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 Christensen, Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, LLP Names Three New PartnersLOS ANGELES — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Christensen, Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, LLP (Christensen Glaser), one of California's top law firms, has announced the elevation of three attorneys to partnership in the Firm. These promotions come as the Firm celebrates another banner year for its clients and itself. Moving up to partner status are prominent litigators, Jay Handlin, specializing in entertainment and copyright law, and Amman Khan, focusing on litigation and arbitration, and business lawyer Jacqui Sudeck, whose practice includes both corporate and securities law.
"The talent and professional commitment of Jay, Amman and Jacqui was reflected in their accomplishments during their tenure at the Firm, and we congratulate them on their achievements," said Terry Christensen, the Firm's managing partner. "In their enhanced leadership roles, our clients will have even greater opportunities to benefit from the expertise of these highly talented and respected professionals," he added. The Firm enjoyed another outstanding year in 2006, with expansion not only in the core legal practice areas, but also in several emerging markets internationally. "Our Firm's success can be attributed, in part, to the confidence that our clients continue to place in us year after year," said Christensen. "They trust us to represent them in difficult and complex cases. They know that every attorney in our Firm is committed to providing the highest level of client service in the most efficient manner and have an outstanding track record of success," he added. To keep pace with the Firm's traditionally steady growth, 12 attorneys have been hired in the last six months, including two 'of counsel' - Christopher Ritter, a 1989 Loyola Law School graduate and Michael Smarinsky, a 1978 graduate of Harvard Law School. The Firm's 10 newest associates represent many of the nation's top-ranked law schools, and include: Graham Beckett; Dean Cheley; Alexander Chen; Amy Duncan; Josh Gluck; Dimitri Karagianides; Jennifer Provencher; Peter Scott; Sarah Weil; and Laurel Ziegler. About the Firm One of the most successful and highly rated law firms in the country, Christensen, Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, LLP, is noted for its dedicated and results-oriented litigators and transactional attorneys. The Firm employs approximately 110 staff attorneys in ultra modern, high tech offices in Century City, California. Offering legal services in most practice areas, including general civil litigation, securities and class action litigation, corporate, real estate, tax, intellectual property and environmental law, the Firm represents hundreds of high profile clients from around the world. As one of the leading entertainment law firms, Christensen Glaser's clients include major studios, television production companies, record companies, financiers, talent and distributors, and the Firm is among the most sought-after legal counsel in this industry. The Firm has also been selected as the Los Angeles affiliate of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide, a member network of top-tier law firms strategically located throughout the U.S. and in 59 countries. For more information, visit the Web site at www.chrisglase.com. Contacts Michael Sitrick |
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