Mr. Gilchrest began his career practicing at the international law firm of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker. While at Paul Hastings, Mr. Gilchrest litigated matters involving disputes over corporate governance of closely held and Fortune 100 companies and charges of securities and antitrust law violations.

Eager to try lawsuits, Mr. Gilchrest joined the international law firm of Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue. While at Jones Day, Mr. Gilchrest litigated a wide range of business disputes, including disputes involving all aspects of real property (from commercial landlord-tenant disputes to foreclosures, quiet title and CEQA and RICRA actions), debtor-creditor rights, copyright and trademark infringement, product liability, employment law, corporate governance, securities laws and antitrust laws. He also was co-trial counsel on a number of jury trials (ranging from 10 to 30 days) and bench trials.

To enhance his trial experience further, Mr. Gilchrest participated in the Trial Attorney Program while at Jones Day. The Trial Attorney Program is co-sponsored by the LA City Attorney and District Attorney offices and offers lawyers to hone their ability to try jury trials. While in TAP, Mr. Gilchrest successfully prosecuted or negotiated plea bargains in six criminal matters assigned to him.

Mr. Gilchrest also has committed a substantial amount of time to pro bono matters. While at Jones Day, the Legal Aid Society of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Bar Associated honored Mr. Gilchrest for his pro bono service on behalf of lower income members of the Los Angeles community.

Mr. Gilchrest next joined Van Etten Suzumoto & Becket (a Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro spinoff), where he continued to practice in the area of general business litigation and have an active trial practice.

Areas of Practice:

Commercial Litigation

White-Collar Criminal Matters

Contract Disputes

Legal Malpractice Claims

Insurance Coverage Matters

Securities Law Violations

Education:

1986 - J.D., Northwestern University School of Law

1983 - B.A., Hampshire College

Past Employment Positions:

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker

Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue

Van Etten Suzumoto & Becket

Lamb & Kawakami LLP