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Principal Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk has been selected for inclusion among Los Angeles Business Journal‘s “Women of Influence: Attorneys” list, which recognizes women lawyers “for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards, and for contributions ...
Bird Marella attorneys Ekwan Rhow, Oliver Rocos, and Barr Benyamin won a federal class action on behalf of Hyundai Motor America, continuing a string of victories for the global automobile manufacturer over the past decade. The original complaint, filed on behalf of a nationwide class, alleged that Hyundai sold vehicles ...
Principal Timothy B. Yoo has been named among the Daily Journal’s Top Intellectual Property Lawyers of 2022. The Daily Journal featured Mr. Yoo’s work in several IP and tech-related litigation matters. He also discusses his work with prominent figures such as Ye (formerly Kanye West) and Yeezy LLC, and ...
After almost 30 days of evidentiary hearings, Bird Marella won a complete dismissal of all charges against Kareem Ahmed, the lead defendant in a 17-defendant, $300 million healthcare fraud prosecution in Orange County, California. Principals Benjamin Gluck and Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk led the defense, cross-examining the Deputy District Attorney ...
Bird Marella attorneys Ekwan Rhow, Timothy Yoo, and Ray Seilie won a judgment in favor of their clients BTS and HYBE Corporation (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) in a copyright-infringement lawsuit brought against them (and their co-defendant CJ E&M) in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The ...
In celebrating Women’s History Month and following Bird Marella’s 40th Anniversary milestone, the firm is pleased to honor one of its founding principals, Dorothy Wolpert, and her inspiring legacy. Dorothy Wolpert began her law career in mid-life after graduating from UCLA School of Law in 1976 with unconditional support from her husband and two ...
Principals Ronald Nessim and Julia Cherlow, with associates Cameron Partovi and Darren Patrick, led clients Hanzer Holdings and Arlita, Inc. (“Plaintiffs”) to triumph over CBS’ 11th hour motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit involving the 2016 spinoff of the original MacGyver series. In 2018, Bird Marella filed a lawsuit ...
Principal Benjamin Gluck was quoted in a Los Angeles Times update on the U.S. Private Vaults government seizure case. Mr. Gluck is representing scores of vault-holders and has recovered well over $25 million for his clients. Almost a year after the government’s search and seizure of the vaults, the government ...
Bird Marella is proud to announce the selection of Principal Gopi Panchapakesan and associates Alexis Wiseley and Alexander Tran to the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2022 Fellows and Pathfinder Programs. The LCLD Fellows and Pathfinders programs are designed for diverse, talented, early to mid-career attorneys. The programs offer ...
Bird Marella is pleased to share our 2021 Year in Review and a special celebration of our firm’s 40th anniversary. In our annual report, you will find notable highlights from the past year’s case victories and meet the incredible people whom we’ve elevated or welcomed to our team. To commemorate ...
