Shareholder, Chief Executive and President, Buchalter

Bass joined the firm in 1993 and became president and chief executive in 2013. Under his leadership, Buchalter tripled to more than 400 lawyers and opened offices in seven cities. Bass chairs Buchalter’s family office and wealth management practice group and co-chairs the social media influencers industry group. His practice includes representation of diverse companies in transactional and litigation matters. Bass handles general business matters for corporate clients, with experience including corporate, loan workouts, creditors’ rights, real property, labor relations, public contracting and regulatory compliance. Bass serves on the Board of Visitors for the University of San Diego School of Law and was appointed to World Services Group’s Regional Council for two consecutive terms.

YEARS ON THE LA500: 6