KENNETH A. OHASHI

Kenneth A. Ohashi practices primarily in the Firm’s Consumer Defense Section and Commercial Litigation Section.

Ken focuses on defending claims filed under various federal and state consumer protection statutes, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. Ken is an experienced litigator with significant first chair experience. He has successfully defended clients in numerous single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits and arbitrations throughout the country. He has taken hundreds of depositions and successfully resolved dozens of complex cases in arbitrations and mediations.

Ken is a well-known attorney in the financial services industry, who has amassed many important and helpful victories for the industry. He is also a trusted advisor regarding compliance related issues and often counsels clients on new and developing trends.  

Prior to practicing law, Ken earned a Masters Degree in Music Performance from the University of Southern California. He is a gifted piano and clarinet player, who has played in several large opera performances.

HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS

• “AV-Preeminent” Rated on Martindale-Hubbell
• Guest Speaker, Business Ethics and Litigation Risk Management, The Institutes Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Society, Orange Empire Chapter (Mar. 9, 2017)
• Guest Speaker, EB-5 Offerings: Minimizing Litigation Risks, The Knowledge Group (Mar. 28, 2016)

EDUCATION

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California (2003)
• Master of Arts (M.A.), University of Sothern California, Los Angeles, California (2004)
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California (1992)

ADMISSIONS

• U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Court, Central District of California
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
• California State Courts