quality work, Natalie approaches each case with focus, creativity, and dedication to client goals. Before beginning her legal career in Los Angeles, Natalie studied Fashion Business Management in New York City—a foundation that honed her attention to detail and sharpened her creative problem-solving skills.

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Natasha Chesler

Natasha Chesler

Distinguished Lawyer

Labor Law

11661 San Vicente Blvd suite 710, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA

Area of Practice: Employment Civil Rights As the founding partner of Chesler Law PC, Natasha Chesler represents clients throughout Los Angeles in employment and labor law matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, disability rights, and wage-and-hour violations. Ms. Chesler began her career at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, one of the nation’s premier law firms, representing large employers in state and federal court. That early defense-side experience gave her an insider’s understanding of how companies and their counsel think, prepare, and negotiate—insight she now uses to anticipate their strategies and advocate more effectively for employees and individuals. Ms. Chesler earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television, where she studied writing and production for film and theatre. That creative foundation continues to shape her work as a litigator. She believes that, at its heart, every case is a story—one that deserves to be told with truth and clarity. Grounded in deep compassion for her clients, she approaches each matter with empathy and dedication, ensuring their voices are heard and their experiences understood. With more than two decades of litigation experience, Ms. Chesler has achieved significant verdicts and settlements, including one of the top ten employment verdicts in California in 2019. Much of her work focuses on advancing the rights of women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities, and on creating safer, fairer workplaces. In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Chesler conducts workplace investigations and serves as a mediator on the panels for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and Los Angeles Superior Court. She has been ranked among the nation’s Top Employment Lawyers by eBossWatch and selected for inclusion by Super Lawyers. Ms. Chesler also remains active in the legal community through the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, where she previously served on the Board of Trustees.

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Navid S. Pirouznia

Navid S. Pirouznia

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

145 S Fairfax, 200, Los Angeles, CA 90036

PIROUZ LAW is recognized as one of California's most formidable & renowned Injury Law Firms. This pioneering legal team loves what they do & have a genuine passion for Justice. Pirouz Law is raising the bar in advancing injury victim rights & redefining personal injury law. Proven. Decisive. Different. Pirouz Law is a Los Angeles-based personal injury law firm led by founder Navid S. Pirouznia, known for representing injury victims in cases like car accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful death. The firm emphasizes a client-focused, compassionate approach, handling civil litigation and aiming for maximum compensation through services like case evaluation, evidence preparation, and settlement negotiation. They serve the entire state of California, and are recognized for their success in personal injury law. Their mission is clear: to bare their souls to the advocacy of injury clients' rights, achieve unprecedented results, and strive for an uplifting standard of life for all.

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Nina L. Shaw

Nina L. Shaw

Distinguished Lawyer

Intellectual Property Law

2029 Century Park East, Suite 1750, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Area of Practice: Entertainment Law

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Richard Wortman

International Law

707 Wilshire Blvd, 4150, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Richard Wortman manages the Los Angeles office. His practice is focused on import and export trade law, trade regulations and customs law, regulatory law and transportation law. He has represented clients before US Customs and Border Protection on a variety of issues including the classification and valuation of imported merchandise, focused assessments and averting penalties. He also regularly appears before other government agencies with responsibilities over import and export transactions. Richard helps companies implement duty savings strategies and internal compliance programs. Richard has lectured extensively on issues pertaining to import and export law on behalf of various organizations. He has also taught import and export trade law to both industry and Customs brokerage associations.

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