Steve Benedetto's legal career began with the promise and expectations of someone who had done "all the right things" educationally. He went to a prestigious private university, double-majoring in Political Science and English while building his resume with internships in government. He graduated cum laude from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, serving as a staff writer on the Law Journal and a member of the Moot Court honor society. He secured a competitive judicial clerkship with an Arizona Supreme Court Justice. And, as judicial clerks do, he received a litany of opportunities to work for prestigious national law firms at the expiration of that one-year term. For five years, Steve followed the obvious path carved out for him. He worked at three of the largest corporate law firms in Arizona, learning the ins and outs of litigation from senior lawyers who were charged with defending large companies in 7, 8, and 9-figure lawsuits. He defended railroads from debilitating injury claims brought by injured employees; healthcare companies from medical malpractice actions brought by injured patients; white-collar executives against fraud and embezzlement allegations; and multinational corporations against just about every type of wrongdoing one can imagine. In little time, he developed trust in the partners he worked for as a top-notch writer and legal analyst who could win difficult arguments. And he was paid very well for what he did. But the money wasn't enough. In 2009, Steve left corporate practice to create a new kind of law firm. One that would represent real people against the powerful interests whose playbook he'd spent a half-decade learning. So he spent the next five years representing people against criminal charges, and prosecuting civil claims on behalf of people injured by others’ recklessness. Though he had more passion than business acumen, he worked tirelessly to help build a five lawyer, seven-figure law firm from scratch.​ By 2014, though, it became clear that something was missing. The news cycle was being dominated by police officers shooting civilians. Social media birthed hashtags that spurred movements. Everyone was talking about police violence. But few lawyers were actually doing anything about it, including his own law partners. After a series of difficult conversations, Steve decided to start fresh: He left the law firm he had founded to construct an entirely new practice -- one that would be focused on representing people at ground zero of the new civil rights struggle. Over the past 6 years, The People's Law Firm has provided substantial legal muscle to the movements for systemic change. The Firm has fought for accountability on behalf of countless survivors of police violence, and has stood in solidarity with the movements to reform our unjust and inequitable systems, with specific focus on the Movement for Black Lives. We continue to do so today.

Odeha Warren is a seasoned attorney with a focus on dispute resolution, family law, and civil matters. With over 17 years of legal experience, she is dedicated to providing personalized, results-driven legal services. As part of The Wright Legal Team, Odeha is committed to upholding the firm's mission of delivering exceptional service to families and individuals navigating complex legal challenges. Odeha is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Central Districts of California. She holds an LLM in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University School of Law and a Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she graduated Cum Laude. Outside the courtroom, Odeha enjoys spending time with her family. As a proud mother of four daughters, ages 19 to 10, she’s an avid softball mom, often found cheering on her 11-year-old daughter, who plays competitively as a pitcher. In addition to their love for sports, Odeha’s family is also passionate about theater, and they are always either at the ballpark or enjoying the latest theater productions. Odeha also has a strong passion for music, having been a music major at the University of Redlands, where she played piano and tuba. In her spare time, she loves experimenting in the kitchen and trying out new recipes with her family.

Artin Sookasian is a fierce and aggressive litigation attorney, handling all aspects of personal injury, workers compensation and employment discrimination cases. Mr. Sookasian has extensive trial experience and a successful track record in obtaining maximum recovery for his clients. Prior to founding SA Law Group APC. Mr. Sookasian had the benefit of working in prestigious law firms, where part of his experience included representing insurance companies and large employers. This gives Mr. Sookasian the unique ability to analyze his client’s cases from all angles.

Mr. Phillips joined The Worthington Law Centre in 1995 after graduating from Monterey College of Law. He currently handles an active case load of misdemeanor and felony cases, both adult and juvenile, with additional work in administrative law issues stemming from criminal charges before the Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Social Services, and the California Labor Board. Mr. Phillips routinely handles cases in the courts of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, and the Federal District Court for Northern California, San Jose. Mr. Phillips is an integral part of the defense team at The Worthington Law Centre. In addition to handling his own case load, he works closely with Mr. Worthington on all of Mr. Worthington's major felony cases, focusing on the legal research, writing, and strategy that is essential to the successful conclusion of complex cases. Mr. Phillips is a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, the California Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Monterey County Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Bar of the United States District Court for Northern California. He is also a member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and California Public Defender's Association. Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Phillips had a long and distinguished career in the United States Army. He was a Commissioned Officer from 1972 to 1992 with assignments in Europe, Latin America, and the United States. He held positions of increasing responsibility over a 20 year career as a combat arms officer, with a secondary specialty as a Foreign Area Officer (Latin America). He held a Top Secret clearance throughout service. Mr. Phillips helped author a number of security plans and contingency plans used at the national level during wartime. His final assignment was as Associate Dean, Defense Language Institute, Monterey, California. At the time of his retirement, Mr. Phillips was commissioned as a Major. During his career transition, Mr. Phillips taught elementary school in bilingual (English-Spanish) classrooms in Salinas. Mr. Phillips holds a J.D. degree from Monterey College of Law; a Master of Arts Degree, Management from Webster University, St. Louis, MO; and a Bachelor of Science Degree, National Security and Public Affairs from U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. In addition to his career as a trial attorney, Mr. Phillips has served as Commissioner pro tempore in the Marina and King City courts for traffic, truancy, and small claims matters. He served as prosecutor in U.S. Magistrate's Court at Fort Ord for approximately 18 months while still in the U.S. Army. He has handled Pro bono cases in the Superior Court of Monterey County. Mr. Phillips has lived in Monterey County for the past 14 years.

I have concentrated my law practice in real property, especially landlord-tenant law, since 1982. Our firm represents landlords and tenants and is (commercial and residential) for plaintiffs and defendants. We represent individuals and Fortune 500 corporations throughout California. We appear in wrongful eviction suits for plaintiffs and defendants. We argue before local rent boards. We arbitrate, negotiate, mediate and litigate in all areas of this field. We provide pro bono services on a regular basis. I also testify as an expert in this field, and am hired as a private mediator. I have been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell.

Lincoln Clark is a practicing lawyer in the state of California handling Tax matters.

Keith J. Stone always wanted a career where one of the benefits was to help others. Attorney Keith J. Stone consistently had an interest in medicine, and science. Keith has among his family members, cancer specialists, blood specialists, emergency room physicians, ENT (ears, nose, throat) surgeon, family counselor, and colon and rectal surgeon. In other words, Keith growing up, was exposed to arena of medical perspectives and rather than being a doctor himself, he decided to dedicate his life to helping others involved in personal injury cases. A personal injury case is where you are physically hurt or a loved one is hurt due to someone else's negligence.

Nafiz M. Ahmed is an award-winning criminal defense attorney, owner, and managing partner at Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law, a leading criminal law firm with offices in Redwood City and San Jose, CA. Due to his dedication, experience, and skills, Nafiz has been recognized time and again for his exceptional legal representation. He was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2012 to 2021. He was also distinguished by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization as a Criminal Law Specialist. Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law have over three decades of combined experience they've successfully defended over 50 trials and won more than 3,000 cases. They handle all types of criminal cases involving domestic violence, DUI, sex crimes, drug crimes, assault, and more.

Jason Baumbach, a co-owner of Ganjoo Law Corporation, graduated from the University of Dayton in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, Jason was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force (USAF). In the Air Force, Jason worked in both Intelligence and Optical System Research and Development. In 1998, Jason earned a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. After serving his country for over seven years, Jason left the Air Force as a captain in 1999. He joined the Silicon Valley high-tech company Cypress Semiconductor. Jason held a variety of roles in engineering, engineering management, and technical sales at Cypress. Jason received the “Field Applications Engineer of the Year” award in 2009 for his work on capacitive touchscreens for a major smartphone manufacturer. For his technical work at Cypress, Jason was awarded seven U.S. patents. In late 2011, Jason observed an immigration court hearing. After observing the difficulties faced by unrepresented clients, Jason decided to become an immigration attorney and left Cypress in 2013 when he enrolled in the Law program (J.D.) at Santa Clara University. His law study focused on Immigration Law. Jason earned the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Remedies and received an Emery Scholarship for academic achievement and professional promise. Jason received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in December 2015. Jason joined Ganjoo Law Corporation as an attorney and co-owner in November 2016. He is licensed by the State Bar of California and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Gina Light Tanner is a practicing lawyer in the state of California handling Family Law matters.