Gary J. Gorham

Gary J. Gorham is a partner in the Firm. He is a highly accomplished trial lawyer with 30 years of experience in civil litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Over the course of his career, he has represented clients in entertainment and sports litigation, intellectual property disputes, corporate governance and derivative actions, employment and contract disputes, and business tort matters.

Gary’s track record includes his successful defense of International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee and world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao, for whom he secured a defense victory on a $60 million case for breach of oral contract and various tort claims. Manny shared the following about Gary:

"I've worked with top trainers, managers, and promoters throughout my career, and I know what excellence looks like. Gary Gorham is the best of the best in the legal world. When I was sued, I needed someone not just with knowledge, but with skill, poise under pressure, and a game plan. Gary brought all of that and more. His courtroom presence was powerful. The strategy was sharp. The result spoke for itself. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend Gary to anyone who needs a serious advocate in their corner."

Gary’s extensive trial and arbitration experience and notable results also include:

• Defense verdict at arbitration in a $300 million lost profits claim relating to the Twilight film franchise.
• Defense victory on a multi-million dollar claim against prominent television producers for breach of duty and related claims.
• Defense victory of multi-million dollar business tort claims against prominent venture capital firms.
• Multi-million dollar jury verdict on behalf of plaintiffs in federal court on claims relating to sale of counterfeit goods.
• Seven-figure arbitration award for a government contracts vendor.
• Seven-figure arbitration award relating to a commercial real estate transaction.
• Jury verdict on a SLAPP-back action.
• Verdict on fraud claims and an award of punitive damages against a partner in a corporate dissolution action. 

Gary was selected as a “Super Lawyer” in Litigation from 2008 to 2020.

Gary is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and its Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property Section.

Gary received his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law, magna cum laude, where he was a Member and Editor of the Syracuse Law Review. 

He is admitted to practice law in California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Southern, and Northern Districts of California.