Kent J. Schmidt
Partner
Partner in the Trial Department since 2008 (Associate 2000-2007). Member of the Electronic Discovery Practice Group (2008-present). Practices in the area of general business litigation, with an emphasis in product liability, securities litigation and enforcement , unfair business practices, commercial disputes, employment law, intellectual property, misappropriation of trade secrets, and Prop 65 (environmental) claims.
Also conduct internal investigations and provide advice relating to securities compliance and other white collar crime matters including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and insider trading.
Representative Work
Securities and Financial Institutions Litigation
- Represent broker-dealer in claims brought by customers alleging unsuitability.
- Represented Canadian financial institution in class action lawsuit, prevailing on a motion to dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction.
White Collar Crime/Compliance
- Represented various public companies in connection with insider trading investigation.
- Lead and coordinate internal investigations relating to compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and provide advice to companies relating to compliance policies.
Admissions
- California
- The State Courts of California
- The United States District Court for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern District of California
Honors
Education
- William Howard Taft University, Witkin School of Law
J.D., 1998
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