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Kaplan Marino is recognized in the 2026 Chambers and Partners USA Guide, one of the legal profession's most respected and independent ranking publications. The firm has once again been ranked a Band 1 ranking in Litigation: Specialist Firms in White Collar Crime & Government Investigations for the sixth consecutive year. Partners Nina Marino (Band 2) and Jennifer Lieser (Up and Coming) also received individual honors, reflecting the firm's continued excellence in complex criminal defense, government investigations, and regulatory matters.

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Kaplan Marino is proud to celebrate all of the outstanding nominees recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 Women's Leadership Awards. We are especially honored to congratulate our partners, Nina Marino, nominated in the Champion of Women category, and Jennifer Lieser, nominated for The Accelerator Award.The Women's Leadership Awards...

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Nina Marino will be participating as a panelist at the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) 2026 West Coast White Collar Conference, held June 24–26, 2026, in San Francisco, California. She will join Jessica Carmichael, Candyce Phoenix, and Richard Tegtmeier, with Steven Ragland serving as moderator, for "When the World is Watching: Representing High Profile Clients", a timely discussion on defending clients in matters that attract significant public and media attention.

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We are proud to congratulate our partners Nina Marino and Richard Kaplan on being named to Los Angeles Magazine's Best of L.A. Legal 2026. Nina is recognized in Criminal Defense: White Collar, and Richard in Criminal Defense. This honor is a testament to their exceptional skill, relentless advocacy, and the trust...

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Partners, Nina Marino and Richard Kaplan, have both been named 2026 Legal Visionaries by the Los Angeles Times. The LA Times Legal Visionary list celebrates the practice of law, and those who are dedicated to both its rule and the clients they serve. Kaplan Marino congratulates Nina Marino, Richard Kaplan, and all...

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Nina Marino has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Top 100 Lawyers in Los Angeles, a prestigious recognition honoring the region’s most influential and accomplished legal professionals. This distinction reflects her outstanding advocacy, leadership, and continued impact in the legal community.Kaplan Marino congratulates Nina Marino and all...

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Partner Nina Marino will be participating in an upcoming Fireside Chat as part of the Criminal Justice Section’s new event series spotlighting prominent local criminal practitioners. Ms. Marino will discuss her distinguished career as a white-collar defense attorney, as well as her work empowering female attorneys nationwide. The conversation will...

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Richard Kaplan was a panelist at the Criminal Justice Section-ABA White Collar Crime Institute. The discussion on legal and policy initiatives in the sanctions, tariffs, and export control enforcement space was lively and informative. Pictured above (L - R): Joe Whitley, Rachel Alpert, Matt Axelrod, Annamartine Salick, Richard Kaplan, and...

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Kaplan Marino partners have been recognized again in this year's Super Lawyers Southern California rankings across Criminal Defense White Collar Crimes:Nina Marino- Top 50 Women Lawyer- Top 100 LawyersRichard Kaplan- 20th Year as Super LawyerJennifer Lieser- Rising StarCongratulations to all!

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Kaplan Marino partners have been ranked again in this year's Doyle's Guide.Leading White Collar Crime & Regulatory Investigations Lawyers - Los AngelesPreeminentNina MarinoLeadingJennifer LieserRecommendedRichard KaplanLeading Criminal Defense Lawyers - Los AngelesPreeminentRichard KaplanLeadingNina MarinoNina Marino is the only woman out of 7 recipients to be ranked "Preeminent." Way to pave the...

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