Awards and Recognition

Arias Sanguinetti has been honored by various publications and peer groups for its accomplishments on behalf of clients throughout California, Nevada and across the country. Below is a brief list of some of the recognition the firm and its attorneys have received:

LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL

Mike Arias

• California Lawyer of the Year – 2022
• Top Plaintiff Attorney in California -2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Top 50 Plaintiff Lawyers – 2025
• Top 100 Attorney in California – 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Leading Commercial Litigators in California – 2024, 2025

Elise Sanguinetti

• Top Plaintiff Attorney in California – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Top 50 Plaintiff Lawyers – 2025
• Top 100 Attorney in California – 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Top Women Lawyers in California – 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Leading Commercial Litigators in California – 2024, 2025

Jamie Goldstein

• Top Women Lawyers in California – 2025

SUPER LAWYERS

This honor recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, expertise, and leadership in their field.
Super Lawyers:

• Mike Arias (2009-2025)
• Elise Sanguinetti (2011-2024)
• Arnold C. Wang (2015 – 2017, 2019-2025)
• Sahar Malek (2024-2025)
• Jamie Goldstein (2019-2024)

Rising Stars:

• Elise Sanguinetti (2009-2010)
• Anna Mezhebovskaya (2023-2025)
• Sahar Malek (2018-2023)

BEST LAWYERS

Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Their methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of our colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.

• • Los Angeles, CA
    • Mike Arias (2019 – 2026)
      • Employment Law – Individuals
      • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Arnold C. Wang (2020 – 2026)
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Walnut Creek, CA
    • Elise Sanguinetti (2021 – 2026)
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Jamie Goldstein
      • Lawyer of the Year – Oakland – Personal Injury, Litigation Plaintiffs (2026)
      • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs (2023-2026)
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2023-2026)
    • Monica La (2026)
      • Ones To Watch
  • Las Vegas, NV
    • Gregg A. Hubley (2024-2025)
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

2026 Best Law Firms Rankings

Arias Sanguinetti earned multiple top rankings in the edition of Best Law Firms in the United States, underscoring the firm’s commitment to excellence.

• • • National Tier 1:
      • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
    • Regional Tier 1:
      • Los Angeles
        • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
        • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
      • Oakland
        • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Regional Tier 2:
      • Las Vegas
        • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
      • Oakland
        • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
        • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Regional Tier 3:
      • Los Angeles
        • Employment Law – Individuals

2025 Best Law Firms Rankings

• • • National Tier 1:
      • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
    • Metropolitan Tier 1:
    • Los Angeles
      • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Oakland
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Metropolitan Tier 2:
    • Las Vegas
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Oakland
      • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
    • Metropolitan Tier 3:
    • Los Angeles
      • Employment Law – Individuals

2024 Best Law Firms Rankings

• • • Personal Injury
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions
    • Employment Law

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Listed here in are Southern California’s leading lawyers along with information about their careers, practices and recent successes. Each was nominated by their colleagues and peers and recognized here for their average success rates, settlements and verdicts won in the last two years. Further criteria included leadership positions within their firms, as well as their community and board affiliations and recognitions.

• • • Consumer Attorneys of Southern California
      • Mike Arias – 2023, 2024, 2025
      • Elise Sanguinetti – 2024
      • Arnold Wang – 2025
      • Sahar Malek – 2025

LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

This recognition honors attorneys who make meaningful contributions to the legal profession and the broader Los Angeles community.

• Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys
  • Mike Arias – 2026
  • Arnold Wang – 2026

• Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s
  • Sahar Malek – 2025

Other organizations that have honored the firm’s attorneys include:

CONSUMER ATTORNEYS OF CALIFORNIA

This professional organization represents the interests of 39 million Californians. We are proud members among attorneys who stand for plaintiffs seeking accountability from those who do wrong.

• Trial Lawyer of the Year
  • Mike Arias – 2021

• Consumer Attorney of the Year
  • Arnold Wang – 2021
• Marvin E. Lewis Award
  • Elise Sanguinetti – 2022
• Presidential Award
  • Mike Arias – 2025
  • Elise Sanguinetti – 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017
  • Jamie Goldstein – 2019
  • Assal Badrkhani – 2025
• Woman Consumer Advocate Award
  • Elise Sanguinetti – 2012

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE

The mission of the American Association for Justice is to promote a fair and effective justice system and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests. We are proud members and are committed to promoting safety and corporate accountability, advocating for a balanced civil justice system, improving our communities and educating lawyers to provide excellent advocacy for our clients.

• President’s Distinguished Service Award
  • Mike Arias – 2015, 2020, 2022
  • Elise Sanguinetti – 2010, 2011
  • Jamie Goldstein – 2022
• Above and Beyond Award
  • Mike Arias – 2016, 2017, 2022
• Wiedemann & Wysocki Award
  • Mike Arias – 2019 – 2023
  • Elise Sanguinetti – 2004, 2007, 2013
  • Jamie Goldstein – 2021, 2022
• Joe Tonahill Award, Outstanding and Dedicated Service Award
  • Elise Sanguinetti – 2010
• Outstanding Contributions Award, New Lawyers Division
  • Elise Sanguinetti – 2003 – 2004, 2011