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.

Shivani I. Morrison

Shivani Morrison is a Los Angeles-based litigation attorney.

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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June 2, 2025

Shawn Holley Named to 2025 “LA500: Most Influential People in LA” List by Los Angeles Business Journal for Third Consecutive Year

The firm is proud to announce that the Los Angeles Business Journal has selected Shawn Holley for inclusion in its “LA500: Most Influential People in LA” list for 2025, marking...

May 30, 2025

Trial Lawyer Ray Seilie Joins KHIKS

Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir (KHIKS) is pleased to announce that Ray Seilie has joined the firm as Counsel. A graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, Ray brings...

May 29, 2025

Kate Mangels Weighs in on Karen Read Murder Trial in USA Today

Kate Mangels recently spoke to USA Today as part of their ongoing coverage of Karen Read’s retrial for the 2022 murder of her then-boyfriend, John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer....

May 28, 2025

Patricia Millett Honored in the Los Angeles Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Women Lawyers” Issue

The firm is pleased to announce that the Los Angeles Daily Journal has named Patricia Millett to its 2025 list of the “Top Women Lawyers” in California. Patricia was selected...

April 21, 2025

Larry Iser and Jonathan Steinsapir Named to Billboard’s 2025 “Top Music Lawyers” List

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The firm is pleased to announce that partners Larry Iser and Jonathan Steinsapir have been named to Billboard’s 2025 “Top Music Lawyers” list. The annual feature highlights attorneys leading the...

April 9, 2025

Seven KHIKS Attorneys Named to Variety’s 2025 “Legal Impact Report”

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The firm is pleased to announce that Partners Larry Iser, Patricia Millett, Kristen Spanier, Chad Fitzgerald, Michael Kump, Shawn Holley, and Jonathan Steinsapir have been selected for inclusion in Variety’s...

April 4, 2025

Larry Iser, Dale Kinsella, and Michael Kump Recognized in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 “Power Lawyers” Issue

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The firm is pleased to announce that Larry Iser has been recognized in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 “Power Lawyers” issue, positioning him among the top 100 dealmakers and litigators practicing...

March 24, 2025

Ashlee Difuntorum Pens HR Dive Article on Employee Complaint Investigations

Ashlee Difuntorum recently authored an HR Dive article piece, delving into the most effective ways for employers to manage employee complaints while minimizing workplace disruption. She explains that employers should...

March 10, 2025

Shawn Holley, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, and Patricia Millett Named to Inaugural Lawdragon “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” Guide

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The firm is pleased to announce that Shawn Holley, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, and Patricia Millett have been selected for inclusion in the first annual edition of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading...

February 26, 2025

KHIKS Jury Trial Result for Mattel Recognized Among Daily Journal’s “Top Verdicts of 2024”

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The firm is pleased to announce that it was recently recognized by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal in its “Top Verdicts of 2024” issue for the jury trial victory...

February 20, 2025

16 KHIKS Attorneys Named to 2025 Southern California “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” Lists

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KHIKS is pleased to announce that 16 of the firm’s attorneys have been named by Thomson Reuters to either its 2025 Southern California “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Star” list. One of...

February 12, 2025

Kate Mangels Weighs in on A$AP Rocky’s Felony Trial in Vulture

Kate Mangels recently spoke to Vulture about rapper A$AP Rocky’s 2021 felony assault with a semi-automatic firearm charge, which is currently playing out in court in Los Angeles. Rocky pleaded...

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