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Hueston Hennigan LLP
523 WEST 6TH STREET
SUITE 400
LOS ANGELES, CA 90014
CALIFORNIA
United States

Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense

Hueston Hennigan LLP is home to extensively experienced practitioners with former backgrounds of the US Department of Justice, US Attorney’s Offices, as well as the White House Counsel’s Office. Managing Partner Brian Hennigan  in Los Angeles has represented a plethora of clients including accountants, business executives, corporations and institutions, in federal and state matters and co-leads the team with John Hueston. Previously a deputy chief in the US Attorney’s Office, Vicki Chou has represented the United States in a plentitude of criminal cases including bank, computer and internet immigration and tax fraud, as well as intellectual property and money laundering. All individuals are mentioned in Los Angeles.

Practice head(s):

John Hueston; Brian Hennigan

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Hueston Hennigan has the finest lawyers who work tirelessly to find creative and individual solutions for their clients. The lawyers are great in court and their success is a product of skill, hard work, experience and teamwork.’

‘The firm is composed of the very best lawyers in Los Angeles. They have all the support to handle the most sophisticated of cases. They run an extremely professional operation.’

‘I appreciate the amazing experience the lawyers bring to the field, and the great way they can work effectively with others.’

‘They have a deep bench of former top prosecutors whose mastery of the facts and the law and prosecutorial tactics enable them to seize critical courtroom victories laying the groundwork for success at trial from the first meeting to closing argument.’

‘High energy, discipline, and tenacity combined with steel trap minds make Vicki Chou, John Hueston stand out in the white collar bar.’

‘Crisp lock tight analysis and communications skills by John Hueston and Vicki Chou.’

‘John Hueston understands the entire landscape of a case, has a plan but is secure enough and smart enough to deviate when the circumstances call for it. Brian Hennigan has the best judgment and the greatest temperament for a trial lawyer.’

Key clients

Mani Bros.

Live Ventures Incorporated

Southern California Gas Company

Former White House Counsel

Former Deputy White House Counsel

Former CEO of Outcome Health

Former Dean of University of Southern California

Jacoby & Myers

Founder and Managing Director of Black Diamond

CEO of Live Ventures Incorporated

Work highlights

  • Representing Epic Games against a two-pronged attack by the Federal Trade Commission, targeting Epic, for violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) as well as violations of FTC regulations regarding unfair and deceptive practices related to online charges and refunds.
  • Representing Amazon.com, Inc. in a potentially blockbuster investigation led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Advising a former White House Counsel in his testimony before the House Jan 6. Committee and, subsequently, before a D.C. federal grand jury, and representing a former Deputy White House Counsel before the same bodies.

Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes Tier 3

Hueston Hennigan LLP is a boutique litigation firm with a strong record of achieving favorable outcomes for its clients. The group represents high value clients from a diverse range of industries, including Monster Energy and Amazon.com Inc.. Industry leading litigator John Hueston heads the practice, and is frequently approached by both public and private sector institutions to represent them in high-profile cases and investigations. Moez Kaba is widely regarded as an exceptional trial attorney. The firm has offices in both Los Angeles and Newport Beach.

Practice head(s):

John Hueston; Moez Kaba

Other key lawyers:

Marshall Camp; Doug Dixon; Vicki Chou; Christina Von der Ahe Rayburn; Neil Anderson, Michael Acquah; Joseph Aronsohn

Testimonials

‘I initially worked with the Hueston Hennigan team on utility patent-related matters. As our legal battle intensified, design patent, trade secret, and tort complaints were added. I was impressed by Hueston Hennigan’s ability to come up to speed on the technology underlying our patents and to understand the complex interplay of the business and legal issues with the technology issues.’

‘The individuals I work with stand out because of their engineering and technical knowledge in addition to their legal expertise and understanding of business considerations in litigation. The specific stand-out partners I worked with were Doug Dixon and Christina Von der Ahe Rayburn. The Associates who stood out were Neil Anderson, Michael Acquah, and Joseph Aronsohn.’

‘Braid array of experience and wins prosecuting and defending high stakes general commercial disputes all the way to trial is what distinguishes them, as well as knowing when to hold them and when to fold them.’

‘Exceedingly high trial acumen. Compelling in front of a judge or jury. Know how to take command of the courtroom. Marshall Camp, Doug Dixon, Vicki Chou, Moez Kaba, John Hueston.’

Key clients

Monster Energy Co.

Endo Pharmaceuticals

ClearOne, Inc.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Synchrony Financial

Navajo Nation

Kaiser Permanente

Palantir Technologies

Kaiser Permanente

Intrivo Diagnostics

Southern California Edison and Edison International

PacifiCorp

Don Lee Farms

Ring (Amazong.com Inc.)

Deloitte Consulting

Match Group

Amazon.com Inc.

Amulet Winery LLP/NapVal LP

Epic Games

Tri Star Entertainment

TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC

Work highlights

  • Won a $293 million verdict for Monster Energy after claims of false advertising, tortious interference, and theft of trade secrets.
  • Won a major trademark award for Monster Energy Company against rival VPX, Inc.
  • Successfully represented Endo Pharmaceuticals in a closely watched $50 billion California opioid case alleging public nuisance, unfair competition, and false advertising.

Described by Chambers USA as a “the perfect litigation boutique” and the “Go-to firm for bet-the-farm litigation”, Hueston Hennigan LLP is “enjoying meteoric success”.

Since Hueston Hennigan opened its doors in 2015, it has established itself as a top, nationally recognized trial boutique known for finding a way to win in the highest-stakes litigation, trials and white-collar defense cases.

Our lawyers approach cases differently than most litigation firms: from day one, we treat each matter as though it will go to trial. This emphasis on trial readiness inspires us to bring creative strategies to each matter. By developing a deep understanding of the facts, the context, and the law relevant to each case, we can aggressively litigate without relying on a rule book. Our focused preparation and forceful posture in the first 90 days help us achieve the most successful and cost-effective outcomes for our clients.

This approach works because we don’t function like a traditional, hierarchal law firm. Instead, we train our teams to think like “outside GCs.” Since each client is a firm client, not a client of any individual partner, every lawyer is focused on comprehensively, creatively, and collaboratively solving their clients’ unique problems.

Representative reviews and recognitions

  • “Go-to firm for bet-the-farm litigation,” Chambers
  • “Hard-driving, insightful and aggressive,” Chambers
  • “A National Powerhouse,” Daily Journal
  • “A force to be reckoned with,” Chambers
  • “The firm to beat … dynamic and engaged … re-shaped the landscape,” Benchmark Litigation
  • 5 Go-To Boutique Trial Firms in the U.S., Law360
  • Top 20 Trial Law Firms in U.S. (repeated), Benchmark Litigation
  • National Elite Boutique Trailblazer, National Law Journal
  • California Trial Firm of the Year, Benchmark Litigation
  • Los Angeles Trial Firm of the Year (2019 and 2020), Benchmark Litigation

Our edge: remarkable results through disruptive strategies
We have a history of obtaining remarkable results in our client’s most important cases. Our creative and disruptive approach has earned us a national reputation as the “go-to firm for bet-the-farm litigation.” With ever-increasing frequency, we are asked by new clients to replace “big law firms” in their most important complex litigation.

Our successes have translated to a reputation as one of the top trial boutiques in the country, handling high-stakes matters for a client roster that includes Amazon, Tesla, Deloitte, Edison International, Qualcomm, T-Mobile, Disney, SpaceX, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Monster Energy, the Navajo Nation, Whole Foods, and many others.

Our team: unmatched talent at every level
Based in California and practicing nationwide, our more than 60 lawyers hail from the most selective law schools and clerkships, are veterans of prominent national law firms. Some have joined us after distinguished national careers in public service. Our attorneys have collectively participated in over 150 trials, and our partners are recognized as among the country’s top trial lawyers. At trial, our diverse teams reflect the profiles of our juries.

Nearly 70 percent of the associates at Hueston Hennigan have clerked for judges at federal district courts, courts of appeals, or the highest courts of several states. Former judicial clerks bring real-world experience and superior research skills to their work, seamlessly stepping into positions of significant responsibility. We offer competitive bonuses and credit for time spent clerking and encourage current or prospective clerks to apply.

Department Name Email Telephone
Marshall A. Camp mcamp@hueston.com 213.788.4541
Douglas J. Dixon ddixon@hueston.com 949.226.6741
Steven N. Feldman sfeldman@hueston.com 213.788.4272
Brian J. Hennigan bhennigan@hueston.com 213.788.4540
John C. Hueston jhueston@hueston.com 949.226.6740
Moez M. Kaba mkaba@hueston.com 213.788.4543
Robert N. Klieger rklieger@hueston.com 213.788.4310
Allison Libeu alibeu@hueston.com 949.273.4153
Alison L. Plessman aplessman@hueston.com 213.788.4542
Andrew Walsh awalsh@hueston.com 213.788.4282
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