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• Introducing AG Insider Newsletter >

  After 11 years, we are thrilled to share our recent expansion and move to a dynamic new workspace in the Arts District! Your support has been instrumental to our continued success. Thank you for being part of our journey! Take a look at some of our recent accomplishments, community involvements, and new faces at the… Continue reading Introducing AG Insider Newsletter

• Renowned Los Angeles Artist Creates Custom Mural for Andrade Gonzalez LLP’s New Arts District Office >

    Andrade Gonzalez LLP is proud to have commissioned renowned contemporary artist, Miguel Osuna, to create a mural outside the firm’s new office building in the LA Arts District. This collaboration is more than beautifying our offices; it is an investment that embodies our firm’s deep-rooted commitment to the community and dedication to revitalizing DTLA’s… Continue reading Renowned Los Angeles Artist Creates Custom Mural for Andrade Gonzalez LLP’s New Arts District Office

• Neil Pakrashi Joins Andrade Gonzalez >

    Andrade Gonzalez is excited to announce that Neil Pakrashi will be joining the team. Mr. Pakrashi will leverage his extensive litigation experience to support clients across a broad spectrum of matters, including complex commercial litigation and mass tort cases. Prior to joining Andrade Gonzalez, Mr. Pakrashi spent nearly a decade at DLA Piper LLP,… Continue reading Neil Pakrashi Joins Andrade Gonzalez

• Andrade Gonzalez Ranked Tier 1 Commercial Litigation Firm by Best Lawyers® >

  Andrade Gonzalez is proud to have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms” as a top-tier commercial litigation firm in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer reviews from leading attorneys… Continue reading Andrade Gonzalez Ranked Tier 1 Commercial Litigation Firm by Best Lawyers®

• Sean Andrade was a Featured Speaker on an Employment Law Panel at CMCP’s Annual Business Conference >

  Founding Partner Sean Andrade was recently a featured speaker on the California Minority Counsel Program’s employment law panel as part of their annual business conference on September 12, 2024. On the panel, Mapping (or Maneuvering) the Maze: Navigating California Employment Law Changes in 2024, Sean shared his legal expertise on workplace harassment, Pregnant Workers Fairness,… Continue reading Sean Andrade was a Featured Speaker on an Employment Law Panel at CMCP’s Annual Business Conference

• Nneka A. Mbadugha Joins Andrade Gonzalez LLP as an Associate >

    Andrade Gonzalez is thrilled to announce that Nneka A. Mbadugha will be joining the team as an associate. Ms. Mbadugha will focus on insurance coverage disputes, product liability, and contractual disputes. Prior to joining us, she worked as a litigation associate representing major insurance companies and policyholders. Sean Andrade, Founding Partner, stated, “We are… Continue reading Nneka A. Mbadugha Joins Andrade Gonzalez LLP as an Associate

• ANDREW J. BERMAN II JOINS ANDRADE GONZALEZ LLP >

  Andrade Gonzalez LLP is excited to announce that Andrew J. Berman II will be the newest addition to the team as an attorney. He received his Juris Doctor from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, a Master’s of Law in Privacy Law and Cybersecurity from the USC Gould School of Law, and a Bachelor of… Continue reading ANDREW J. BERMAN II JOINS ANDRADE GONZALEZ LLP

• SEAN ANDRADE AND HENRY GONZALEZ NAMED TO 2025 EDITION OF “THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA”; TJ FINLEY AND KATERINA KARAMOUSALIDOU NAMED “ONES TO WATCH” >

  The firm is pleased to announce that Sean Andrade and Henry Gonzalez have been named to the 2025 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America,” one of the oldest and most respected guides to the legal profession. Sean and Henry were both selected for their work in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Selections for… Continue reading SEAN ANDRADE AND HENRY GONZALEZ NAMED TO 2025 EDITION OF “THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA”; TJ FINLEY AND KATERINA KARAMOUSALIDOU NAMED “ONES TO WATCH”

• Andrade Gonzalez LLP, Sean Andrade Recognized in Prestigious Chambers USA 2024 Guide >

  The firm is pleased to announce that the prestigious legal ranking guide Chambers USA has recognized Andrade Gonzalez LLP as one of the top law firms in the country in the “Insurance: Policyholder” category. Additionally, Sean received an individual ranking in the “Insurance: Policyholder” category, recognizing his status as a leading litigator in this practice area. Each year,… Continue reading Andrade Gonzalez LLP, Sean Andrade Recognized in Prestigious Chambers USA 2024 Guide

• Sean Andrade Discusses Key Factors for Choosing a Civil Rights Law Program with U.S. News & World Report >

  Sean Andrade, founder and managing partner of Andrade Gonzalez LLP, recently spoke to U.S. News & World Report about the criteria that aspiring civil rights lawyers should look out for when researching law schools. Sean explains that it is crucial to determine whether a law school “has strong faculty, clinical programs for students, public interest… Continue reading Sean Andrade Discusses Key Factors for Choosing a Civil Rights Law Program with U.S. News & World Report

• Primo J. Castro Joins Andrade Gonzalez LLP as Operations and Public Affairs Manager >

    Andrade Gonzalez LLP proudly announces that Primo J. Castro has joined the Firm as its Operations and Public Affairs Manager.  Mr. Castro leverages his extensive experience in fostering relationships with government officials and navigating political landscapes to exceed individual and team goals through collaborative efforts and the establishment of lasting connections.  With his professional… Continue reading Primo J. Castro Joins Andrade Gonzalez LLP as Operations and Public Affairs Manager

• We are hiring! Andrade Gonzalez seeks Senior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate >

  Senior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate We are hiring a senior to mid-level litigation associate, someone smart, hard-working, and a quick learner. We prefer big firm training and experience in complex, commercial litigation. Experience with insurance coverage/bad faith issues is a major plus. If you are interested in playing a bigger role and taking on more… Continue reading We are hiring! Andrade Gonzalez seeks Senior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate

• THREE ANDRADE GONZALEZ ATTORNEYS NAMED TO 2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA “SUPER LAWYERS” LIST >

  The firm is pleased to announce that Sean Andrade, Henry Gonzalez, and Stephen Masterson have been selected for inclusion on Thomson Reuters’ Southern California “Super Lawyers” list for 2024. The attorneys were recognized for their work in the following categories: Sean Andrade – Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Employment Litigation: Defense, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff Henry… Continue reading THREE ANDRADE GONZALEZ ATTORNEYS NAMED TO 2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA “SUPER LAWYERS” LIST

• Sean Andrade Featured in SF GATE Article on Employment Drug Testing >

  Sean Andrade was recently quoted in the SF GATE article, “Major change to employment drug testing just came to California,” which reported that as of January 1, 2024, “it’s illegal for most California employers to discriminate against cannabis users or even ask about past cannabis use on job applications.” Sean told SF GATE that while… Continue reading Sean Andrade Featured in SF GATE Article on Employment Drug Testing

• Maite Colón Joins Andrade Gonzalez As Senior Counsel >

  Andrade Gonzalez is thrilled to announce the addition of Senior Counsel Maite Colón to our team. Ms. Colón will focus on complex commercial litigation, including business, employment, and insurance coverage disputes. Prior to joining us, she excelled in consumer protection and International Energy, Infrastructure, and Project Finance. Her arrival greatly strengthens our commitment to securing… Continue reading Maite Colón Joins Andrade Gonzalez As Senior Counsel

• Andrade Gonzalez LLP Welcomes Experienced Litigator TJ Finley >

  We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to TJ Finley, joining the firm as a distinguished litigator. TJ brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex commercial litigation, including white-collar matters, employment disputes, insurance coverage, entertainment law, products liability, and catastrophic personal injury cases. His track record in both federal and state courts speaks… Continue reading Andrade Gonzalez LLP Welcomes Experienced Litigator TJ Finley

• Andrade Gonzalez Ranked Tier 1 Commercial Litigation Firm by Best Lawyers® >

  Andrade Gonzalez is proud to have been recognized in Best Lawyers® 2024 “Best Law Firms” rankings as a top-tier commercial litigation firm. Best Lawyers® is a prestigious industry guide, honoring firms nationwide for their professional achievements and admiral ratings from peers and clients in their respective practice areas. Firms named to the “Best Law Firms”… Continue reading Andrade Gonzalez Ranked Tier 1 Commercial Litigation Firm by Best Lawyers®

• Andrade Gonzalez LLP Named to Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journal’s 2023 List of “Top Boutiques” >

  The firm is honored to be selected again for the Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journal’s 2023 prestigious list of “Top Boutiques” in California. The firm’s special profile, featured in the November 1, 2023 issue of the Daily Journal, discusses the firm’s continued rise and many successes over the past decade, including becoming the… Continue reading Andrade Gonzalez LLP Named to Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journal’s 2023 List of “Top Boutiques”

• Andrade Gonzalez Named a Benchmark Litigation “Recommended” Law Firm, Three Firm Attorneys Recognized >

  Andrade Gonzalez has been listed as a “Recommended Firm” in the state of California in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a prestigious national guide which highlights leading trial firms and attorneys. The firm was recognized for being a standout boutique litigation firm that uses creativity, flexibility, and experience to secure the best results for… Continue reading Andrade Gonzalez Named a Benchmark Litigation “Recommended” Law Firm, Three Firm Attorneys Recognized

• Sean Andrade Featured in San Fernando Valley Business Journal >

  Sean Andrade was recently quoted in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal article, “Farmers Lays Off 369 at HQ as Sector Retrenches,” which reported on the recent layoffs at Farmers Insurance. “Essentially, I think for insurance companies, since the beginning of time, they like things to stay the same. They like the landscape to be… Continue reading Sean Andrade Featured in San Fernando Valley Business Journal