Mintz Member Esteban Morales and Special Counsel Nada Shamonki has been recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal in its 2025 “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys” list which recognizes lawyers who “go to the proverbial mat to fight for their clients,” according to the publication.

A class action and consumer defense lawyer, Esteban routinely handles litigation and compliance issues related to marketing, consumer outreach, allegations of consumer fraud, and privacy. Esteban has successfully defended both small and large corporate clients targeted in lawsuits alleging violations of various federal and state statutes. In addition to defending consumer class actions, Esteban has represented clients in corporate, real estate, trust and estate, and securities disputes.

Nada’s practice encompasses all aspects of complex commercial litigation and counseling, including contract-related disputes, labor and employment issues, real estate disputes, unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets, trademark and copyright cases, insurance coverage, and finance-related matters. Nada has extensive experience representing clients in all stages of state and federal commercial litigation, as well as with alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. 

Read the full profiles here.