February 9, 2022 | News & Events
Los Angeles, CA – February 9, 2022 – Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos is proud to be part of the team that reached the $243.6 million settlement on behalf of more than 200 survivors of disgraced UCLA gynecologist James Heaps that has officially been placed on the record. These women were sexually abused by the… Read more
February 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The newest ASWT attorney, Sahar Malek, was featured in the January/ February edition of the CAOC’s Forum magazine. Ms. Malek’s article focuses on product liability, making the point that if a product hurts a consumer after being recalled it can still go a long way in establishing liability. She details out who are the true… Read more
February 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
3 ASWT lawyers were featured in the January/February CAOC edition of Forum Magazine. Mike Arias, Alfredo Torrijos and Arnold Wang were named CAOC’s Consumer Attorneys of the Year for winning a settlement for former University of Southern California students who were sexually abused by the campus gynecologist. Consumer Attorney of the Year is awarded… Read more
January 19, 2022 | News & Events
Four attorneys from Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos were featured in the latest edition of Super Lawyers Southern California. Managing Partner Mike Arias, Partner Arnold C. Wang, and Partner Alfredo Torrijos earned the title of Super Lawyers for 2022 and Senior Associate Travis M. Daniels achieved the Super Lawyers Rising Star honor. This honor is… Read more
December 27, 2021 | News & Events
Managing Partner Mike Arias and Senior Associate Travis Daniels authored an article for the Daily Journal titled “Voire Dire in the Time of COVID.” The piece analyzes best practices for selecting a jury while staying safe and healthy during the COVID crisis. To read the article, click here (subscription required).
November 9, 2021 | News & Events
Mike Arias is being highlighted as a guest of honor and speaker at the upcoming Iranian American Lawyers Association event for their 26th’s annual Installation Dinner. To register, click here. Mr. Arias is the managing partner of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos LLP. He is a Past-President of both the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)… Read more
September 15, 2021 | News & Events
Mike Arias was named one of the “Top 100 Attorneys in California” in 2021 by the Daily Journal, California’s legal industry newspaper. This list recognizes lawyers who perform outstanding legal work in their respective areas of practice. Mr. Arias’ successful career has spanned over 35 years. He is the co-founder and managing partner of Arias… Read more
August 25, 2021 | News & Events
Managing Partner Mike Arias was quoted in the Southern California record in an article about an Appellate Court’s denial of Intuit’s plea for transfer of 40,000 TurboTax customer complaints to small claims court. Intuit was attempting to push customers out of arbitration and back into the court system. Mr. Arias was quoted as saying “They… Read more
August 19, 2021 | News & Events
Mike Arias has been honored in the latest edition of Best Lawyers in America for the 3rd consecutive year for his outstanding work in mass tort litigation, class actions plaintiff litigation, and personal injury litigation. Mr. Arias’s inspiring career has spanned more than 35 years. He is the co-founding and managing partner of Arias Sanguinetti… Read more
July 22, 2021 | News & Events
Founding and Managing Partner Mike Arias was interviewed by the Southern California Record in a story on the $73 million settlement negotiated with UCLA on behalf of 6,000 women who were sexually abused by the university’s OBGYN. Mr. Arias, a Past President of CAALA and CAOC, called the settlement “institution friendly” as many called the… Read more