Stephen Ma

Stephen Ma is a prominent lawyer based in Los Angeles with nearly 30 years of experience in the legal industry.1 He is currently a Partner at Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP, where he specializes in various areas of law.

Professional Experience

Stephen Ma's practice encompasses a wide range of legal matters, including:

• Securities litigation
• Real estate disputes
• Entertainment law
• Employment issues

He has represented and advised clients ranging from tech startups and private investment firms to entertainment conglomerates and publicly-traded companies.

Notable Achievements

Stephen Ma has received several recognitions for his legal expertise:

• Named one of the "Most Influential Minority Lawyers" by the Los Angeles Business Journal in 20192
• Included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 for Entertainment Law - Music

Education

Ma's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Georgetown University
• Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, earned in 1995

Professional Affiliations

Stephen Ma is actively involved in professional organizations:

• Co-Chair of the Entertainment Law Committee for the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
• Former Board Member of the Korean-American Bar Association

Career Progression

Throughout his career, Stephen Ma has held positions at several law firms:

1. Associate at Schiff Hardin LLP
2. Associate at Hedlund Hanley & John
3. Partner at Glaser, Weil, Fink, Jacobs, Howard, Avchen & Shapiro, LLP
4. Currently Partner at Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP

Stephen Ma is known for his expertise in handling complex litigation matters, including jury trials, bench trials, and arbitration proceedings in both state and federal courts.1 His clients value his skills as a litigator and often rely on him to serve as outside general counsel for various business ventures.1