Legal Team

H. Gavin Long, Esq.

H. Gavin Long, Esq.

Senior Partner

H. Gavin Long, Esq., is a distinguished Senior Partner and celebrated trial attorney. Earning recognition as the Orange County Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2016 and 2020, with a nomination in 2021. Acknowledged for his exemplary legal skills, he secured two of the Top 50 Jury Verdicts in 2019 and was the Consumer Attorney of California Trial Lawyer of the Year Runner-Up in 2020.

Colin M. Jones, Esq.

Senior Partner & Senior Trial Attorney

Colin M. Jones, Esq. is a sharp, dynamic lawyer with a passion for the courtroom and is as invested in understanding his clients as he is the law. Wilshire Law Firm’s First Partner and Lead Trial Attorney, Colin holds an authentic and genuine desire to connect with people, endearing him to clients, judges, and juries alike.

Jon C. Teller, Esq.

Senior Partner & Senior Trial Attorney

Jon C. Teller, Esq., is a Senior Partner and an award-winning Senior Trial Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm. Going toe-to-toe with some of the largest insurance companies in the world, such as Allstate, Geico, Progressive, AAA, and State Farm, Jon has a proven track record of obtaining righteous verdicts of millions of dollars for his deserving clients.

Justin F. Marquez, Esq.

Senior Partner

Justin F. Marquez is a Senior Partner at Wilshire Law Firm, where he litigates wage and hour class actions, consumer class actions, and false claims cases.  Justin has been instrumental in positively shaping the law to better protect the rights of employees and consumers, having achieved numerous landmark victories on behalf of his clients.

John Yslas, Esq.

John G. Yslas, Esq.

Senior Partner

John G. Yslas is a Senior Partner with more than twenty-five years of experience in the Employment Class Actions and Complex Litigation Group who also handles select single plaintiffs cases. John is an accomplished and highly skilled litigator with an established history of success in lengthy cases involving multiple parties and millions of dollars.

Tae Kim

Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.

Senior Partner

Well-versed in all phases of the litigation process, Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq. is a proven attorney who brings nearly two decades of experience to Wilshire Law Firm. Deeply determined to stand up for those without a voice, Tae focuses his practice on protecting the rights of individuals against greedy corporations and insurance companies.

Daniel Desantis

Daniel DeSantis, Esq.

Partner & Senior Trial Attorney

Daniel DeSantis is a Partner and Senior Trial Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm. With unwavering dedication and commitment, he champions the cause of those who have suffered grave injuries due to the negligence of others. Mr. DeSantis serves on the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (CAALA) Board of Governors and earned the accolade of CAALA’s Rising Star finalist on four separate occasions, ultimately securing the coveted award in 2023.

Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.

Partner

Ms. Mary Caruso is a distinguished Partner at the Wilshire Law Firm with more than 24 years of experience in the field of Civil Litigation, specializing in personal injury cases.

Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.

Partner

Jennifer P. Burkes is a noted SuperLawyer and a seasoned Partner at Wilshire Law Firm with more than 30 years of experience specializing in catastrophic personal injury cases. She is known for securing substantial settlements and verdicts and has a proven record of achieving success for her clients.

Nicol Hajjar, Esq.

Partner

Nicol Hajjar, Esq., is a Partner specializing in Employment Law at Wilshire Law Firm. An experienced employee advocate, Nicol represents clients in wage and hour claims, wrongful termination, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, workplace discrimination, workplace retaliation, and wage and hour class actions, including Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims. 

Thiago M. Coelho, Esq.

Thiago M. Coelho, Esq.

Partner

Thiago M. Coelho is a partner at Wilshire Law Firm, PLC, and serves as the Chair of the Consumer and Data Privacy Class Action departments. He represents large classes of consumers in complex, large-scale litigation in both state, federal, and appellate courts across the United States. His litigation experience has earned him significant recognition, including being named 2024 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) by The Daily Journal. 

Molly Desario, Esq.

Molly DeSario, Esq.

Partner

With over 19 years of experience in class action and mass litigation, Molly DeSario, Esq., is a Partner at Wilshire Law Firm. Molly has spent the past 16 years dedicated exclusively to advocating for California employees and consumers. Her expertise encompasses wage and hour actions and consumer protection cases. Molly also has significant experience in […]

Jeffrey Bils, Esq.

Jeffrey Bils, Esq.

Junior Partner

Jeffrey Bils is an accomplished Junior Partner at Wilshire Law Firm who has practiced law for over nine years while fiercely advocating for his clients. Jeffrey practices in the legal areas of employment class and representative actions, as well as employment single-plaintiff actions. Jeffrey brings diligence and integrity to his advocacy to ensure that his clients receive justice.

Eugene Zinovyev, Esq.

Junior Partner

Eugene Zinovyev, Esq., is a Junior Partner with 14 years of experience specializing in wage and hour class action lawsuits. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings. 

Fawn Bekam, Esq.

Fawn F. Bekam, Esq.

Junior Partner

Fawn F. Bekam, Esq., is a Junior Partner with 9 years of experience specializing in Employment Law, Class Actions, and PAGA Representative Actions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Throughout her career, Fawn has demonstrated […]

William Pao, Esq.

William M. Pao, Esq.

Junior Partner

William M. Pao, Esq., is a Junior Partner at Wilshire Law Firm. William has been practicing law for 22 years. William concentrates his practice on wage-and-hour class action litigation in both state and federal courts involving labor code violations, employee misclassification, off-the-clock work, regular rate and meal period and rest break violations.

Ariella Perry, Esq.

Senior Trial Attorney

Senior Attorney Ariella E. Perry is a passionate champion for the rights and interests of her plaintiffs. After serving as a defense lawyer for over a decade, she now leverages this experience to fight for her clients to secure the highest possible financial settlements. Ariella specializes in helping clients navigate a multitude of legal areas.

Patrick O'Connor, Esq.

Patrick O’Connor, Esq.

Senior Trial Attorney

Patrick O’Connor is a Senior Trial Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm, specializing in Consumer Class Actions. With seven years of legal experience, Patrick has built a reputation for winning results in the courtroom through his relentless commitment to his clients.  Patrick earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, before attending the […]

Gordon W. Allred, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Gordon W. Allred, Esq., is a Senior Attorney bringing two decades of legal experience to Wilshire Law Firm, specializing in Automobile and Trucking Collisions, Premises Liability, and Dangerously Defective Products cases. He obtained his law degree from Mississippi College School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor of the law review. 

Jonathan E. Meislin, Esq. M.B.A.

Senior Attorney

Jonathan E. Meislin, Esq. M.B.A. is an esteemed Senior Attorney with 17 years of legal expertise. Proficient in areas such as Personal Injury, Premises Liability, and Auto/Trucking cases, Jonathan received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona Eller College of Management, his master’s in business administration (MBA) from the University of San Diego Knauss School of Business, and his Law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. Guided by his philosophy of respect and advocacy, he remains dedicated to helping clients achieve their objectives.

Julie Lu, Esq.

Senior Attorney

With over 15 years of experience, Julie Lu, Esq., is a Senior Attorney specializing in Personal Injury and Employment Law. Her expertise in Personal Injury encompasses motor vehicle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, premise and product liability, dog bite cases, assault and battery, and catastrophic injuries.

Anup A. Mehta, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Anup A. Mehta is a distinguished Senior Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm specializing in Personal Injury, with an impressive track record backed by 11 years of legal expertise.

Douglas M. Weisband, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Douglas M. Weisband, Esq. is a Senior Attorney in his sixth year of practicing law. Douglas’ practice focuses on Employment Law, with an emphasis on Discrimination, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, and Wrongful Termination. 

Elham Azimy, Esq.

Senior Attorney

With 24 years of legal experience, Elham Azimy is a Senior Attorney specializing in Personal Injury law, focusing on catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, trucking accidents, as well as Employment Law with an emphasis on wage and hour disputes and class actions.

Hazel S. Chang, Esq.

Attorney

Hazel S. Chang is a seasoned Attorney with a diverse legal background and an impressive compensation record on behalf of her clients. Throughout Hazel’s unique legal career, she has engaged in the formulation of litigation strategies, extensive case management, and trial preparation. She brings her considerable knowledge and a keen eye for detail to every case.

Sutton Shapiro

Sutton A. Shapiro, Esq.

Trial Attorney

Sutton Shapiro is a veteran Trial Attorney with over eleven years of experience as an attorney and seventeen years’ experience serving the Wilshire Law Firm. Sutton specializes in personal injury, employment law, and commercial litigation; however, due to his passionate desire to help innocent accident victims and their families, Sutton focuses on personal injury cases.

Megan Koster

Megan Koster, Esq.

Senior Supervising Attorney

Megan Koster is a Senior Supervising Attorney with more than eleven years of experience working within a diverse range of practice areas including wrongful deaths, catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, slip and fall claims, government claims, and dog bites. Megan’s expertise and dedication to helping her team succeed are unmatched.

Shervin Ghanoongoi

Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.

Supervising Attorney

Shervin G. Ghanoongooi serves as a Supervising Pre-Litigation attorney helping clients pursue the financial compensation that they deserve. Shervin works with clients involved in catastrophic injury cases. He is fervently committed to helping those wronged by the negligence of corporations and others receive the care, compassion, and counsel they deserve.

Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.

Supervising Attorney

Alivia Abreu is a Supervising Attorney with two years of experience practicing as an attorney and seven years of experience in the legal field. She specializes in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death, especially catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury, and traumatic spine injury cases. Alivia is a passionate advocate for her clients as she fights for justice.

Samantha A. Smith, Esq.

Samantha A. Smith, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Samantha A. Smith, Esq., is a seasoned Senior Attorney with 20 years of experience specializing in wage and hour class actions and consumer class actions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Davis, and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.  Throughout her career, […]

Ethan L Flinders, Esq.

Ethan L. Flinders, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Ethan L. Flinders, Esq., is a Senior Attorney bringing nine years of diverse legal experience to Wilshire Law Firm, specializing in personal injury, general liability, real estate, wrongful death, and employment law. Ethan’s comprehensive expertise and dedication to his clients have distinguished him as a reliable advocate in various legal domains.  Ethan earned his undergraduate […]

Lauren Lendzion, Esq.

Lauren Lendzion, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Lauren Lendzion, Esq., is a Senior Attorney who brings over 17 years of experience in Class Actions, Consumer Protection, Antitrust, Securities Fraud, and Mergers & Acquisitions to Wilshire Law Firm. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and her Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law.  Lauren […]

Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.

Supervising Attorney

Brian M. Jacobson, Esq. brings seven years of Personal Injury experience to his role as Supervising Attorney, serving clients throughout California in English and Spanish. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and as a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum, Brian’s dedication to excellence is unwavering.

Edward E. Kim, Esq.

Law and Motion Attorney

Edward E. Kim, Esq., is a dynamic Law and Motion Attorney specializing in employment law with a focus on wage and hour representative actions. He believes in standing up for those who may think they don’t have a voice and supporting them in changing their own lives, uplifting their loved ones as well as their community.

Bradford Smith, Esq.

Law & Motion Attorney

Bradford Smith, Esq., serves as a Law & Motion Attorney, specializing in Employment Wage and Hour cases. With his legal experience and admission to the bar, Bradford brings a new perspective and a dedicated approach to his practice. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine, and earned his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.

Jesus Torres

Jesús Torres, Esq.

Senior Trial Attorney

Jesús Torres is a Senior Trial Attorney at the Wilshire Law Firm with over two decades of experience specializing in products liability, toxic torts, mass torts, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death cases. Jesús has a diverse legal background and has been involved in numerous high-profile cases. He employs his extensive legal background to zealously fight for his clients’ rights.

Cyrus Wilkes, Esq.

Cyrus Wilkes, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Cyrus Wilkes, Esq., serving as a Senior Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm, specializes in Personal Injury law with over 16 years of legal experience. He obtained his education from the University of California, Riverside, and furthered his studies at the University of Michigan Law School. Cyrus also holds a unique perspective, having led a rifle […]

Christopher Goodroe, Esq.

Supervising Attorney

Christopher Goodroe has built his personal injury litigation practice on the principles of attention to detail, persistence, and service over self. He has successfully litigated cases in both Federal and State Court, and has consistently achieved exceptional results at mediation.

Matthew Biernat, Esq.

Matthew Biernat, Esq.

Supervising Attorney

Matthew Biernat, Esq., is a Supervising Attorney with a specialization in plaintiff personal injury, auto accidents, and premises liability. Over the course of his career, he has developed a deep understanding of the legal intricacies involved in these areas, thanks to his combined 10 years of experience—2 years as a practicing attorney and 8 years […]

Shay Brown Esq.

Shay Brown, Esq. 

Supervising Attorney

Shay Brown is a dedicated Supervising Attorney driven by a commitment to advocate for those without a voice. With nearly four years of experience, Shay has a reputation for her compassionate and thorough approach to legal representation. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and her Juris Doctor […]

Christopher J. Mohamed, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Christopher J. Mohamed, Esq., a distinguished Senior Attorney with a significant number of years practicing law. Chris is known for his meticulous approach to cases, guided by the principles of diligence, passion, knowledge, and dedication.

Wesley Shelton, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Wesley Shelton, Esq., Senior Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm, represents employees facing workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract and more.  Prior to joining Wilshire Law Firm, he worked for 12 years as an employment attorney at elite international law firms representing employers.  Wesley has first-chair trial experience, and in 2022 obtained an award of nearly $1 million at trial for his client.  He obtained his undergraduate degree from UCLA and his law degree from UC Davis. 

Carlos Andres Perez, Esq.

Intake Attorney

Carlos Andres Perez, Esq. is an experienced Intake Attorney with 10 years of expertise in employment law litigation, championing the rights of workers facing workplace discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Carlos’ dedication to accountability, fluency in Spanish, and passion for helping others distinguish him in the legal community.

Jason A. Lieber, Esq.

Intake Attorney

Jason A. Lieber, Esq., is an Intake Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm. With 19 years of legal experience, Jason brings a wealth of expertise to our team.  Jason earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, before pursuing his legal education at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.

Clayton Lee

Clayton Lee, Esq.

Senior Associate Attorney

Clayton Lee is a Senior Associate Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm with over sixteen years of experience practicing law. Clayton specializes in representing clients in the areas of personal injury, elder abuse, habitability, medical malpractice, and toxic tort claims. An aggressive but professional litigator, Clayton uses an outside of the box approach to achieve the best possible results on behalf of his clients.

Marcelis E. Morris, Esq.

Senior Associate Attorney

Marcelis E. Morris, Esq., is a seasoned attorney with more than a decade of experience specializing in Personal Injury law. He has established himself as a dedicated legal professional, renowned for his successful representation of clients in various personal injury cases. Marcelis’s commitment to his clients and his distinguished approach to legal practice sets him apart in the field of law.  

Lisa M. Stevenson, Esq.

Law & Motion Attorney

Lisa M. Stevenson, Esq., serves as a Law and Motion Attorney, focusing on Personal Injury cases with 21 years of legal experience. She earned her Bachelor’s in English from the University of Michigan and attended the University of San Francisco, School of Law as a Merit Scholar.

John Brown, Esq.

Associate Attorney

John Brown, Esq., is an Associate Attorney specializing in Class Action Employment Law. John earned his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts from UC Berkeley. John is also a member of the California State Bar, reflecting his commitment to legal excellence and professional integrity through his focus on making a long-lasting impact in the workplace.

Ginger Wang, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Ginger Wang, Esq., is an accomplished Associate Attorney to General Counsel with a robust 12-year tenure specializing primarily in Employment Law, complemented by experience in immigration and personal injury law. Graduating from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley for her undergraduate studies and Chapman University for her law degree, Ginger further enriched her legal education with studies abroad at Fudan University and Tsinghua University in China.

Bryana S. Paulsen, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Bryana S. Paulsen, Esq., brings over 6 years of legal experience to Wilshire Law Firm, specializing in Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Auto/Trucking Cases, and Wrongful Death claims. She graduated from Sacramento State University before earning her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University, School of Law.

Jennifer Leinbach

Jennifer Leinbach, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Jennifer Leinbach is an accomplished Associate Attorney specializing in class action litigation and appellate law. With over twelve years of experience, Jennifer helps individuals navigate complex class action lawsuits. Throughout her illustrious career, Jennifer has obtained landmark judgments and negotiated resolutions on behalf of thousands of individuals.

Lane Friedman, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Lane Friedman is an Associate Attorney renowned for his diverse legal background and unwavering commitment to justice. With extensive experience spanning Criminal Defense, Worker’s Compensation, and Personal Injury law, Lane’s expertise is a fusion of passion and dedication to the law.

Ryan Scott Cowan, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Ryan Scott Cowan, Esq., serves as an Associate Attorney with a focus on Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Dog Bite cases, Toxic Torts, and Complex Civil Litigation. With eight years of legal experience, Ryan is a seasoned advocate dedicated to representing clients with compassion and tenacity. He obtained his education from Indiana University – Bloomington and earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, equipping him with a solid foundation for his legal career.

Diego Aviles, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Diego Aviles, Esq., is a dedicated Senior Attorney with a notable career in the legal field. Committed to empowering workers and promoting financial equity, Diego’s drive is a true testament to what one can achieve when believing in justice and being part of a community deserving fairness and representation.

Nathan Kingery

Nathan Kingery, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Nathan Kingery is a Senior Attorney whose vast legal knowledge and litigation skills make him a key asset to Wilshire Law Firm’s employment department. Practicing law since 2016, Nathan focuses on employment law including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour law. Nathan fights for his clients to ensure that they receive justice.

Elizabeth Votra, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Elizabeth Votra is an Associate Attorney who specializes in representing employees in cases involving workplace discrimination, workplace harassment, wage and hour, and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. Well-regarded by her peers, Elizabeth believes it is essential to enact change for those who experience unequal pay and unfair treatment inside the workplace.

Daniel Kramer

Daniel J. Kramer, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Daniel J. Kramer is an Associate Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm representing clients in the areas of employment law, wage and hour class actions, and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. Daniel is a fierce advocate for wronged and mistreated employees, and he fights on their behalf to ensure that they receive their entitled financial compensation.

Ghazaleh Attaran, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Ghazaleh Attaran is an Associate Attorney with more than six years of experience representing clients in the areas of employment law, wrongful termination, and wage and hour cases. Ghazaleh has a passion for defending the rights of wrongfully terminated employees, and she places significance on establishing mutual trust and comfort in the attorney-client relationship.

Benjamin Haber, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Benjamin Haber, Esq. focuses his practice primarily on employment and class action litigation and qui tam “whistleblower” cases. He is passionate about giving a voice to individuals who have suffered at the hands of major companies.

Jesenia Martinez

Jesenia Martinez, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Jesenia Martinez is an Associate Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm whose legal specialization is in civil litigation and consumer class action lawsuits. With over five years of experience practicing law, Jesenia is a passionate advocate for her clients. She has demonstrated a unique ability to find successful ways to argue on behalf of her clients’ rights, and her method is proven.

Cameron Totten, Esq.

Cameron H. Totten, Esq.

Law & Motion Attorney

Cameron H. Totten, Esq., is a distinguished Law & Motion attorney specializing in personal injury, employment law, law and motion, and appeals. With an impressive career spanning 29 years, Cameron’s legal expertise is backed by a solid educational foundation from Binghamton University and Tulane Law School. 

Elizabeth Macayan, Esq.

Law & Motion Attorney

Elizabeth Macayan is an Associate Attorney with over seven years of experience working to represent clients in law and motion practice. Over her tenure, Elizabeth has worked diligently to become an expert in all procedural aspects of litigation, including drafting and arguing motions and presenting legal arguments to persuade courts to rule in her and her clients’ favor.

Arsine Grigoryan, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Arsiné Grigoryan is an Associate Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm specializing in employment law, class action litigation, and PAGA claims. A passionate advocate for justice, Arsiné practices open communication with her clients in order to best pursue justice on their behalf. For over five years, Arsiné has consistently secured seven-figure settlements in a variety of industries.

Stephan Chichportich, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Stephan Chichportich is an Associate Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm who represents clients in the areas of catastrophic personal injury. Stephan fights for justice for his clients who have experienced extreme personal injury and seeks to help them by pursuing maximum financial compensation. With five years of experience, Stephan’s approach to litigation is proven.

Shams W. Naimi, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Shams W. Naimi, Esq. is a versatile litigator at Wilshire Law Firm. He specializes in litigating employment law cases through all stages up to trial. With over five years of experience, Shams has litigated hundreds of cases including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims.

Harry Erganyan, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Harry Erganyan is an accomplished Associate Attorney with a passion for legal integrity. Harry specializes in Complex Wage-and-Hour Class Actions and PAGA (Private Attorney General Act) Actions, delivering dedication and commitment to his clients and upholding the highest ethical standards.

Kaitlin D. Sears, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Kaitlin D. Sears, Esq., is an accomplished Associate Attorney specializing in personal injury law. With over 6 years of legal expertise and 11 years as a certified mediator, Kaitlin is passionate about delivering justice to her clients. Her dedication, coupled with a commitment to growth and learning, sets her apart in the legal field.

Arrash Fattahi, Esq.

Managing Associate

Arrash T. Fattahi is a Managing Associate who specializes in labor and employment litigation, wage and hour class actions, and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. Approaching all his cases with a similar mindset, Arrash brings fierce advocacy and trusted advisory to all his clients’ legal needs. Regardless of the case, Arrash prioritizes building strong relationships with clients.

Arnold E. Reed II, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Arnold E. Reed II, Esq., is an Associate Attorney bringing four years of legal experience to Wilshire Law Firm. Arnold focuses on Motor Vehicle Collisions, Pedestrian Incidents, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, and Sexual Abuse cases. Arnold earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. 

Aram Boyadjian, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Aram Boyadjian is an Associate Attorney who specializes in wage and hour class action cases, Private Attorneys General Act claims, and litigation. Aram has already assisted in litigating dozens of complex class action matters on behalf of clients. Aram displays a high level of attention to detail in all the cases that he works and ensures justice for all those he represents.

Mariam Nazaretyan, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Mariam Nazaretyan, Esq., is an Associate Attorney with a background in International Humanitarian Law and Employment Law, who brings years of legal experience to her practice. She obtained her degrees from Loyola Marymount University and Southwestern Law School, laying a solid foundation for her career.

Jesse Chen, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Jesse Chen is an Associate Attorney who is an expert in the legal areas of data privacy litigation and class action consumer litigation. Jesse seeks to hold corporations accountable when private personal information is leaked due to carelessness and oversight. Jesse’s patience and attention to detail in the work he completes helps him to successfully represent his clients.

Beshoy Yakim, Esq.

Associate Attorney

As an experienced attorney with a background in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, Beshoy Yakim fearlessly champions his clients’ causes at Wilshire Law Firm. From his time as a certified law clerk at Orange County Public Defender’s office to his fluency in Arabic, Beshoy is committed to serving diverse needs. His unwavering persistence, inspired by his attorney lineage, drives him to achieve just outcomes. Through his relentless pursuit of justice, Mr. Yakim leaves a positive impact on clients and the legal community.

Caesar Valladares, Esq.

Supervising Attorney

Caesar Valladares, Esq., is a Supervising Attorney specializing in Personal Injury law with a steadfast commitment to seeking justice for victims. Ceasar holds a degree from the University of La Verne and furthered his education at the University of La Verne College of Law. As a Supervising Attorney, he actively engages in personal injury cases, demonstrating his dedication to helping those who have suffered due to life-altering accidents.

Sara Martinez, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Sara Martinez, Esq., is an accomplished Associate Attorney specializing in Personal Injury law, with expertise in vehicle collisions, pedestrian incidents, premises liability, dog bites, and wrongful death cases. With years of legal practice in California, Sara has become a distinguished figure in the legal field. Sara earned her law degree from the University of La Verne, College of Law. During her time in law school, she was on the school’s Moot Court Team.

Catharine McGlynn, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Catharine “Kate” McGlynn, an Associate Attorney, has focused her practice almost exclusively on Single-Plaintiff Employment Law with an emphasis on Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation. Catharine’s educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Pre-Law from Arcadia University. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from the University of Massachusetts School of Law where she excelled academically and served as Notes Editor for the UMass Law Review, was recognized with the Oral Advocacy Award, and was selected as a recipient for the National Association of Women Lawyers’ Outstanding Law Student Award.

Josh Teller

Josh Teller, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Josh Teller is an Associate Attorney distinguished in the field of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Product Liability. A graduate of Cardozo Law School and Yeshiva University, where he earned a master’s in accounting and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York State, Josh uniquely combines legal expertise with financial acumen.

William A. White, Esq.

Associate Attorney

William A. White, Esq., a dedicated Associate Attorney who brings a wealth of legal expertise to Wilshire Law Firm. Prospective clients can rely on William’s passion, dedication, and multilingual proficiency for comprehensive and effective representation.

Andrew Sandoval, Esq.

Andrew Sandoval, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Andrew Sandoval is an Associate Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm. Andrew specializes in wage and hour class action cases, and he brings a meticulous eye for detail to every case that he works on. Andrew demonstrates a steadfast commitment to hearing and meeting the needs of clients and believes in advocating for the rights of workers who have been denied their due compensation.

Dolly Bazarjian, Esq.

Law & Motion Attorney

Dalita “Dolly” A. Bazarjian, a Law and Motion Attorney, brings a fresh perspective and a zeal for advocacy to the legal arena. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University in Fresno and later earning her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in San Diego, Dalita has swiftly emerged as a promising legal professional. Her area of concentration lies in law and motion, where she navigates intricate legal matters with precision and dedication. 

Arman  A. Salehi, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Arman A. Salehi is an Associate Attorney specializing in Labor and Employment Litigation, Wage and Hour Class Actions, and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Claims. 

Tina Petrosian, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Tina Petrosian, Esq., is an Associate Attorney specializing in Labor & Employment Law with a dedication to advocating for workers’ rights. Tina holds a B.A. in English from UC Santa Barbara and earned her law degree from Southwestern Law School, with double concentrations in Labor & Employment Law and Public Interest Law. 

Natasha Travis, Esq.

Natasha D. Travis, Esq.

Law and Motion Attorney

Natasha D. Travis is a Law and Motion Attorney with over two decades of experience practicing law. Natasha’s range of expertise includes motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and employment law. She displays an adept ability in her legal writing, seeing success in over 95% of the motions that she files or opposes.

Isaac Abginesaz, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Isaac Abginesaz is an Associate Attorney specializing in Personal Injury Litigation, bringing a fresh perspective and dedication to his practice. He has experience with motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, workplace accidents, and school-related incidents such as bullying and sexual abuse. Isaac handles cases ranging from soft tissue injuries to catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths.

Rene Ucros, Esq.

Attorney

Rene Ucros, Esq., is an experienced litigation attorney who specializes in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith cases. Specifically, Rene handles automobile collisions, trucking collisions, pedestrian versus auto collisions, and premise liability cases. Throughout his career, Mr. Ucros has achieved notable legal victories, including a key role in an auto v. auto case that resulted in a $120 million verdict after striking the Defendants’ Answer.

Shahin Rezvani, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Shahin Rezvani, Esq., is a Senior Attorney who brings over 25 years of legal expertise to his role, specializing in complex litigation and trial practice encompassing antitrust, consumer protection, intellectual property, and securities law. Graduating summa cum laude from the University of California Los Angeles and earning his law degree from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Shahin’s academic prowess laid the foundation for his illustrious career.

Nareh S. Terzian, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Nareh S. Terzian, Esq., is a dedicated Associate Attorney with four years of experience in personal injury and intellectual property law. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from California State University of Northridge, where she graduated with honors, and a Juris Doctorate from Western State Law School, where she graduated cum laude. Nareh is licensed to practice law in California and is a registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. 

Andrea Alberico, Esq.

Intake Attorney

Andrea Alberico, Esq., is a passionate Intake Attorney with a focus on Sexual Abuse Law. Since she began practicing law in 2022, Andrea has gained experience in Family Law, International Business Law and Cannabis law. She has dedicated herself to advocating for her clients and providing them with a voice within the legal system.  

Katya Salganick, Esq

Katya Salganick, Esq.

Intake Attorney

Katya Salganick, Esq., is an Intake Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm and a tenacious advocate with over a decade of legal experience. With a strong passion for trial work, Ms. Salganick’s dedication to excellence began in law school, where she was awarded the prestigious Judge Lee D. Baxter Fellowship in Litigation. In this role, she […]

Gabriella Solé, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Gabriella Solé, Esq., is a dedicated Associate Attorney specializing in Wage and Hour Class Actions and PAGA (Private Attorney General Act) Actions. With two years of experience in legal practice, Gabriella has rapidly established herself as a passionate advocate for California’s working class.

Andrew S. Attia, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Andrew S. Attia, Esq., is a tenacious Associate Attorney advocate with over four years of experience in personal injury law. He focuses on obtaining justice for clients in cases involving wrongful death, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and more. 

Natanel E. Safaradi, Esq.

Natanel E. Safaradi, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Natanel E. Safaradi, Esq., is a dedicated Associate Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm, specializing in catastrophic accidents, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, and complex civil litigation. With six years of experience, Natanel has demonstrated a commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and support to his clients.  Natanel completed both his undergraduate and law […]

Kareen Shatikian, Esq.

Kareen Shatikian, Esq. 

Associate Attorney

Kareen Shatikian is a dedicated Associate Attorney specializing in Wage and Hour Class Actions and Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims. With two years of experience, Kareen has built a reputation for her strategic and compassionate approach to legal representation, focusing on achieving equitable resolutions for her clients. She is a graduate of Southwestern Law School and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. 

Ana Sahagun, Esq.

Ana Sahagun, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Ana Sahagun, Esq., is an Associate Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm specializing in Personal Injury and Immigration law. With 3 years of experience as an attorney and a background in legal assistance since 2016, she brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her practice. Ana earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from […]

Sharon Stephanie Perez, Esq.

Sharon Stephanie Perez, Esq.,

Associate Attorney

Sharon Stephanie Perez, Esq., is an Associate Attorney specializing in employment-related legal matters, including discrimination, harassment, disability accommodation, wage and hour disputes, whistleblower retaliation, and Fair Employment and Housing Act claims. With 2 years of experience as a Plaintiff’s employment attorney and 3 years as a law clerk, she brings a strong foundation in advocacy […]

Brandon Matamoros, Esq.

Brandon Matamoros, Esq. 

Associate Attorney

Brandon Matamoros is a skilled attorney specializing in personal injury law, with a focus on motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, and premises liability. Brandon has developed a reputation for achieving favorable outcomes through meticulous preparation and strategic advocacy. He has mediated nearly a hundred cases to successful settlement and is skilled at all […]

Brian Cabral, Esq.

Brian Cabral, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Brian Cabral is a dedicated Associate Attorney specializing in auto accidents, pedestrian incidents, premises liability, dog bites, and wrongful death cases. With 3.5 years of experience, Brian brings a client-first mindset to his work, aiming to ensure his clients feel supported and receive the compensation they deserve. He earned his undergraduate degree from John Jay […]

Stella Zhang, Esq.

Stella Zhang, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Stella Zhang is a dedicated associate attorney specializing in personal injury cases. Recently admitted to the bar, she combines her fresh legal knowledge with a compassionate, client-centered approach honed during her time volunteering in her law school’s immigration clinic. There, Stella learned the importance of providing steady, empathetic guidance to clients facing challenging situations.  Stella’s […]