We are pleased to announce that Michael Mellema has been appointed Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. Mr. Mellema will lead the group with Co-Chair Karl Schmidt. Michael B. Mellema joined Parker Milliken in 2007 and specializes in litigation, with an emphases in labor, employment, fiduciary and class action defense. The firm’s Labor and Employment practice is one of the cornerstones of our 100-year legacy. Parker Milliken attorneys in this group have expertise that crosses industry boundaries and includes clients ranging from aerospace to insurance, from education to construction, and from manufacturing to hospitality. “I am honored
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Parker Milliken Attorney Edzyl Magante Appointed Los Angeles Chair for the ABA Litigation Section’s Local Presence
Edzyl Magante was appointed as the Los Angeles Chair for the ABA (American Bar Association) Litigation Section’s Local Presence for the 2023–2024 bar year. This is a new initiative of the ABA that will serve four cities nationwide deemed with a strong litigation presence. Current cities participating in this pioneering endeavor include Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit and Dallas. The goal of Local Presence initiative is to increase the ABA’s engagement at the local level, and spark interest in ABA membership among local practitioners through meaningful programming and networking opportunities. “I am excited the ABA Litigation Section has launched the Local
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Parker Milliken Participates in Spring On-Campus Interviews at Six Local Law Schools
The firm will be participating in the OCI (On-Campus Interviews) Spring Program and virtually visiting six law schools, including the following: • USC Gould School of Law • UCLA Law • Loyola Law School • UC Davis School of Law • UCI Law • Pepperdine Caruso School of Law Ten Parker Milliken attorneys will be involved in the interview process this spring and are excited to meet potential law school candidates to support our growing firm. The following attorneys will participate in 2024: • Brent G. Cheney • Karen C. Freitas • Isaac B. Simon • Gary Tokumori • Jadene
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Replica Rolex Watches with a sense of style
Top of the line Rolex watches Lots of folks aspire to have a high end watch like Rolex as a statement of achievement and fashion sense; however the steep cost of Rolex watches makes them unattainable for many individuals. Here’s where top notch Rolex replica watches come into play—they offer a chance for people to savor the luxury and status linked with Rolex without breaking the bank. These imitations offer a pathway to enjoy refinement and sophistication, in routines. Why choose replica Rolex watches Many opt for replica Rolex watches due to their affordability factor as authentic Rolex watches come
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Gary Ganchrow’s Resident Manager Lawsuits – The Inside Scoop from Lawyers webinar via live stream by the Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc.
Gary Ganchrow shared his insights relating to resident manager lawsuits and answered questions via live stream at the “Resident Manager Lawsuits – The Inside Scoop from Lawyers” webinar hosted by the Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc. View the recorded webinar at www.youtube.com/watch to hear about resident manager claims that get the attention of plaintiff lawyers, how to avoid being an attractive target for a lawsuit, common mistakes made when employing a resident manager, how to avoid being liable for your resident manager, the hidden exposure in resident manager lawsuits, and the “no good deed goes unpunished” rule.
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Gary Tokumori and Kenneth Miller’s presentation at the Western Bankers Association Lenders & Chief Credit Officers Conference
Gary Tokumori and Kenneth Miller will be speaking at the Western Bankers Association Lenders & Chief Credit Officers Conference on the topic, “Handling Problem Loans in the Age of COVID-19”: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical for the commercial lender to quickly assess and address problem loans in order to stay ahead of an uncertain and ever-changing financial environment and to allow the lender the best opportunity to efficiently resolve them. In this session, learn best practices for the lender’s business and legal teams to work together to quickly deal with potential risks and issues, and
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Parker Milliken volunteer event at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Parker Milliken proudly supports the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank with a contribution that will provide 40,000 meals to those most in need. Special thanks to the Parker Milliken volunteers who prepared 3,587 food boxes, which will provide more than 14,000 meals to the community: Stephen Terry, Corina Flores, Steve Platt, Gary Tokumori, Tom Shuck, Ken Miller, Charles Black, Christopher Jew, Dan McGreal, Juliette Tran, Nadine Tan, Jason de Jesus, Jennifer Yi, and Oscar Gomez. For more information, visit lafoodbank.org
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Gary Ganchrow’s Legal Pandemic Q&A Session via live stream by the Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc.
On July 9, 2020, Gary Ganchrow will share his insights relating to the plethora of emergency rent and eviction orders that have been issued during the pandemic and will answer questions via live stream at the Legal Pandemic Q&A Session by the Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc. Tune in live from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT to submit your questions. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com
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