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.

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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October 22, 2025

The Daily Journal Honors Ashlee Difuntorum in 2025 “Top 40 Under 40” List

The firm is pleased to announce that Ashlee Difuntorum has been named to the Los Angeles Daily Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” list for 2025. Each year, the prestigious list...

October 20, 2025

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Kate Mangels recently spoke with CNN about new bribery and money laundering charges facing Smartmatic, a company that builds and operates electronic voting systems, which has been suing Fox News...

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Ray Seilie Discusses OpenAI’s Legal Tactics Against Nonprofits in NBC News

Ray Seilie recently spoke to NBC News about the increasing backlash surrounding OpenAI’s use of subpoenas against at least seven nonprofit organizations that have criticized the company’s restructuring and business...

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Ray Seilie Speaks to Los Angeles Times About Studio Concerns Over OpenAI’s Sora 2

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October 1, 2025

The Daily Journal Highlights Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir’s Promising Future in Exclusive Profile

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Nearly two decades after the firm’s inception in 2006, the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal analyzed Kinsella Holley’s storied legacy in a feature highlighting the new wave of...

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Ray Seilie Weighs in on Legal Complexities of Lionsgate and Runway’s AI Partnership in TheWrap

Ray Seilie recently spoke to TheWrap about the growing legal concerns stemming from the controversial partnership between Lionsgate and AI startup Runway. The partnership was announced last year and aims...

September 22, 2025

KHIKS Wins Summary Judgment For Senator Susan Rubio and Assemblymember Blanca Rubio

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Larry Iser and Allen Secretov secured a full defense win for California Senator Susan Rubio and California Assemblyperson Blanca Rubio in the lawsuit brought by former Assemblyman, and Senator Rubio’s...

September 5, 2025

Five KHIKS Attorneys Recognized in Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Litigators in America” Guide

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The firm is pleased to announce that Larry Iser, Shawn Holley, Michael Kump, Nick Soltman, and Gregory Korn have been named to Lawdragon’s annual list of the “500 Leading Litigators...

September 3, 2025

Shawn Holley To Represent Tyler Skaggs Estate in Wrongful Death Civil Trial Against the Los Angeles Angels

KHIKS’ powerhouse named partner Shawn Holley has been added to the trial team representing the Estate of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs against the baseball club. Skaggs died in...

September 2, 2025

Allen Secretov Speaks to The Tennessean about Bonnaroo Cancellations, Prioritizing Live Event Safety, and Legal and Reputational Risks

Allen Secretov recently spoke to The Tennessean about Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival’s third cancellation in five years after this year’s festival was called off due to heavy rains and...

August 21, 2025

Fifteen KHIKS Attorneys Named 2026 “Best Lawyers;” Two Named to “Ones to Watch” List

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

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