Los AngelesMichael Best’s Los Angeles office is located in the heart of Brentwood, an area known for its vibrant culture, progressive business community, and sweeping city and mountain views. Just minutes from the 101 and 405 freeways, the team in our Los Angeles office provides a full range of legal services in one of the largest startup and investor ecosystems in the nation.
Our Los Angeles team is dedicated to providing a strategic approach to legal services that mirror the region’s innovative spirit. Focusing on venture capital and corporate law, we address the needs of high-growth companies in various practices, including emerging technology, labor & employment, intellectual property, and litigation.
At Michael Best, we believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work. Our Los Angeles office actively participates in local events, provides pro bono legal services, and supports various charitable causes to make a positive impact in the Los Angeles area. Related People Preview Attorney's BiographyKara is a paralegal with Venture Best. She assists with the firm’s StartupProgram.com in addition to providing paralegal and administrative support to the firm’s attorneys by reviewing, editing, and processing legal documents. Kara also assists with a wide range of tasks including series financing closing procedures, signature packets, closing binders, and corporate maintenance. Kara M. Asuncion* Paralegal *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyMike is a seasoned transactional attorney who works hand-in-hand with businesses across a number of industries to negotiate, manage and paper their commercial agreements. Having previously spent time in-house for both public and private enterprises, Mike enjoys working with his clients to understand their business needs in order to provide practical legal solutions. Before joining Michael Best, Mike served as the leading commercial partner at a venture and corporate law firm. Within this ro ...  Preview Attorney's BiographyCarrie crafts practical solutions to complex problems without overlooking technical details – guiding employers through the development and implementation of talent, compensation, and benefits strategies designed to enhance top line growth while managing bottom line expenditures and compliance.  Preview Attorney's BiographyKellie is a Legal Operations Coordinator at Michael Best. Prior to joining the firm, she served as the billing director and a corporate paralegal at a venture and corporate law firm. Her responsibilities included corporate filings, corporate maintenance, maintaining the firm’s corporate docket, and managing the monthly billing. She was also involved with the firm’s startup program, where she provided client support. Kellie also has experience working in environmental law as a civil l ... Kellie A. Davis* Legal Operations Coordinator *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAs Practice Group Manager for Venture Best, Alisa manages the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the practice group. She works in collaboration with group leadership to set goals and budgets, implement technology solutions, identify staffing needs, and support professional development for attorneys and other professionals. Before joining Michael Best, Alisa served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations for venture law firm O&A, P.C., and its aff ... Alisa S. Esala* Practice Group Manager *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyClaudia has a background in corporate transactions, intellectual property, and entertainment law. She has experience working with early-stage entrepreneurs as well as veteran entrepreneurs on a variety of businesses from video game developers to AI companies. She continues to advise companies on entity formation, equity and debt financings, equity offerings, and more. Before joining Michael Best, Claudia was an Associate with the venture law firm O&A, P.C. During her time with O&a ...  Preview Attorney's BiographyMegan is a paralegal at Michael Best. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a corporate paralegal at a venture and corporate law firm. Her responsibilities included corporate filings, corporate maintenance, maintaining the firm’s corporate docket, providing support to all of the attorneys in the office, general administrative tasks, and assisting in monthly billing. Megan N. Hoang* Paralegal *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Aaron Kunitomo* Product Innovation Manager *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAngela represents corporations across numerous industries and non-profit organizations regarding compliance with ever-changing employment laws for an increasingly multi-state workforce. She has extensive experience serving as employment counsel, where she advises clients on hiring, termination, wage and hour compliance, employee handbooks, investigations into discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and various other issues. She is also a subject matter expert on California employment laws, ...
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