Six AALRR Attorneys Named 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers

03.20.2018

Six partners at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) were recognized as the top Southern California attorneys in their field by Super Lawyers, a prestigious directory indexing attorneys who exhibit excellence in law. Attorneys honored with a ranking from Super Lawyers undergo a rigorous selection process, including evaluation of peer recognition and professional achievement. Ultimately, just 5% of all lawyers in the state are selected to this list.

AALRR attorneys named to the list this year include Steve Andelson, Edward Ho, Thomas Kovacich, Nate Kowalski, Irma Rodriguez Moisa, and Mark Palin.

“Our firm has a strong roster of attorneys at all levels, and we’re proud to be recognized in the Super Lawyers directory,” commented Managing Partner Mark Palin. “My talented partners on this list have each accomplished great things in the Southern California legal sphere.”

Steve Andelson is a founding partner of the firm, has exclusively represented school and community college districts in employment law, personnel and labor relations, collective bargaining, and general public school law for over 35 years. This is the fourteenth time he’s been named to the Super Lawyers list.

Edward Ho is an accomplished business litigator who represents both individuals and corporations in complex civil litigation matters, including shareholder disputes of closely held corporations, international supply and distribution agreements, fiduciary relationships, and business torts. This is his fourth year of recognition as a Southern California Super Lawyer.

Thomas Kovacich has exclusively represented employers for over 35 years in all aspects of employment law and labor relations matters. He has successfully defended employers before the Department of Industrial Relations, the U.S. Department of Labor, and in private wage and hour class action lawsuits. This is the tenth year Mr. Kovacich has been honored by Super Lawyers.

Nate Kowalski is Chair of the firm’s Public Entity Labor and Employment Practice Group. An accomplished litigator who represents employers in both the private and public sectors, he has litigated hundreds of complex labor and employment cases in state and federal courts and has achieved remarkable results for his clients. This is his sixth year appearing on the list.

Irma Rodríguez Moisa is recognized as one of the top labor and employment lawyers in the state for her outstanding results for her clients in their most complex and sensitive matters. An experienced litigator, labor negotiator, and trial attorney, she handles matters ranging from discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and the First Amendment. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2004.

Mark Palin, the firm’s managing partner, is an elite trial lawyer and an accomplished litigator. He has more than 30 years of experience in business-related litigation, including arbitrations, mediations, class actions, and bench and jury trials. Mr. Palin has litigated cases on behalf of national retailers and other major corporations. His name has appeared on the Super Lawyers list every year over the past decade.

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About Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

With over 35 years of unwavering commitment to client service, AALRR is one of California’s leading law firms. Our diverse team brings a seasoned perspective to California’s complex legal landscape for public and private entities, with particular strength in the areas of education, labor and employment, construction, complex litigation, corporate, taxation, and white collar law. Our public sector clients include more than 400 K-12 school districts, community college districts and universities, as well as cities, counties and special districts. We also represent diverse business entities, from small, family-run businesses to publicly traded corporations. At 185 lawyers and growing, AALRR has nine offices in Cerritos, Fresno, Irvine, Marin, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Riverside, Sacramento and San Diego to serve our clients throughout California. For more information about AALRR, visit our website at www.aalrr.com and sign up for our blogs, EdLawConnect, CA Public Pensions Law, Business Law Journal, Labor & Employment Law, and Labor Relations Law.

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