Arwen R.
Johnson

Won motion to compel arbitration on behalf of tech client of putative class action alleging misclassification of couriers and raising novel legal theories relates to COVID-19

Won nearly all claims tried to the jury in fraud, interference, and trade secret dispute between tech startup and government contractor

Won bench trial on claims involving an employee’s entitlement to Labor Code penalties by securing a nonsuit after the plaintiff’s opening statement—including the client’s attorneys’ fees, a rare employer win

Won summary judgment in multi-million-dollar partnership dispute. The court’s order specifically complimented the “excellent briefing,” which ultimately led to a $350,000 fee award.

Won summary judgment on behalf of the film studio and filmmakers behind the blockbuster film trilogy The Matrix in a copyright infringement lawsuit

Won a permanent injunction against the County of Los Angeles in federal court, thereby preventing an attempt to include an overtly religious symbol on the County Seal. This case was highlighted as a signature matter by Law360

Defeated wage-and-hour and disability discrimination class action allegations in a twenty-count action brought by a former employee of a film studio client

Won summary judgment in a major case brought against a large energy company by a real estate developer alleging $50-100 million in lost sales

Defeated all claims at the pleading stage in multiple trust and estates litigations

Successfully prosecuted and defended multiple anti-SLAPP motions, at both the trial and appellate levels, resulting in complete victories

Favorably resolved multiple partnership dissolution actions and employment disputes on behalf of major corporations and small businesses