Antonio K. Kizzie is an Associate in the Litigation Group of Ivie, McNeill, & Wyatt
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In 2008, Mr. Kizzie received his Bachelors of Arts in Legal Communications from Howard University (“HU”) in Washington, D.C. At HU, he became the first Richard D. Parsons Time Warner Cable Scholar, received a full HU Academic Legacy Scholarship, was a Rhodes Scholar nominee, and is featured on the John H. Johnson School of Communications Hall of Fame. Mr. Kizzie was also a participant in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute, Monster.com Diversity Leadership Program, and the American Institute of Foreign Study in Granada, Spain, where he developed a conversational fluency in Spanish. While in undergrad, Mr. Kizzie interned at the United States Department of Justice, Office of Communications and the Executive Office of the D.C. Superior Courts.
Mr. Kizzie received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California Los Angeles School of Law in May 2011. While in law school, Mr. Kizzie participated in the Jones Day Moot Court competition, served as the Co-Chair of the UCLA Black Law Student’s Association, volunteered with the El Centro Legal Prisoner Re-entry Legal Clinic, served as a graduate professional mentor with UCLA School of Law Outreach, coordinated the Sixth Annual UCLA Law Firm Diversity Reception, and was an articles editor for the UCLA Entertainment Law Review. While in law school, Mr. Kizzie worked as a research assistant to a UCLA Law Professor, as a law clerk for California Lawyers for the Arts, the Cochran Firm, Viacom-BET Networks Business and Legal Affairs, and as an intern with Creative Artists Agency. During law school, Mr. Kizzie was a two-time recipient of the John M. Langston Bar Association Scholarship, received the Illinois Judicial Counsel Scholarship, and was featured as a panellist in several programs, including the UCLA Early Academic Outreach Program.
Before joining IMW, Mr. Kizzie was a Deputy City Attorney in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office Metropolitan Branch, where he prosecuted DUI criminal trials in Los Angeles Superior Court. Additionally, Mr. Kizzie had several years of experience as a law clerk for the Occhipinti Law Group, where he drafted, revised, and negotiated production, split songwriter, executive producer, side artist contracts, and digital distribution agreements in the music and television industries. In this position, Mr. Kizzie also prepared all requisite legal documentation for the formation of various legal entities, including LLCs, corporations, non-profits, and partnerships. Mr. Kizzie also specializes in advising small businesses regarding trademarks, incorporation, contract formation, and protection of intellectual property.
Mr. Kizzie’s community activities consist largely of his involvement with the John M. Langston Bar Association, where he served for two years on the board as the law student liaison to all the law schools in the greater Los Angeles area. He currently serves as the Youth Outreach Program Co-Chair, where he fosters partnerships with Los Angeles based youth oriented non-profits, and develops programs that help elementary and high school students from underserved communities in their college endeavours as well as to gain exposure to practicing attorneys, professional mentors, and law students. Mr. Kizzie also continues his activities as a mentor to law students, and has assisted dozens of college students successfully navigate the LSAT and law school application process.
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DUI Prosecutor
Los Angeles City Attorney's Office- Metro
2011–2012
Los Angeles
Law Clerk
Occhipinti Entertainment Law Group
2009–2012
Los Angeles
Law Clerk
BET Business and Legal Affairs
2010–2011
Los Angeles
Lawyer Referral Service Clerk
California Lawyers For The Arts
2010
Los Angeles
Executive Intern
Executive Office of D.C. Superior Court
2007–2008
Washington, D.C.
Office of Communications Intern
U.S. Department of Justice Office of Communications
2006
Washington, D.C.
California
2011
United State District Court 9th Circuit
2011
Universidad de Granada, Espana
N/A (Spanish)
N/A
Howard University
Bachelor (Legal Communication)
2004
Associations
Honors / Awards
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Civil Rights Federal Lawsuit. I was the lead trial attorney. Obtained a unanimous defense jury verdict for the defendant client, former military veteran wrongfully accused of civil rights violations. In another case, I represented a client who had been defrauded regarding a real estate transaction who was also being sued to be evicted via unlawful detainer. We obtained a judgment in favor of our client and prevented the wrongful eviction. I like helping people in their legal matters.
How did you build a successful practice?
Hard work, diligence, networking, and treating people right.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Diligence, good references, knowledge, and experience.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Very. Juries are often reflected by the surrounding community. Further, knowledge and obedience to local court and judge rules and procedures can make or break a case.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
After reviewing the general basic facts, I can let you know whether or not you may have a case and can schedule a follow up in person meeting to review any documents, evidence, photos of your matter.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Who? What? Where? When? What proof do you have?
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
As a former DUI prosecutor and now law firm attorney, I am a very experienced trial attorney in criminal, Federal, and State civil courts. Most lawyers rarely do trials, cannot communicate complicated cases to juries, lack social/networking skills, lack empathy for their clients, their logical reasonable is clouded by their egos or sole interest in compensation (which can hurt their client's case), and lack creative problem solving/communication skills. I pride myself on not being one of those lawyers. Having worked in several entertainment companies, I am also well versed and highly recommended in entertainment transactional/litigation matters. I have also been highly involved in youth mentorship and community outreach via the Los Angeles Food Bank and John M. Langston Bar Association since I was a law student at UCLA.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Helping people.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Theater, fine cuisine, and hiking.
Are you involved in your community?
Absolutely. I am highly involved in youth mentorship and community outreach via the Los Angeles Food Bank and John M. Langston Bar Association since I was a law student at UCLA.
