Bird Marella
Paul Chan is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as the Managing Partner at Bird Marella since November 1999, where Paul has been involved in significant cases, including defending international defendants in complex civil RICO litigation and acting as trial counsel for a major manufacturer in federal False Claims Act litigation. Prior to this role, Paul Chan worked as an Associate at Quinn Emanuel from November 1996 to November 1999, specializing in litigation and trial law, including intellectual property and general business disputes. Earlier in their career, Paul Chan served as a Judicial Law Clerk at the United States District Court for the Southern District of California from September 1995 to September 1996. Paul Chan holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and an A.B. in Government from Harvard University.
Bird Marella
Established in 1981 and based in Los Angeles, Bird Marella engages solely in the practice of complex civil and white collar criminal litigation. A litigation boutique by design, the firm is comprised of trial lawyers who defend national and multinational corporations, government agencies, closely held companies, partnerships and individuals. Bird Marella cases are diverse but share a common thread: sophisticated, high-exposure disputes and the need for creative and aggressive counsel to meet complex challenges.