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.

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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July 19, 2024

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Shawn Holley recently appeared as a guest on Jeff Sklar’s “The Practice of You” podcast. In the episode, Shawn and Jeff discussed the obstacles women can face when balancing a...

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KHIKS Scores Another Victory in “Love Is Blind” Participant Dispute

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On July 3 2024, the California Court of Appeal sided with KHIKS client Delirium TV, LLC, the producer of the hit Netflix reality show Love is Blind, rejecting the latest...

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Nick Soltman Speaks to Variety Regarding Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’

Nick Soltman recently spoke with Variety’s Tatiana Siegel about Netflix’s legal troubles following the release of the hit show ‘Baby Reindeer.’ The show opened with a title card reading, “This...

June 14, 2024

Kate Mangels, Allen Secretov, and Nick Soltman Named Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” for 2024

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KHIKS is pleased to announce that Kate Mangels, Allen Secretov, and Nicholas Soltman were named Southern California “Rising Stars” for 2024 by Thomson Reuters’ “Super Lawyers.” Additionally, Nick received enough votes...

June 13, 2024

Dale Kinsella, Shawn Holley, and Michael Kump Honored in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2024 “Power Lawyers” Issue

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The firm is pleased to announce that three KHIKS attorneys have been recognized in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2024 “Power Lawyers” issue. Shawn Holley was listed again this year as a...

June 6, 2024

KHIKS, Dale Kinsella, Larry Iser, and Michael Kump Achieve Ranks in Prestigious Chambers USA 2024 Guide

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Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP and three of its partners, Dale Kinsella, Larry Iser, and Michael Kump, have been listed in the prestigious Chambers USA 2024 Guide as among the top...

June 4, 2024

Shivani Morrison Pens Article in Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine’s 2024 Entertainment Law Issue

Shivani Morrison recently authored “What’s the Deal with Residuals?” in Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine’s prestigious May 2024 Entertainment Law issue. In the article, Shivani examines the evolving role of residuals...

June 3, 2024

Shawn Holley Named to 2024 “LA500” List by Los Angeles Business Journal

The firm is proud to announce that the Los Angeles Business Journal has selected Shawn Holley for inclusion in its “LA500” list for 2024. The annual list highlights the significant...

April 22, 2024

Larry Iser Selected to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2024 “Top 100 Lawyers”

KHIKS is pleased to share that Managing Partner Larry Iser was recently recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal on its third annual “Top 100 Lawyers” list. The coveted list...

April 18, 2024

Kate Mangels Speaks to Reuters About Alec Baldwin’s Upcoming “Rust” Shooting Trial

Kate Mangels recently spoke to Reuters about the issues Alec Baldwin’s defense team may face at the actor’s upcoming trial for the fatal “Rust” shooting, following armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s sentencing...

April 17, 2024

Variety Recognizes Three at KHIKS in 2024 “Legal Impact Report”

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The firm is proud to announce that partners Shawn Holley, Michael Kump, and Jonathan Steinsapir have been named by Variety in its 2024 “Legal Impact Report.” This report annually profiles...

April 1, 2024

Shawn Holley Named to Forbes’ Inaugural “America’s Top 200 Lawyers” List

KHIKS is pleased to announce that Shawn Holley has been recognized by Forbes on their first annual “America’s Top 200 Lawyers” list. The inaugural list highlights attorneys who are leaders...

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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.

Our clients—who run the gamut from artists, creators and entrepreneurs to publicly held corporations—understand that the outcome of litigation depends on the quality and experience of the individual lawyers fighting for you. Not on firm size, “platforms” or offices in exotic locales.

 

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