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LA500 2024: John Hueston

Founding Partner, Hueston Hennigan LLP

Hueston, a founding partner of Hueston Hennigan LLP, has been called “the best trial lawyer of his generation” by law firm research company Chambers and Partners. His firm is a litigation boutique. Hueston has represented Fortune 500 companies and governments as lead counsel against high-profile and high-dollar claims.

What’s the best advice you ever got? For the first 10 years of your career seek positions that will keep your learning curve as steep as possible.

What’s your favorite movie, all time and in any category? “Gladiator.”

What’s at the top of your bucket list? Starting this year, cycling on New Zealand’s newly opened gravel bikeway from the northern tip of the North Island to the end of the trail on the South Island.

What was your first car? “The Roachmobile,” a 1974 Chevy Impala with gaping rust holes that allowed a real-time view of the pavement below the dash and entry points for pests.

Like to have it back? Yes, sans rust holes and pests.

What’s the best thing about living in Los Angeles? One of the world’s best cities for combined professional opportunities, cultural venues and year-round outdoor sport.

YEARS ON LA500: 7

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