Paul J. Loh

• Benchmark Litigation, “Local Litigation Star” (2018-2023), “Benchmark California Star” (2019-2023)
• Best Lawyers in America®, Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2023)
• Los Angeles Business Journal, “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers” (2021–2022), “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” (2021–2023)
• The American Lawyer, “Top Rated Lawyer in White Collar Criminal Defense” (2012)
• Daily Journal, “Top 20 Under 40” (2007)
• Super Lawyers, “Super Lawyer” (2005-2010, 2020-2022) “Rising Star” (2004)
• Litigation Counsel of America, The Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, Fellow
• Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member

The following is a representative sample of Paul’s casework:

• Abbvie Endocrine, Inc. v. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. Lead trial counsel for AbbVie in a high-stakes breach of contract case brought before the Delaware Chancery Court against Takeda Pharmaceutical Company for failing to supply AbbVie’s requirements for Lupron, the leading androgen deprivation therapy for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and precocious puberty. The matter arose out of serious quality deficiencies identified by the FDA at one of Takeda’s Japanese manufacturing facilities, which led to supply disruptions and a world-wide Lupron shortage. This is a closely-watched case recognized by the pharmaceutical industry as “one of the five big healthcare lawsuits” of the year. Drawing on his immense trial experience, Paul led the Willenken team in preparing and bringing phase one of the case to trial on an intensive, expedited schedule, and presented a compelling case which led the Court to rule that Takeda is liable for multiple breaches of the parties’ supply agreement. A phase two trial on damages was held in January 2023.
• Acumen Communications, Inc., et al. v. City of Covina et al. Defended Motorola Solutions in a business interference and bid-rigging suit concerning the provision of emergency response telecommunications systems to Southern California municipalities. With team, obtained a complete dismissal of the action on motion to dismiss based on pre-emption by the Federal Telecommunications Act and for failure to state a claim for collusive conduct.
• Nation’s Largest Investor-Owned Utility v. World’s Largest Polyethylene Pipe Manufacturer. On behalf of two prominent energy utilities, prosecuted a large-scale breach of contract, breach of warranty, and fraud action against a major vendor for the supply of defective products and systems. After defeating defendant’s anti-SLAPP motion, seized the momentum and obtained a highly favorable confidential settlement which netted nearly 100% recovery on compensatory damages for the clients.
• International Staffing Firm v. Leading Contract Manufacturer. On behalf of the world’s leading electronics component contract manufacturer, successfully counterclaimed against an international staffing firm for fraud and, one week before trial, procured a dismissal of the entire affirmative complaint and a public apology press release from the plaintiff.
• Individuals v. Nation’s Largest Supplier of Business Products and Management Systems. Defended the nation’s largest supplier of business products and management systems in a putative nationwide class action alleging unlawful delivery and service charges in violation of the consumer protection statutes of 34 states, including California. Plaintiffs sought restitution of $1 billion in ill-gotten profits. While the plaintiffs’ motion for class certification was pending, Paul and his team’s intensive investigation uncovered key impeachment evidence against the named plaintiffs. Paul leveraged these key revelations into a highly favorable, confidential individual settlement for the client, and then worked closely with the client to modify business practices to prevent or minimize the risks of future class action claims.
• California Attorney General’s Office v. National Solar System Provider. Defended and favorably resolved 10 administrative enforcement proceedings brought by the California Attorney General’s Office charging one of the nation’s largest solar systems providers with contracting license violations in connection with the financing and lease of residential solar energy equipment and systems.

The following is a representative sample of Paul’s clients:

• AbbVie Inc.
• The Procter & Gamble Company
• Motorola Solutions
• SunPower Corporation
• Southern California Gas Company
• Deluxe Corporation
• Progressive Insurance
• Walmart
• Southern California Edison
• San Diego Gas and Electric Company
• Pacific Gas & Electric Company
• The Prudential Insurance Company
• T-Mobile USA
• Foxconn International, Inc.
• Givaudan

• Co-Presenter, “Top Ten Insider Secrets That All In-House Counsel Need to Know to Manage a Case That Could Go to Trial,” ACC SW Ohio Chapter CLE Presentation (December 2, 2022)
• Co-Presenter, “What Every In-House Counsel Needs to Know About Delaware Law,” ACC Washington Chapter Summit (September 23, 2021)
• Co-Presenter, “Defying Convention: Unconventional Terms to Manage Litigation Risk,” ACC Chicago Chapter Summit (September 1, 2021)
• Co-Presenter, “Important Lessons that Every Lawyer (Including Transactional Lawyers) Can Learn From Perry Mason,” ACC SW Ohio Chapter CLE Presentation (June 10, 2021)
• Co-Presenter, “Defying Convention: Unconventional Terms to Manage Litigation,” NAPABA Webinar (December 10, 2019)
• Panelist, “Improving Your Odds: How to Avoid Consumer Litigation and Class Actions and Position Your Case for a Better Outcome When You’re Sued,” ACC Southwest Ohio Chapter CLE Presentation (October 17, 2019)
• Panelist, “Ratatouille – Hold the Rat (Crisis Management for Customer-Focused Business and the Lawyer’s Role),” NAMWOLF Annual Meeting & Law Firm Expo (September 23, 2019)
• Panelist, “Primer for Successful Litigation Management: How Experienced Trial Counsel Can Help Your Company Obtain an Optimal and Efficient Outcome Without Going to Trial,” ACC Minnesota Chapter CLE Lunch and Learn (August 21, 2019)
• Panelist, “Primer for Successful Litigation Management: 10 Ways Experienced Trial Counsel Can Help Your Company Obtain an Optimal and Efficient Settlement Without Going to Trial,” ACC Southwest Ohio Chapter CLE Presentation (September 13, 2018)
• Moderator, “The In-House Counsel’s Class Action Defense Checklist,” ACC Minnesota Chapter CLE Lunch and Learn (June 7, 2018)
• Panelist, “Brave New World in IP: New Litigation Tactics in Light of Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions,” ACC Southwest Ohio Chapter CLE Presentation (September 25, 2017)
• Panelist, “Technology and the Trial,” MCCA Global TEC Forum (October 7, 2016)
• Presenter, “In-House Counsel’s Checklist for Trial Success: 7 Key Issues to Raise with Outside Counsel,” ACC Southwest Ohio Chapter CLE Presentation (December 9, 2015)
• Presenter, “Sharks Rule the Ocean and Courtroom: What These Killers Can Teach Us About Trial Tactics,” ACC South Florida Chapter CLE Presentation (October 9, 2015)
• Panelist, “Get Smart: The DOJ Re-Writes its FCPA Screenplay,” NAMWOLF 2015 Annual Meeting (September 17, 2015)
• Panelist, “Risk Management: Top 10 Ways to Avoid Heartbreak in American Litigation,” ACC Ontario Chapter CLE Presentation (May 21, 2015)
• Presenter, “Assorted Mysteries of California Law,” ACC Southwest Ohio Chapter CLE Presentation (October 2014)

• National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms, White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations PAC Co-Chair
• California Minority Counsel Program, Member
• National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Member
• Defense Research Institute, Member
• Trial Law Institute, Member
• Diversity Law Institute, Member
• Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles, Board Chair
• Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance, Member