awards & recognition

We are grateful to be recognized by leading legal directories, industry publications, and professional organizations for trial and litigation excellence, representing clients ranging from established industry leaders to growing and emerging businesses. The honors below also reflect our commitment to client service and diversity within the legal profession.

Litigation & Trial Recognition

Chambers and Partners

  • Recognized in the Chambers USA guide for “Litigation: General Commercial – Highly Regarded” (California) (2026)

The Legal 500

  • Recognized in “U.S. City Elite – Los Angeles: Commercial Disputes,” and Kenneth Trujillo-Jamison, Paul Loh, and Jason Wilson are individually ranked in the same category (2026)

Benchmark Litigation

  • Named a “Highly Recommended Firm” (2024–2026; previously named a “Recommended Firm” since 2018)
  • Eileen Ahern, Paul Loh, and Jason Wilson have been repeatedly recognized as California and National “Litigation Stars” (2018–2026)
  • Recipient of the “Impact Case Award” for AbbVie v. Takeda (2025)
  • Shortlisted for “Boutique Firm of the Year” (2025), “California Firm of the Year” (2025), and “Los Angeles Firm of the Year” (2019-2023)

Lawdragon

  • Paul Loh recognized among the top “500 Leading Litigators in America” (2025–2026)

Daily Journal

  • Paul Loh recognized as a “Leading Commercial Litigator” (2024–2026)
  • Recognized as a “Top Boutique” (2015, 2018, 2024)
  • Ticketmaster defense recognized as a “Top 20 Defense Verdict” (2015)

Los Angeles Business Journal

  • Recognized among the “Most Admired Law Firms” (2020–2025)
  • Kenneth Trujillo-Jamison, Paul Loh, and Jason Wilson have also been consistently recognized in the “Leaders of Influence” series, including as “Litigators & Trial Attorneys” and “Minority Attorneys” (2022–2026)

Best Lawyers

  • Recognized in Los Angeles for “Criminal Defense: White Collar” and Paul Loh is individually ranked in the same category (2024–2026)
  • Breeanna Brewer recognized among“Ones to Watch” (2024–2026)

The Recorder

  • Paul Loh shortlisted for “California Attorney of the Year” (2024)

BTI Consulting Group

  • Jason Wilson recognized as a “Client Service All-Star” (2016)

The National Law Journal

  • Named to the “Litigation Boutiques Hot List” (2014)

The American Lawyer

  • Paul Loh and Jason Wilson recognized among the nation’s “Top Rated Lawyers” (2012, 2013)
  • Featured in the “Litigation Boutique of the Year” special issue as a “gutsy” firm with an “enviable client list” (2009)

Corporate Counsel

  • Recognized as a “Go-To Law Firm for Top 500 Companies” (2012–2013)
  • Recognized as a “Go-To Law Firm for Technology Companies” (2008)

Diversity & Community Leadership

Chambers and Partners

  • Shortlisted at the Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America for “Outstanding Firm for D&I” (2021, 2022, 2024)

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)

  • Recipient of the “APA-Owned Law Firm of the Year” Award (2019)

California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP)

  • Recipient of the “Minority-Owned Law Firm Client Service” Award (2004, 2019)

Diversity Law Institute (DLI)

  • Recipient of the “Law Firm Diversity” Award (2019)

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latest firm news (View All)

Willenken Recognized by Chambers USA in “Litigation: General Commercial – Highly Regarded”

June 4, 2026

Paul Loh Named a 2026 “Leading Commercial Litigator” by the Daily Journal

April 1, 2026

Willenken Recognized in The Legal 500 “U.S. City Elite – Los Angeles: Commercial Disputes”

January 21, 2026

Willenken Recognized by Chambers USA in “Litigation: General Commercial – Highly Regarded”

June 4, 2026

Paul Loh Named a 2026 “Leading Commercial Litigator” by the Daily Journal

April 1, 2026

Willenken Recognized in The Legal 500 “U.S. City Elite – Los Angeles: Commercial Disputes”

January 21, 2026