Attorney lineup

Ashlee C. Difuntorum

Ashlee Difuntorum focuses in the areas of intellectual property, entertainment and general business litigation.

Chad Fitzgerald

Chad Fitzgerald specializes in complex entertainment industry disputes as well as business and intellectual property litigation.

Shawn Holley

Shawn Holley is the rare trial attorney who practices in the areas of both civil and criminal litigation.

Lawrence Iser

Mr. Iser specializes in the areas of intellectual property, entertainment, commercial, real estate and employment litigation.

Dale Kinsella

Mr. Kinsella is a nationally known trial lawyer specializing in the areas of entertainment and intellectual property litigation.

Katherine Kleindienst

Katherine handles a wide range of complex litigation matters, including entertainment, intellectual property, and general commercial litigation.

Gregory Korn

Gregory Korn specializes in the areas of entertainment and intellectual property litigation.

Alan Kossoff

Alan Kossoff practices civil litigation, with an emphasis in business, employment, entertainment, malpractice, and personal injury matters.

Michael Kump

Michael Kump is a problem solver who fights tenaciously to protect his clients’ valuable intellectual property and contractual rights.

Aaron Liskin

Aaron Liskin specializes in entertainment litigation, as well as corporate disputes and complex business litigation.

Suann MacIsaac

Suann MacIsaac specializes in entertainment, intellectual property and general business litigation.

Kate Mangels

Kate Mangels represents companies and individuals in complex civil and criminal matters, including white collar criminal matters.

Amber Melius

Amber Melius' areas of practice include entertainment, copyright, employment, contract and other commercial disputes.

Patricia Millett

Patricia Millett specializes in commercial and entertainment litigation.

Allen Secretov

Allen Secretov specializes in intellectual property and entertainment litigation.

Ray Seilie

Ray Seilie is a seasoned trial and appellate litigator who represents clients in high-stakes civil and criminal matters.

Nick Soltman

Nick handles a wide range of litigation matters, including entertainment, IP, general commercial litigation, and white-collar criminal defense.

Kristen Spanier

Kristen Spanier handles litigation matters in the areas of entertainment, intellectual property, and general business law.

Jonathan Steinsapir

Jonathan Steinsapir’s practice encompasses a wide range of commercial litigation matters.

Howard Weitzman – In Memoriam

Howard Weitzman’s clients have included every major motion picture studio; talent agencies; and many high-profile individuals.

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Latest news

January 13, 2026

Chad Fitzgerald to Speak on Beverly Hills Bar Association Entertainment Law Section Panel “Trends in Motion Picture and Television Financial Litigation”  

Chad Fitzgerald will speak on an upcoming panel hosted by the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s (BHBA) Entertainment Law Section, entitled “Trends in Motion Picture and Television Financial Litigation.” The panel...

January 8, 2026

Allen Secretov Named Chair-Elect of Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Entertainment, Sports & Marketing Section

KHIKS is pleased to announce that partner Allen Secretov, who resides in Orange County, has been named Chair-Elect of the Orange County Bar Association’s (OCBA) Entertainment, Sports & Marketing Section....

January 6, 2026

Ray Seilie Highlights Key Copyright Cases Defining Future of AI in Law360

Ray Seilie was recently featured in Law360 as part of its annual roundup, “Copyright Cases To Watch in 2026,” examining the most consequential copyright disputes expected to shape the legal...

December 16, 2025

Chad Fitzgerald Speaks to Puck’s What I’m Hearing Newsletter about Netflix’s Bid for Warner Bros.

Chad Fitzgerald was recently featured in Puck’s What I’m Hearing email newsletter, in which he weighs in on Netflix’s bid to purchase Warner Bros. In the newsletter, Chad speaks to...

November 24, 2025

Ray Seilie Speaks to Business Insider About Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War

Ray Seilie recently spoke with Business Insider about Paramount’s efforts to acquire the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery, including both streaming channels and studios, before the company’s anticipated split in...

November 20, 2025

KHIKS Partners Aaron Liskin and Nick Soltman File Profit Lawsuit on Behalf of Dave Erickson

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KHIKS partners Aaron Liskin and Nick Soltman recently filed a profit participation lawsuit against AMC on behalf of Fear the Walking Dead creator and showrunner, Dave Erickson. The complaint accuses...

November 19, 2025

The Hollywood Reporter Names Shawn Holley and Kate Mangels to 2025 “Legal Troubleshooters” Issue

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The firm is pleased to announce that Shawn Holley and Kate Mangels have been recognized in The Hollywood Reporter‘s highly prestigious, annual “Legal Troubleshooters” list. In the issue, entitled “The...

November 12, 2025

Judge Issues Final Opinion in Ownership Dispute Over Original Star Trek Enterprise Model, Securing Victory for KHIKS Client Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Jr.

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KHIKS LLP, led by Nick Soltman and Aaron Liskin, successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of client Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Jr., confirming his ownership of the original three-foot Star Trek...

November 6, 2025

KHIKS Recognized in the 2026 Edition of “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers®

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Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP has once again appeared on the Best Lawyers® list of “Best Law Firms.” This year, the firm achieved national and regional rankings in Los...

November 5, 2025

The Daily Journal Names Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir Among California’s “Top Boutiques” of 2025

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The firm is pleased to announce that it was recently honored as one of the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal‘s “Top Boutiques” of 2025. With only 22 law...

October 28, 2025

Michael Kump Speaks on Entertainment Law for the Michigan Entertainment Law Organization (MELO)

Michael Kump recently appeared as a guest speaker over Zoom for the Michigan Entertainment Law Organization (MELO), the University of Michigan’s first undergraduate club dedicated to entertainment law, on Wednesday,...

October 28, 2025

Benchmark Litigation Ranks KHIKS in 2026 Edition

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The firm is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a top entertainment litigation firm in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a prestigious guide highlighting the top...

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The trend today in the legal profession favors mergers and growth, “platforms and synergies” and multinational offices with many hundreds of lawyers. In 2006, we bucked this trend by opening our own civil and criminal litigation boutique.

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