VISIONARIES

In a region as vast and competitive as Southern California, excellence alone is not enough.

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The attorneys featured in the following pages distinguish themselves not only through skill and results but through an unwavering commitment to their clients, their craft and the communities they serve.

Their paths - shaped by rigorous education, defining cases and purposeful leadership - offer a deeper perspective on what sets true standouts apart. Together, these visionaries exemplify a forward-thinking approach to the law, elevating both their profession and the people who depend on it.

Angela AGRUSA Partner, Managing Partner, Los Angeles; Co-Chair, U.S. Product Liability, Mass Torts & Class Actions Litigation DLA Piper Loyola Law School LITIGATION

Angela Agrusa is the partner/managing partner, Los Angeles and cochair of U.S. product liability, mass torts & class actions litigation at DLA Piper. She defends Fortune 500 companies including Johnson & Johnson, Chipotle and MGM Resorts in high-stakes disputes involving novel legal theories and intense public scrutiny. As a member of the firm's executive committee, Agrusa shapes global litigation strategy and manages the Los Angeles office.

Beyond her practice, she serves as chair of the board of Public Counsel and sits on the advisory board of The Initiative: Advancing the Blue & Black Partnership.

Her leadership earned her a spot on the Los Angeles Business Journal's Top 100 Lawyers list and consistent rankings in Chambers USA and Legal 500.

Carmen AGUADO Shareholder Ogletree Deakins Loyola Law School LABOR & EMPLOYMENT