Trial Duo Joins Shook, Cites Litigation Strength and Reputation as Reasons for Move

Two prominent Los Angeles lawyers are moving to Shook, Hardy & Bacon. Trial lawyers Christopher Kondon and Saman Rejali will join Shook’s Business Litigation Practice as partners. The partners focus on a wide spectrum of trials and litigation in high-stakes employment law and commercial disputes for public and private companies. 

“We were drawn to Shook’s investment in a business model and structure that works for its lawyers and clients,” said Rejali, speaking from Los Angeles. “Additionally, I was attracted to a firm that develops and promotes women, particularly in management roles. You don’t see women as chairs of major law firms too often, and I’m looking forward to Madeleine McDonough’s leadership.”

Kondon and Rejali represent management in all aspects of employment law, with a focus on employment-related litigation. Rejali has been second-chair in jury trials and in arbitration. She manages a diverse portfolio of litigation and has successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of companies in a wide variety of industries including health, technology and consumer goods

Kondon brings more than 30 years of experience, and has obtained several defense verdicts. He counsels clients on terminations, employment discrimination, wage and hour, and has handled administrative proceedings before various state and federal agencies as well as arbitrations before tribunals throughout the state of California. “We believe our clients benefit from having top-tier trial counsel as part of a strategic approach to managing litigation,” said Kondon from Shook’s Los Angeles office.