Honors & Awards

  • Named to The Hollywood Reporter‘s “Troubleshooters ’24: Deaths! Divorces! DUIs! Hollywood heavyweights who find themselves in a jam keep these attorneys on speed dial” (2024)
  • Named to The Hollywood Reporter‘s Top 100 “Power Lawyers” list (2023-2021)
  • Named to the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s LA500 (2023)
  • Named to Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal’s “Top 100” list (2022, 2021)
  • “Top Women Lawyers,” Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal (2021, 2020, 2014, 2012)
  • Women of Influence: Attorneys,” Los Angeles Business Journal (2021)
  • Named to Variety’s “Legal Impact Report” list (2023, 2020)
  • U.S. News & World Report, “The Best Lawyers in America,” (2013-Present)
  • Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” Entertainment Law Motion Pictures and Television (2023)
  • “Super Lawyer,” Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine (2010-Present)
  • “Top 100 Lawyers in California,” Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal (2014)
  • Trinity Praeses Elit Award,” Dublin University Law Society (2013)
  • “Outstanding Alumnus,” Southwestern Law School Black Law Students Association (2013)
  •  “Power Lawyer,” The Hollywood Reporter (2012, 2011)

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles, B.A.
  • Southwestern University School of Law, J.D.

Shawn Holley is a partner at Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP, a boutique entertainment and business litigation firm in Santa Monica. She began her career as a Los Angeles County Public Defender, handling hundreds of serious criminal cases from inception to trial. She was the Managing Partner of the Los Angeles office of The Cochran Firm and the head of its national Criminal Defense Section.

With more than sixty trials to her credit, Ms. Holley is the rare trial attorney who practices in the areas of both civil and criminal litigation. She was a highly visible member of the O.J. Simpson defense team and worked closely with Mr. Cochran on a number of high-profile civil and criminal cases when the firm was known as The Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.

Among others, Ms. Holley has represented or currently represents Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Michelle Rodriquez, the Kardashian/Jenner family, Katt Williams, Shemar Moore, accused Symbionese Liberation Army bomber Sara Jane Olson, celebrated Black Panther leader Geronimo Pratt, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Axl Rose, Mike Tyson, “Sugar” Ray Leonard, Lamar Odom and Reggie Bush.

Ms. Holley was chief legal correspondent for the E! Network and was a featured legal analyst on its nightly coverage of the Michael Jackson trial which was broadcast internationally. Ms. Holley was the on-air legal analyst for KABC Eyewitness News in Los Angeles for several years and has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, PrimeTime Live, Court TV, Fox News and CNN. She was a featured lawyer on Fox TV’s Power of Attorney for two seasons and the judge on MTV’s The Verdict.

For the past 20 years, Ms. Holley has taught trial advocacy at Cardozo Law School’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program at Yeshiva University in New York City. She is a frequent speaker on high-profile litigation, women in the law and the representation of “celebrity” clients.

Ms. Holley has been named a “Power Lawyer” and a “Hollywood Troubleshooter” by The Hollywood Reporter, one of the Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers, one of the Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers, one of the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s LA500, and one of the Daily Journal’s 2015 Top Entertainment Lawyers. She was also named Southwestern Law School’s 2013 Outstanding Alumnus by the Black Law Students Association.

Ms. Holley is a Los Angeles native who attended the University of California, Los Angeles and Southwestern University School of Law. She is married to Dorian Holley, a prominent and well-known vocalist and vocal director. They have three daughters Nayanna, Sasha and Olivia. She is a lover of books, music and SoulCycle.


Representative Matters

  • Represented actress Lindsay Lohan in three very high profile criminal cases arising out of an alleged altercation with her vehicle, alleged theft of jewelry, and allegedly leaving the scene of a vehicle accident.
  • Represented actress Nicole Richie effectuated in her second-time DUI case, in which Ms. Richie was accused of driving on the wrong side of the freeway. KHIKS effectuated a jail sentence of 82 minutes for Ms. Richie.
  • Represented Lost star, Michelle Rodriguez, in her second-time DUI case.
  • Represented Criminal Minds star, Shemar Moore, for whom DUI charges were dismissed upon the successful negotiation of a simple “speeding” charge.
  • Represented rapper The Game in a felony case in which the rapper was charged with using a firearm on a school ground.
  • Represented the minor son of a famous recording artist.  The mother of the girlfriend who caught the couple in bed together accused the son of raping his girlfriend.  KHIKS obtained dismissal of all charges.
  • Represented actress Lindsay Lohan in an alleged hit and run in front of a popular nightclub.  KHIKS successfully persuaded prosecutors in New York not to file charges against Ms. Lohan.
  • Represented Symbionese Liberation Army “soccer mom” Sara Jane Olson, including the filing of a writ of habeas corpus on her behalf, arising out of the “miscalculation” of Ms. Olson’s prison time credits which sent her back to prison days after having been released.

Practice Areas


Honors & Awards

  • Named to The Hollywood Reporter‘s “Troubleshooters ’24: Deaths! Divorces! DUIs! Hollywood heavyweights who find themselves in a jam keep these attorneys on speed dial” (2024)
  • Named to The Hollywood Reporter‘s Top 100 “Power Lawyers” list (2023-2021)
  • Named to the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s LA500 (2023)
  • Named to Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal’s “Top 100” list (2022, 2021)
  • “Top Women Lawyers,” Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal (2021, 2020, 2014, 2012)
  • Women of Influence: Attorneys,” Los Angeles Business Journal (2021)
  • Named to Variety’s “Legal Impact Report” list (2023, 2020)
  • U.S. News & World Report, “The Best Lawyers in America,” (2013-Present)
  • Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” Entertainment Law Motion Pictures and Television (2023)
  • “Super Lawyer,” Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine (2010-Present)
  • “Top 100 Lawyers in California,” Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal (2014)
  • Trinity Praeses Elit Award,” Dublin University Law Society (2013)
  • “Outstanding Alumnus,” Southwestern Law School Black Law Students Association (2013)
  •  “Power Lawyer,” The Hollywood Reporter (2012, 2011)

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles, B.A.
  • Southwestern University School of Law, J.D.

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KHIKS Scores Major Win for Client Evan Rachel Wood After Marilyn Manson Drops Lawsuit

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On November 25, 2024, Marilyn Manson agreed to surrender his lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood and to reimburse Wood for her attorneys’ fees. Manson sued Wood in March 2022, a...

October 23, 2024

The Hollywood Reporter Names Shawn Holley to 2024 “Troubleshooters” Issue

The firm is pleased to announce that Shawn Holley has been recognized in The Hollywood Reporter‘s highly prestigious, annual “Troubleshooters” list. In the issue, entitled “Troubleshooters ’24: Deaths! Divorces! DUIs!...

October 3, 2024

Benchmark Litigation Ranks KHIKS and Four Partners in 2025 Edition

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The firm is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a top entertainment litigation firm in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a prestigious guide highlighting the top...

August 15, 2024

Fifteen KHIKS Attorneys Named 2025 “Best Lawyers;” Two Named to “Ones to Watch” List

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Shawn Holley Speaks to Jeff Sklar About Balancing Motherhood and a Career on “The Practice of You” Podcast

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...

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 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 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...

February 16, 2024

Shawn Holley to Join The Justice Files For an Interview on the Legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr.

Shawn Holley will be joining the KBLA 1580 radio show “The Justice Files with Dion Raymond” to discuss the legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. and his lasting influence. Joining...

January 22, 2024

Shawn Holley Named to 2024 “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” 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 “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” list for 2024. The annual list honors...

January 10, 2024

Larry Iser, Shawn Holley, and Suann MacIsaac Named to 2024 “Super Lawyers” Top Lists

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KHIKS is pleased to share that three of its attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers’ annual “Top” lists for 2024. Each year Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in...

January 10, 2024

14 KHIKS Attorneys Named to 2024 Southern California “Super Lawyers” List

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KHIKS is pleased to announce that 14 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2024 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list by Thomson Reuters. One of the most respected...

October 5, 2023

KHIKS and Four Partners Ranked in the 2024 Edition of Benchmark Litigation

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The firm is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a top entertainment litigation firm in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a prestigious guide highlighting the top...

August 17, 2023

Fifteen KHIKS Attorneys Named 2024 “Best Lawyers;” Kate Mangels Named to “Ones to Watch” List

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July 11, 2023

KHIKS Team of Holley + Mangels Prevails for Client Cerissa Riley

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Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael Leverson dismissed all sexual assault charges against Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley. A KHIKS team of Shawn Holley and Kate Mangels represent Cerissa Riley....

July 11, 2023

Hollywood’s High-Powered Litigation Boutique Updates Name to Honor the Next Generation of Stars

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Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump Holley LLP (“KWIKH”) is now Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP (“KHIKS”). Howard Weitzman had the utmost respect and admiration for Shawn and Jon – each...

June 6, 2023

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

KHIKS partner Shawn Holley was listed in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 “LA500: Most Influential People in Los Angeles,” a distinguished list annually honoring the region’s top leaders and...

May 10, 2023

KHIKS Scores Major Win for Evan Rachel Wood

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On May 9, 2023, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa A. Beaudet granted in full the anti-SLAPP motion filed by the KHIKS team of Michael Kump, Shawn Holley, and Katherine...

April 19, 2023

Variety Names Four at KHIKS to 2023 Legal Impact Report

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The firm is pleased to announce that partners Dale Kinsella, Michael Kump, Larry Iser, and Shawn Holley have been recognized by Variety in its "Legal Impact Report," which annually profiles...

April 12, 2023

Dale Kinsella, Shawn Holley, and Michael Kump Included in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 “Power Lawyers” Issue

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The firm is pleased to announce that firm partners, Shawn Holley and Michael Kump, have been included in The Hollywood Reporter’s 17th annual Top 100 “Power Lawyers” list, and Dale...

January 13, 2023

Larry Iser, Shawn Holley, and Suann MacIsaac Named to 2023 “Super Lawyers” Top Lists

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KHIKS is pleased to share that three of its attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers’ annual “Top” lists for 2023. Each year Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in...

January 10, 2023

13 KHIKS Attorneys Named to 2023 Southern California “Super Lawyers” List

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KHIKS is pleased to announce that 13 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2023 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list by Thomson Reuters. One of the most respected...

December 27, 2022

Shawn Holley and Kate Mangels Win Again for Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer

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Shawn Holley and Kate Mangels represented Trevor Bauer in an arbitration with Major League Baseball. Major League Baseball had suspended Mr. Bauer without pay....

September 30, 2022

KHIKS and Four Partners Ranked in the 2023 Edition of Benchmark Litigation

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The firm is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a top firm for Dispute Resolution in Los Angeles and a “Tier One” Entertainment law firm in the...

September 21, 2022

Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal Names Shawn Holley to 2022 “Top 100 Lawyers” List

The firm is pleased to announce that Shawn Holley has been named to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal's list of the "Top 100 Lawyers" in California for...

August 18, 2022

Fourteen KHIKS Attorneys Named 2023 “Best Lawyers;” Shawn Holley Named Entertainment Law- Motion Pictures and Television “Lawyer of the Year”

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Partners Chad Fitzgerald, Shawn Holley, Lawrence Iser, Dale Kinsella, Gregory Korn, Alan Kossoff, Michael Kump, Suann MacIsaac, Amber Melius, Patricia Millett, Allen Secretov, Nick Soltman, Kristen Spanier, and Jon Steinsapir...

July 1, 2022

Shawn Holley Featured on “Two Bottles Deep” Podcast

Shawn Holley was recently a guest on the podcast “Two Bottles Deep,” in which she shares her experiences as a criminal defense attorney and lawyer. In the podcast, Shawn recounts...

March 30, 2022

Dale Kinsella, Michael Kump, Shawn Holley, and Chad Fitzgerald Included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Lawyers” Issue

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The firm is pleased to announce that firm partners Michael Kump, Shawn Holley, and Chad Fitzgerald have been named among the Top 100 “Power Lawyers” by The Hollywood Reporter, and...

January 20, 2022

Larry Iser, Shawn Holley, and Suann MacIsaac Named to “Super Lawyers” Top Lists

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KHIKS is pleased to note that three of its attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers' annual “Top” lists for 2022....

January 20, 2022

13 KHIKS Attorneys Named to 2022 Southern California “Super Lawyers” List

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KHIKS is pleased to announce that 13 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2022 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list by Thomson Reuters. One of the most respected...

September 15, 2021

Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal Names Larry Iser and Shawn Holley to 2021 “Top 100” List

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The firm is pleased to announce that Larry Iser and Shawn Holley have been named to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal’s “Top 100” list for 2021....

August 20, 2021

KHIKS Team Successfully Defends Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer

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KHIKS’s Shawn Holley and Kate Mangels successfully obtained the dissolution of a temporary restraining order against Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer....

August 19, 2021

Eleven KHIKS Attorneys Named 2022 “Best Lawyers;” One Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”

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Partners Zachary Elsea, Chad Fitzgerald, Shawn Holley, Lawrence Iser, Dale Kinsella, Gregory Korn, Alan Kossoff, Michael Kump, Suann MacIsaac, Nick Soltman, and Kristen Spanier have been recognized among the top...

July 6, 2021

Shawn Holley Becomes Name Partner at Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP

KHIKS is pleased to announce that it has elevated esteemed criminal and civil trial lawyer Shawn Holley to name partner. The new firm name is Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir...

May 26, 2021

Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Michael Kump, and Shawn Holley Included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Lawyers” Issue

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The firm is pleased to announce that Dale Kinsella has joined Howard Weitzman on The Hollywood Reporter's “Legal Legends” honor roll, and that Michael Kump and Shawn Holley have been...

May 19, 2021

Daily Journal Names Shawn Holley to 2021 “Top Women Lawyers” List

The firm would like to congratulate Shawn Holley on being featured yet again in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal’s annual list of “Top Women Lawyers."...

April 26, 2021

Shawn Holley Selected to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 “Women of Influence: Attorneys” List

The firm is proud to announce that Shawn Holley has been selected for inclusion in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Women of Influence: Attorneys” list for 2021....

January 21, 2021

14 KHIKS Attorneys Named 2021 “Super Lawyers”

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KHIKS is pleased to announce that 14 of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2021 Southern California “Super Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters. One of the most respected rating services in...

November 4, 2020

Shawn Holley Named to Daily Journal’s 2020 “Top Women Lawyers” List

The firm is proud to announce that Shawn Holley has been selected for inclusion on the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal's list of "Top Women Lawyers" for 2020....

August 20, 2020

Eleven KHIKS Attorneys Named 2021 “Best Lawyers;” One Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”

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Partners Zachary Elsea, Chad Fitzgerald, Shawn Holley, Lawrence Iser, Dale Kinsella, Gregory Korn, Michael Kump, Suann MacIsaac, Nick Soltman, Kristen Spanier, and Howard Weitzman have been recognized among the top...

July 14, 2020

Five KHIKS Attorneys Named to Variety’s 2020 “Legal Impact Report”

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The firm is pleased to note that partners Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Michael Kump, Shawn Holley, and Suann MacIsaac were selected for inclusion in Variety’s coveted “Legal Impact Report” for...

April 21, 2020

Shawn Holley and Suann MacIsaac Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Top Women Attorneys”

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The firm is pleased to announce that Shawn Holley and Suann MacIsaac have been selected for inclusion in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of the “Top Women Attorneys” for...

February 29, 2020

KHIKS files countersuit over Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts”

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KHIKS attorneys Larry Iser, Shawn Holley, and Allen Secretov have filed a countersuit on behalf of Justin Raisen, Jeremiah Raisen, and Justin “Yves” Rothman over Lizzo’s breakout song “Truth Hurts.”...

October 31, 2019

KHIKS Partner Shawn Holley to Co-Produce Legal Drama “Reasonable Doubt”

Shawn Holley will co-produce a new legal drama “Reasonable Doubt,” along with Kerry Washington and Larry Wilmore. The series about the US legal system was bought by ABC and is in...

September 18, 2019

Shawn Holley and Mike Kump Named to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers” in California

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KHIKS is proud to announce that Shawn Holley and Mike Kump have been named to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal‘s “Top 100” list for 2019. The annual list,...

August 15, 2019

Nine KHIKS Attorneys Named 2020 “Best Lawyers”

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Partners Shawn Holley, Lawrence Iser, Dale Kinsella, Gregory Korn, Michael Kump, Suann MacIsaac, Nick Soltman, Kristen Spanier, and Howard Weitzman have been recognized among the top lawyers in the nation in...

April 10, 2019

Seven KHIKS Attorneys Named to Variety’s 2019 “Legal Impact Report”

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The firm is pleased to announce that partners Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Michael Kump, Shawn Holley, Chad Fitzgerald, Aaron Liskin and Nicholas Soltman were selected for inclusion in Variety's coveted "Legal...

December 13, 2018

Shawn Holley Profiled in Glamour Magazine

Shawn Holley was recently profiled in Mattie Kahn’s Glamour article “Shawn Holley Will Free You Now” for her work with client Kim Kardashian West in freeing Alice Marie Johnson, a...

December 12, 2018

Shawn Holley Named a ‘Hollywood Troubleshooter’ by The Hollywood Reporter

Shawn Holley has been selected for inclusion in The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 20 “Hollywood Troubleshooters” list....

August 15, 2018

Seven KHIKS Attorneys Named 2019 “Best Lawyers”

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Partners Shawn Holley, Lawrence Iser, Dale Kinsella, Gregory Korn, Michael Kump, Suann MacIsaac, and Howard Weitzman have been recognized among the top lawyers in the nation in the 2019 edition of “The...

August 15, 2017

Seven KHIKS Attorneys Named 2018 “Best Lawyers”

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Partners Shawn Holley, Lawrence Iser, Dale Kinsella, Michael Kump, Jeremiah Reynolds, Suann MacIsaac, and Howard Weitzman have been recognized among the top lawyers in the nation in the 2018 edition of “The Best Lawyers...

January 27, 2017

Larry Iser, Shawn Holley and Suann MacIsaac Recognized as 2017 Top “Super Lawyers”

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KHIKS is pleased to note that Shawn Holley and Suann MacIsaac are included on Thomson Reuters’ Southern California Top Women “Super Lawyers” list, and that Larry Iser and Suann MacIsaac...

August 16, 2016

Five KHIKS Attorneys Named 2017 ‘Best Lawyers’

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Partners Shawn Holley, Lawrence Iser, Dale Kinsella, Michael Kump, and Howard Weitzman have been recognized among the top lawyers in the nation in the 2017 edition of "The Best Lawyers...

April 21, 2016

Shawn Holley to be featured as panel member by Beverly Hills Bar Association

KHIKS partner Shawn Holley will be appearing at the May 4, 2016 CLE panel presentation by the Entertainment Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Based on her...

February 3, 2016

KHIKS lands three spots on Super Lawyers ‘Top’ lists

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KHIKS is pleased to note that three of our partners have been named to Super Lawyers' annual "Top" lists for 2016. As noted on its website, "Super Lawyers is...

January 30, 2016

Shawn Holley to be portrayed by actress Angel Parker in ‘The People v. O. J. Simpson’

KHIKS partner Shawn Holley, who was a member of O. J. Simpson's defense team led by Johnnie Cochran, will be played by actress Angel Parker in the upcoming American Crime...

January 29, 2016

Shawn Holley named one of 38 ‘Best Criminal Defense Attorneys’ in America

KHIKS is proud to announce that partner Shawn Holley has been named by LawNewz one of 38 "Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in America." Known for her work with high-profile...

January 20, 2016

Twelve at KHIKS named Super Lawyers for 2016

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KHIKS is pleased to announce that twelve of our attorneys were named Super Lawyers for 2016, including Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, Alan Kossoff, Shawn Holley, Greg...

November 18, 2015

Daily Journal names three from KHIKS ‘Top Entertainment Lawyers’

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"There is a lot going on in Michael Jackson's afterlife." So said KHIKS founding partner Howard Weitzman when interviewed by the Daily Journal in connection with his inclusion on the Journal's...

August 19, 2015

Five KHIKS Attorneys Named 2016 ‘Best Lawyers’

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Partners Dale Kinsella, Michael Kump, Howard Weitzman, Lawrence Iser and Shawn Holley have been recognized as among the top lawyers in the nation in the 2016 edition of The Best...

January 22, 2015

Ten at KHIKS named Super Lawyers for 2015

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KHIKS is pleased to announce that 10 of our attorneys were named Super Lawyers for 2015, including Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, Alan Kossoff, Shawn Holley, Greg...

September 10, 2014

Shawn Holley named to Daily Journal ‘Top 100’

KHIKS is proud to announce that partner Shawn Holley has been named one of the Daily Journal‘s “Top 100 Lawyers in California” for 2014.  The annual list published by California’s...

August 18, 2014

Five at KHIKS named ‘Best Lawyers’ for 2015

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KHIKS is proud to announce that partners Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Larry Iser, Michael Kump and Shawn Holley are included in the 2015 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©....

May 9, 2014

Shawn Holley Again Recognized in Leading Legal Publication Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal’s “Top Women Lawyers”

KHIKS partner Shawn Holley was recognized by leading legal publication Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal in its 2014 "Top Women Lawyers" issue. ...

March 11, 2014

Doing what Shawn does best (among other things)

KHIKS partner Shawn Holley recently addressed students, faculty and staff from her alma mater, Southwestern Law School, as she told them about her unexpected path into criminal law, beginning as...

January 30, 2014

Seven at KHIKS named Super Lawyers for 2014

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A full 40 percent of all lawyers at KHIKS were named Super Lawyers for 2014, including Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, Shawn Holley, Suann MacIsaac and Jonathan...

October 22, 2013

A post-Dublin surprise for Shawn!

When KHIKS partner Shawn Holley returned from Dublin, Ireland a few days ago, fresh from receiving Dublin University Law Society’s Trinity Praeses Elit Award (see the News item directly below...

October 15, 2013

Shawn Holley honored by Dublin University Law Society

KHIKS partner Shawn Holley has been chosen to receive Dublin University Law Society’s Trinity Praeses Elit Award.  Established by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, the award is given to...

August 22, 2013

Shawn Holley addresses incoming students at Southwestern Law School

KHIKS partner Shawn Holley was the keynote speaker at the orientation for first-year students at Southwestern Law School, urging the future attorneys to “find your passion in the law.”  As...

February 3, 2013

Super Lawyers Magazine, 2013: Seven at KHIKS named Southern California Super Lawyers

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Thirty-five percent of all lawyers at KHIKS were named Super Lawyers for 2013, including Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, Shawn Holley and Suann MacIsaac. In the annual...

July 18, 2012

Three from KHIKS among Hollywood Reporter’s Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers in America

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KHIKS is proud to announce that The Hollywood Reporter‘s Power Lawyers 2012 issue includes three of our attorneys:  Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman and Shawn Holley.  Now in its sixth year,...

May 9, 2012

Shawn Holley named to Daily Journal ‘Top Women Lawyers’ roll

KHIKS is proud to announce that partner Shawn Holley has been named to the “Top Women Lawyers” list of the Daily Journal....

April 2, 2012

Shawn Holley: More than just a lawyer to Lindsay Lohan

When KHIKS Partner Shawn Holley became a lawyer, chances are she had no idea how indispensible she would become to some of her clients. For the last several years, her...

February 9, 2012

Super Lawyers Magazine, 2012: Five at KHIKS Named Southern California Super Lawyers

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Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, and Shawn Holley were named Super Lawyers for 2012. In the annual edition of Super Lawyers (Southern California), Dale was recognized for...

January 10, 2012

Partners Michael Kump and Shawn Holley Named to Lawdragon’s Elite for 2011

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Lawdragon magazine has selected KHIKS partners Michael Kump and Shawn Holley for the 2011 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America based upon their accomplishments in the past year as well...

July 13, 2011

The Hollywood Reporter: Three at KHIKS Make Fifth Annual ‘Power Lawyers’ List

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KHIKS is pleased to announce that partners Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman and Shawn Holley are on The Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Lawyers 2011” list.  Dale and Howard were chosen for the...

June 16, 2011

Super Lawyers Magazine: Five at KHIKS Recognized

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Greg Korn, Jonathan Steinsapir, Greg Gabriel, Amber Holley and David Swift were named Rising Stars in Super Lawyers‘ 2011 edition. Greg K., Jonathan and Greg G. were recognized for their...

June 7, 2010

The Wrap: L.A. Law – A Who’s Who of Celebrity Attorneys

Shawn Holley was featured by TheWrap.com, known for its entertainment industry analysis and breaking Hollywood news, in an article by Dominic Patten about the attorneys Hollywood turns to when the chips...

May 13, 2010

Bloomberg: Reggie Bush’s Lawyer Holley Keeps L.A. Stars Out of Jail, Out of the News

Shawn Holley was profiled at Bloomberg.com in a May 13, 2010 article by Edvard Pettersson, in particular for her deft representation of New Orleans Saints tailback Reggie Bush, and in...

May 10, 2010

Lawdragon: Lawyer Limelight – Shawn Holley

Shawn Holley was named to the fifth annual Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide for 2010 and was recently interviewed by Lawdragon’s John Ryan....

February 4, 2010

Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010: Five at KHIKS Named Southern California Super Lawyers

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Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Larry Iser, Michael Kump and Shawn Holley were named Super Lawyers for 2010. In the annual edition of Super Lawyers (Southern California), Dale and Larry were...

June 25, 2007

New York Times: The Web Site Celebrities Fear

Shawn Holley is quoted in the New York Times in article titled “The Web Site Celebrities Fear.” Read Full Article...

June 22, 2007

TMZ.com: Moore Pleads No Contest — He Ain’t No Hilton

Shawn Holley quoted in an article from TMZ.com Read Full Article...

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