Los Angeles Managing Partner
DLA Piper
With years of experience as a trial lawyer specializing in reputational defense, Angela Agrusa and her team have successfully defended corporations and celebrities in some of the most high-profile cases filed across the country. She’s credited with defending brand holders in more than 50 putative class actions, with combined potential exposure of more than $100 billion. She also serves as chair of the Public Counsel board, the largest pro bono law firm helping over 30,000 children, youth, families, and community organizations.
First job: Stock girl at Clothestime at age 15
Favorite charity or cause: Public Counsel
Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
Favorite pastime or hobby: Cooking –
especially Italian food
Favorite quote: “Comfort is the coffin of the soul.”
YEARS ON LA500: 6 Years on the LA500
