For the fifth year in a row, partners Nina Marino and Richard Kaplan were recognized as Legal Visionaries by the Los Angeles Times. The Southern California Legal Visionaries are recognized by the LA Times as “some of the best and brightest.. their dogged dedication to both clients and craft…make them worthy of this recognition."

Nina Marino 
Nina Marino is the co-founder and partner of Kaplan Marino, PC. She is a globally recognized white-collar and complex criminal defense attorney. Named a Band 3 Leading Lawyer by Chambers USA, Marino is lauded for her skillful representation of senior executives. She has secured numerous courtroom victories, including a full acquittal in a high-profile bribery case in 2024 and multiple case dismissals in complex fraud and embezzlement matters. She is first vice chair of the ABA Criminal Justice Section, founder of the Women in White Collar Subcommittee and City Leader of WWCDA Los Angeles. A sought-after speaker and author, she co-hosts the podcast White Collar Talks with Nina and Joe. Marino actively supports women’s leadership and serves on the executive board of C5LA, advocating for underserved youth.
https://www.latimes.com/b2b/business-visionaries/business-of-law/nina-marino

Richard Kaplan 
Richard Kaplan co-founded Kaplan Marino, PC in 1988, transforming white-collar defense law. His independent background enables creative, persuasive legal strategies, challenging conventional arguments. He has led the Beverly Hills Bar Association, served on multiple legal boards and received the State Bar of California’s Excellence in Practice Award in 2020. Kaplan manages high-stakes criminal cases for high-net-worth individuals, corporations and entertainers. His strategic negotiations have led to acquittals, dismissed charges and expungements. He also defends clients in California’s mental health diversion program. Recent victories include a full dismissal of a $775,000 fraud case, felony dismissals for a cyclist and no charges filed for an illegal firearm. Kaplan frequently speaks at legal conferences on ethics, AI and white-collar crime.
https://www.latimes.com/b2b/business-visionaries/business-of-law/richard-kaplan