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Umberg/Zipser LLP Promotes Molly Magnuson as Newest Partner

  • June 23, 2023

Umberg/Zipser LLP (U/Z), a premier business litigation and intellectual property law firm located in Irvine, California, is pleased to announce that Molly Magnuson has been promoted to partner.

Molly Magnuson has become an integral member of U/Z’s litigation team, consistently demonstrating exceptional legal expertise, professionalism, and dedication to client service. Molly’s promotion to partner reflects her outstanding contributions and commitment to the firm’s success. Molly’s expertise spans a wide range of practice areas, including trademark, trade secrets, class actions, professional malpractice, and complex contract and commercial litigation. Clients have benefitted from her insightful and strategic litigation guidance, as well as her extensive trial experience.

Molly obtained her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, and is admitted to practice in California. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, and the Orange County Bar Association, where she regularly contributes to thought leadership in her areas of expertise. Molly was recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star for five consecutive years from 2011-2016.

Dean Zipser, the firm’s Managing Partner, expressed, “Molly’s promotion to Partner is a testament to her exceptional legal skills and her unwavering commitment to delivering the highest level of service to our clients. Her deep knowledge of complex litigation matters, combined with her strategic thinking and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes, make her an invaluable asset to our firm. Molly is a team player and we are confident that Molly will continue to thrive in her new role as a partner.”

About Umberg/Zipser LLP

Umberg/Zipser LLP is a prominent law firm based in Irvine, CA. With a team of highly skilled attorneys, the firm is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges in the areas of business litigation and intellectual property law. Combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of clients’ industries, Umberg/Zipser delivers innovative and effective solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. Visit the firm’s website at https://www.umbergzipser.com to learn more.                                                                                                                                               

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    • Amy Lesperance Han
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    • Nasser Khateeb
    • Ellen Kim
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    • Marcus S. Quintanilla
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