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![Mark D. Simpson](/sites/default/files/styles/card_410x307_/public/images/2022-11/Simpson_Mark_LinkedIn.jpg?h=b5bab779&itok=NxlEdZE-)
Mark Simpson counsels technology and intellectual property innovators to assist them in developing, protecting, and monetizing the results of their creative endeavors, with a focus on IP strategy and branding. He protects their IP assets via patent preparation and prosecution, IP counseling and...
![Kyra A. Smerkanich](/sites/default/files/styles/card_410x307_/public/images/2022-08/Smerkanich_Kyra_LinkedIn.jpg?h=5f4e38f5&itok=xsJ5XKYR)
Kyra Smerkanich represents clients in complex civil litigation, helping them to navigate the challenging landscapes that arise in business and insurance disputes. Working in partnership with her clients – with an eye towards understanding their business practices and legal needs – Kyra is not afraid...
![Theodore Stolman](/sites/default/files/styles/card_410x307_/public/images/2023-07/Stolman_Theodore_LinkedIn.jpg?h=753774cc&itok=vmeCpIY5)
Ted Stolman draws on decades of experience in the insolvency and bankruptcy space to help businesses successfully resolve financial matters. In addition, drawing upon his experience in representing debtors, Ted is particularly adept at assisting creditors when confronted with an insolvency. Ted has...
![Michelle C. Streifthau-Livizos](/sites/default/files/styles/card_410x307_/public/images/2022-08/Streifthau-Livizos_Michelle_LinkedIn.jpg?h=7126a54b&itok=zKkPFFZM)
Michelle Streifthau-Livizos represents clients in litigation matters, including disputes involving the Hatch-Waxman Act, patents, copyrights and trademarks. She handles cases involving various types of technology, including representations of pharmaceutical companies, life sciences companies...
![Sarah A. Sullivan](/sites/default/files/styles/card_410x307_/public/images/2022-08/Sullivan_Sarah_LinkedIn.jpg?h=f57dba4b&itok=WTcmsQKD)
Sarah Sullivan represents pharmaceutical companies involved in complex, high stakes patent litigation. Sarah concentrates her practice on Hatch-Waxman ANDA cases and disputes over the intellectual property behind branded pharmaceuticals. She is part of the Firm's nationally-recognized team for...
![Erik VanderWeyden](/sites/default/files/styles/card_410x307_/public/images/2022-09/Vanderweyden_Erik_LinkedIn.jpg?h=72da4a73&itok=6XkTGFue)
Erik VanderWeyden has a multi-faceted legal practice in which he assists clients with issues involving condominium and common interest associations, tax controversies, and cybersecurity and data privacy. In his work with condominium and common interest associations, Erik advises leadership on...
![Chihao Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/card_410x307_/public/images/2022-09/Wang_Chihao_LinkedIn.jpg?h=a7b36234&itok=zBXFBTrN)
Chihao Wang is a registered patent agent who draws on his scientific background in biochemistry to assist clients in protecting their innovations. Chihao has intellectual property experience in a broad spectrum of technology areas, including biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology...
![Matthew Young](/sites/default/files/styles/card_410x307_/public/images/2023-07/Young_Matthew_LinkedIn.jpg?h=4e0e1cc0&itok=RLhG3B2D)
Matthew Young represents clients who are involved in commercial lending and real estate disputes, as well as intellectual property litigation. Businesses and government entities, among others, rely on him to handle matters ranging from allegations of fraud and negligence to unfair competition and...
![Steven Ziven](/sites/default/files/styles/card_410x307_/public/images/2023-07/Ziven_Steven_LinkedIn.jpg?h=77788d13&itok=hGune3mq)
Steven Ziven, who is the firm's Los Angeles Office Managing Partner and an Executive Committee member, advises clients primarily on corporate law and legal issues associated with business transactions, real estate transactions and financings. He has extensive experience in buying and selling...