San Fernando Valley Business Journal

RYAN HAWS Partner LightGabler LLP With over 15 years of experience counseling businesses in all aspects of employment law, Ryan Haws has earned a reputation for developing proactive strategies to enhance workplace productivity and avoid employment disputes. Return to Index.

MARIA GONZALEZ Senior Vice President, Central Operations Manager Mission Valley Bank Maria Gonzales holds the position of Senior Vice President – Central Operations Manager at Mission Valley Bank in Sun Valley. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to supporting and fostering the growth of small to mid-sized businesses. Return to Index.

JAMIE GONZALEZ Partner Lagerlof, LLP Jamie Gonzalez is a partner at Lagerlof, LLP focusing on litigation concerning probate estates, trusts, guardianships and conservatorships. Gonzalez has served on the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section of LACBA for the last three years. Return to Index.

NICOLE KAMM Partner Fisher Phillips LLP Nicole Kamm represents a broad range of clients, from small businesses to national companies, in a variety of industries. She defends employers and provides dispute resolution counsel against individual and class claims. Return to Index.

BARRY KURTZ Chair, Franchise and Distribution Practice Group Lewitt Hackman A certified specialist in franchise and distribution law, Barry Kurtz is the chair of the Franchise and Distribution Practice Group at Lewitt Hackman in Encino. His department is one of the largest of its kind in California. Return to Index.

MARTY LEVY CEO Corpstrat Marty Levy is a chartered life underwriter (CLU), registered health underwriter, a certified annuity analyst, and holds a certificate in long term care insurance credential. He is also a frequent expert contributor to many industry publications. Return to Index.

KATHERINE HREN Partner Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP Practice Attorney Katherine Hren regularly provides advice and counsel on employment law strategy and compliance, traditional labor relations matters, claims for employment discrimination, sexual and other workplace harassment, wrongful termination and whistleblower complaints. Return to Index.

ELAINA KOGAN Tax Partner Singer Burke Zimmer & Kogan, LLP Elaina Kogan is at the forefront of delivering impactful tax strategies that drive measurable results. Specializing in tax compliance and planning, she has built a reputation for her thoughtful, thorough approach and unwavering commitment to clients. Return to Index.

BRIAN LACHER Partner Nava Benefits Brian Lacher is a relentless advocate for employers and employees, consistently finding innovative solutions to reduce costs while ensuring access to high-quality healthcare. His dedication has resulted in millions of dollars in savings for clients. Return to Index.

MARK KRUSPODIN Managing Partner Duffy Kruspodin, LLP Mark Kruspodin is a visionary leader in the accounting industry with over 35 years of experience in both public and private accounting. He has built a firm renowned for its unwavering dedication to client success. Return to Index.