Nima Mohebbi, widely recognized as a leading trial lawyer, advocates for innovators and global market leaders. He represents some of the world’s most influential companies, studios, and artists in disputes and transactions with billions of dollars at stake, including in several highly publicized jury trials.
Nima also counsels on complex and unsettled issues in connection with the growing intersection between entertainment content development and technology, including:
He provides clients strong representation, whether through advocacy in a dispute or a transaction. As a decisive strategist, he focuses relentlessly on achieving optimal results.
Prior to joining the firm, Nima served as a judicial law clerk to Judge Jerome A. Holmes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
He serves on the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Litigation Section and has previously served on its Access to Justice Committee. He also acted as a member of the working group on legal AI regulation for the California State Bar’s Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct, which was responsible for putting forth the first guidelines adopted by a state bar on the use of AI in the legal profession.
Pro Bono
Nima maintains an active pro bono practice, handling community impact litigation, primarily involving juvenile justice issues, including before the US Supreme Court. He led a high-profile criminal appeal regarding the legality of applying common police interrogation tactics under Miranda v. Arizona to children, which prompted a sea change in legislation mandating minor children are provided counsel in custodial interrogations. His work was featured in coverage in The Washington Post, The San Francisco Chronicle, NPR, CBS, and other media outlets.
Thought Leadership
Nima writes extensively and his legal scholarship has been cited by several federal courts of appeal and state supreme courts around the country, as well as numerous law journals, including the Stanford Law Review, the Michigan Law Review, and the Texas Law Review.
Nima's experience includes representing:
Partner Nima Mohebbi honored by the Daily Journal as among the best legal talent in the Golden State.
Cross-Discipline Latham Team recognized for federal court victory in high-profile chess cheating dispute.
Litigator named among The Recorder’s Lawyers on the Fast Track for deft handling of legal matters at the forefront of cryptocurrency, NFTs, and other fast-emerging industries.