Associate
Susman Godfrey
Michael Adamson is a rising star at premier litigation firm, Susman Godfrey, where he currently serves a talented, versatile, and effective trial lawyer. Signaling his deep understanding of the bench, Adamson regularly represents both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts across various industries and practice areas.
Adamson has taken a lead role in his cases from his early days at the firm. For instance, in just his first year, he argued a successful claim construction hearing in federal court, took and defended many critical depositions, and tried a four-week jury trial in California state court. He has continued to enthusiastically embrace new challenges in his cases and as a result has developed into a capable and well-rounded advocate in all phases of litigation. He is also currently leading efforts for the firm on a number of important putative class actions.Â
President/CEO
Rosen Trust Law
Jeff Rosen recently left Cunningham Legal to open his own firm. He is an up and coming star in the field and has worked with leading experts in the field of estate planning and trust law. Among his early successes was his work during the passing of Prop. 19. He assisted with Prop. 19 research and collaboration for attorneys across LA and the state of California. He was working alongside expert attorneys and became a leading expert himself regarding Prop. 19 research. The work he did with other attorneys became known throughout the state as an example of excellent research and collaboration.
Colleagues report that Rosen is personable, charismatic, and a genuine team player that is fast developing widespread recognition for his work. Collaborators had described Rosen as the definition of a young attorney that will likely positively alter the legal landscape of California.
 
Associate
Nixon Peabody LLP
David Song is a public finance associate in the Los Angeles office of Nixon Peabody LLP, and an impactful addition and team player to the larger public finance group in Los Angeles as well as to the firm’s national bench. Over the course of a year, Song has worked on a number of billion dollar deals for issuers, including the State of California, City of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
In the early days of the pandemic, the Federal Reserve authorized a Municipal Liquidity Facility to manage the short-term impacts of the economic slowdown. Song, with the guidance of a senior partner, co-authored two key NP Blog posts detailing “What is the Federal Reserve Municipal Liquidity Facility?” as well as the follow up, “Municipal Liquidity Facility – Federal Reserve Amended and Additional Guidelines.”
Associate
Irell & Manella LLP
Although she’s been an attorney for only four years, Irell & Manella associate Charlotte Wen has repeatedly shown that she is a rising star in the intellectual property and general litigation fields. In just a few years, she’s been a core member of teams on some of the firm’s highest-profile cases, helping secure nine- and 10-figure jury awards including the second-highest patent infringement verdict in U.S. history. She’s handling her complex matters while simultaneously serving on Irell’s Associates, Hiring, Summer, and Mentoring committees.
Wen focuses on a range of IP and litigation matters, including actions for patent infringement, trademark infringement, and breach of contract. Wen was also selected as a 2019 Pathfinder by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, a year-long program designed to provide critical career development strategies and training for attorneys.Â
