RON BECK
Mr. Beck has practiced his entire legal career with Perona, Langer, Beck and Harrison. He was named partner in 1983. Mr. Beck specializes in personal injury, real estate, and business litigation cases, trying numerous successful cases including jury cases, court cases, and binding arbitrations. Mr. Beck is also a managing partner of the firm and manages the day to day activates such as oversee cases, employees, and financial matters.
RON BECK
Mr. Beck has practiced his entire legal career with Perona, Langer, Beck and Harrison. He was named partner in 1983. Mr. Beck specializes in personal injury, real estate, and business litigation cases, trying numerous successful cases including jury cases, court cases, and binding arbitrations. Mr. Beck is also a managing partner of the firm and manages the day to day activates such as oversee cases, employees, and financial matters.
Mr. Beck received the American Jurisprudence Award for Civil Procedure in 1976, and was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta fraternity. He was a member of the Board of Governors of Consumer Attorneys of California. In 2014 and 2015 Ron Beck was named Super Lawyer, a distinction only 5% of Southern California Attorneys are awarded.
Mr. Beck is admitted to practice law before the California Supreme Court, United States District Court, and United States Court of Appeals.
EDUCATION
- University of San Diego – J.D.
- Claremont Men’s College – B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
- California
TODD H. HARRISON
Mr. Harrison is a Managing Partner at PLBH. He primarily focuses his practice on workplace harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims, overtime and minimum wage claims, class actions, whistle-blower claims and wrongful terminations.
TODD H. HARRISON
Mr. Harrison is a Managing Partner at PLBH. He primarily focuses his practice on workplace harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims, overtime and minimum wage claims, class actions, whistle-blower claims and wrongful terminations.
Mr. Harrison has represented thousands of employees against some of the biggest companies and corporations in the nation. He has obtained millions of dollars in settlements, verdicts and judgments for injured employees and consumers.
Mr. Harrison is admitted to practice law in California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Harrison is a member of the Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles, California Employment Lawyers Association, and Los Angeles County Bar Association, Employment Law Section.
Todd H. Harrison has been named by Law & Politics, in conjunction with the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine, a Southern California Rising Star Super Lawyer in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, a distinction given to 2.5% of Southern California lawyers who are either under 50 years of age or have been in practice for less than 10 years. From 2015-2021, Todd was named a Super Lawyer, a distinction only 5% of Southern California Attorneys are awarded.
Prior to practicing law, Mr. Harrison was a two-time Emmy Award winning television broadcaster. For nearly nine years, he was involved in some of the country’s biggest news and entertainment stories, interviewing everyone from the President of the United States and other world leaders to celebrities and professional athletes. In his free time Todd is an avid martial artist. He has a black belt in Cephas Karate Jujitsu Elite and a blue belt in Ascension Brazilian Jujitsu.
Mr. Harrison is committed to fighting employers who take advantage of their workers. He believes in leveling the playing field and giving everyone who has been damaged a voice in the justice system.
EDUCATION
- Loyola Law School – J.D.
- UCLA – B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
- California
ERIC N. SCHWARTZ
Mr. Schwartz is a partner in the Workers’ Compensation division. He has successfully tried hundreds of cases and obtained millions of dollars for his clients in both negotiated settlements and judicial verdicts.
He received his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Sociology from the University of Southern California in 2003 and his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in 2007. He is the author of “U.S Security Strategy: Empowering Kim Jong-il?”, published in the 2008 Loyola International Law Journal.
ERIC N. SCHWARTZ
Mr. Schwartz is a partner in the Workers’ Compensation division. He has successfully tried hundreds of cases and obtained millions of dollars for his clients in both negotiated settlements and judicial verdicts.
He received his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Sociology from the University of Southern California in 2003 and his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in 2007. He is the author of “U.S Security Strategy: Empowering Kim Jong-il?”, published in the 2008 Loyola International Law Journal.
Prior to joining Perona, Langer, Beck & Harrison Law Firm, Mr. Schwartz taught English in Japan and worked as in-house attorney for Sempra Energy. He enjoys sports and roots for USC football, Kansas basketball, the Lakers, and Chelsea.
EDUCATION
- Loyola Law School – J.D.
- University of Southern California – B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
- California
JERRY C. CHANG
Mr. Chang obtained his BA degrees at the University of Southern California, majoring in Business Administration and Cinema Television Business. Jerry Chang is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation department and a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist by the California State bar.
JERRY C. CHANG
Jerry Chang is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Worker’s Compensation department and a Certified Worker’s Compensation Specialist by the California State bar. Jerry frequently serves as Judge Pro Tem at the Long Beach Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board.
Jerry joined the firm in 2010 after practicing extensively in contract and real estate law. Jerry received his B.S in Business Administration and Cinema Television from the University of Southern California and J.D. from Loyola Law School, receiving full academic scholarships for both institutions. As a seasoned litigator, Jerry has extensive expertise in all aspects of Worker’s Compensation law. His successful track record in obtaining considerable trial results and settlements is evident, as he has recovered over $75,000,000.00 for his clients in the past ten years. As a member of CAAA and CAALA, Jerry looks forward to advancing and advocating the rights of injured workers.
EDUCATION
- Loyola Law School – J.D.
- University of Southern California – B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
- California
JENNIE KIM
Ms. Kim joined Perona, Langer, Beck and Harrison in 2012. She focuses exclusively on representing injured workers in workers’ compensation cases.
Ms. Kim obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Irvine, graduating cum laude with a major in Psychology. She received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School.
JENNIE KIM
Ms. Kim joined Perona, Langer, Beck and Harrison in 2012. She focuses exclusively on representing injured workers in workers’ compensation cases.
Ms. Kim obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Irvine, graduating cum laude with a major in Psychology. She received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School.
Before joining Perona, Langer, Beck and Harrison, Ms. Kim practiced in the field of immigration.
EDUCATION
- Loyola Law School – J.D.
- University of California at Irvine – B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
- California
WILLIAM CARR
Mr. Carr focuses his practice on securing Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation benefits for his clients. Prior to joining PLBH in 2012, he was a Supervising Attorney and Associate Director with a national Social Security Disability law firm. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) and has helped secure Social Security benefits for hundreds of disabled clients.
WILLIAM CARR
Mr. Carr focuses his practice on securing Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation benefits for his clients. Prior to joining PLBH in 2012, he was a Supervising Attorney and Associate Director with a national Social Security Disability law firm. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) and has helped secure Social Security benefits for hundreds of disabled clients.
Mr. Carr received his juris doctorate from Loyola Law School in 2010 where he was a member of the Public Interest Law Foundation. During law school, he spent his time volunteering and clerking in the public interest sector with a focus on helping under-served communities in the greater Los Angeles area. Mr. Carr received his bachelors degree from Emory University in 2005, graduating with High Honors. As an undergraduate, he was a member of the Varsity Baseball team and was named a Second Team All-American and South Region Pitcher of the year.
EDUCATION
- Loyola Law School – J.D.
- Emory University – B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
- California
PATRICK HAWKINS
Mr. Hawkins joined Perona, Langer, Beck & Harrison in 2013. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in English from the University of California, Davis. In addition to being a member of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Honor Society, he wrote for the student newspaper and completed two student internship programs in Washington DC. The two internship programs consisted of him working at the White House and conducting legal research for a prominent Capitol Hill think tank.
PATRICK HAWKINS
Mr. Hawkins joined Perona, Langer, Beck & Harrison in 2013. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in English from the University of California, Davis. In addition to being a member of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Honor Society, he wrote for the student newspaper and completed two student internship programs in Washington DC. The two internship programs consisted of him working at the White House and conducting legal research for a prominent Capitol Hill think tank.
Mr. Hawkins went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. During law school he was a member of the Bryne Trial Advocacy Team, Loyola’s nationally ranked competitive mock trial team. He also completed conflict resolution and mediation training at Loyola’s Center for Conflict Resolution where he performed mediation and conciliation pro bono legal services for members of the greater Los Angeles community.
EDUCATION
- Juris Doctor – Loyola Law School in Los Angeles
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & English Minor – University of California, Davis
BAR ADMISSION
- California
JENNIFER S. BASKARON
Jennifer S.Baskaron represents clients on employment law claims involving discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on sex, race, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and age as well as retaliation, wage and hour, whistleblower and wrongful terminations. She has successfully litigated a wide range of matters in employment law against small businesses and big corporations and has obtained favorable settlements for her clients.
Jennifer S. Baskaron
Jennifer S.Baskaron represents clients on employment law claims involving discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on sex, race, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and age as well as retaliation, wage and hour, whistleblower and wrongful terminations. She has successfully litigated a wide range of matters in employment law against small businesses and big corporations and has obtained favorable settlements for her clients.
Prior to practicing law, Ms. Baskaron received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California Riverside. She clerked at a family law firm for two years before attending law school. During her time in law school, she was active in the Immigration Law Clinic and joined Perona, Langer, Beck, Harrison as a law clerk in the summer of 2016.
Ms. Baskaron was admitted to the California Bar in December 2017 after obtaining her Juris Doctorate in May 2017 from Western State College of Law.
Jennifer is dedicated to helping employees protect their rights in the workplace and giving them a voice in the justice system.
Education
- Western State College of Law – J.D.
- University of California, Riverside – B.A.
Bar Admission
- California
EDWARD C. HINOJOS
A proud son of California’s Central San Joaquin Valley, Edward graduated from Fresno State in 2012 with a B.A. in Political Science. He subsequently attended Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2016. He was then admitted to the State Bar of California the same year.
Since the inception of his legal career Edward has worked exclusively for the rights of injured workers in the field of Workers’ Compensation.
Edward C. Hinojos
A proud son of California’s Central San Joaquin Valley, Edward graduated from Fresno State in 2012 with a B.A. in Political Science. He subsequently attended Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2016. He was then admitted to the State Bar of California the same year.
Since the inception of his legal career Edward has worked exclusively for the rights of injured workers in the field of Workers’ Compensation.
Prior to joining the team at PLBH, Edward worked at another firm advocating for the rights of injured workers. Edward has been with the PLBH since 2018. Like the rest of the staff at PLBH, he shares a passion for defending the rights of injured workers throughout Southern California.
When not working on behalf of injured workers, Edward enjoys spending quality time with family and is a passionate life-long fan of the Dodgers.
Education
- Southwestern University School of Law – JD
- Fresno State – BA
Bar Admission
- California
MICHAEL S. WALKER
Michael S. Walker joined Perona, Langer, Beck, Harrison Employment Law department in 2019. Mr. Walker earned a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago and a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from UC Irvine School of Law. Michael represents employees in a broad range of matters including claims of discrimination and harassment arising in the workplace, as well as wage and hour disputes.
Michael S. Walker
Michael S. Walker joined Perona, Langer, Beck, Harrison Employment Law department in 2019. Mr. Walker earned a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago and a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from UC Irvine School of Law. Michael represents employees in a broad range of matters including claims of discrimination and harassment arising in the workplace, as well as wage and hour disputes.
Education
- University of California Irvine – J.D.
- University of Chicago – M.A.
Bar Admission
- California
NICK SANDOMIRSKY
Nick Sandomirsky is an attorney focusing exclusively on workers’ compensation litigation. Mr. Sandomirsky has represented a diverse range of clients in the workers’ compensation system including employees, employers, and insurance carriers since 2011.
He received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in 1998 and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California in 2007.
Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, as well as supporting Everton F.C.
Nick Sandomirsky
Nick Sandomirsky is an attorney focusing exclusively on workers’ compensation litigation. Mr. Sandomirsky has represented a diverse range of clients in the workers’ compensation system including employees, employers, and insurance carriers since 2011.
He received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in 1998 and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California in 2007.
Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, as well as supporting Everton F.C.
Education
- University of Southern California– J.D.
- Harvard University – B.A.
Bar Admission
- California
DAVID ARBURN
Mr. Arburn began working for Perona, Langer, Beck, and Harrison in 2021. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, graduating Magna Cum Laude. After completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Arburn began working at AAA Fair Credit Foundation, where he facilitated financial education programming designed to empower consumers and assist families in transitioning from financial crisis to long-term security. It was through this work, that David was inspired to expand his own skill set as an advocate and pursue a law degree. He graduated from the Dale E. Fowler School of Law at Chapman University in Orange, CA.
DAVID ARBURN
Mr. Arburn began working for Perona, Langer, Beck, and Harrison in 2021. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, graduating Magna Cum Laude. After completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Arburn began working at AAA Fair Credit Foundation, where he facilitated financial education programming designed to empower consumers and assist families in transitioning from financial crisis to long-term security. It was through this work, that David was inspired to expand his own skill set as an advocate and pursue a law degree. He graduated from the Dale E. Fowler School of Law at Chapman University in Orange, CA.
In his spare time, David enjoys supporting any and all Bay area sports teams; Go Dubs!!
Education
- Dale E. Fowler School of Law at Chapman University, Orange, CA – J.D.
- Westminster College, Salt Lake City – B.A.
Bar Admission
- California
AMY ZAVIDOW
Ms. Zavidow practices employment law, focusing on discrimination and retaliation claims, workplace harassment, whistle-blower claims, wage and hour claims, and wrongful terminations. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Carleton College in 2006 and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2009. While there, she served as an Editor for the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law and co-authored an article focusing on copyright law within the context of international human rights. Ms. Zavidow later attended the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, earning an LL.M. with a Dual Specialization in Business Law and Intellectual Property in 2011.
Amy Zavidow
Ms. Zavidow practices employment law, focusing on discrimination and retaliation claims, workplace harassment, whistle-blower claims, wage and hour claims, and wrongful terminations. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Carleton College in 2006 and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2009. While there, she served as an Editor for the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law and co-authored an article focusing on copyright law within the context of international human rights. Ms. Zavidow later attended the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, earning an LL.M. with a Dual Specialization in Business Law and Intellectual Property in 2011.
Ms. Zavidow is currently admitted to practice law in all California State Courts, the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Central District Federal Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, as well as in the state of Idaho. She has extensive litigation experience in the areas of personal injury, construction defect, professional negligence, intellectual property, and general insurance defense, and has successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements for her clients. In her spare time, Ms. Zavidow enjoys sculpting, photography, travel, and spending time with her friends and family.
Ms. Zavidow is committed to protecting the rights of employees and strives to be a compassionate and zealous advocate for her clients.
EDUCATION
- University of Arizona – J.D.
- UCLA – LL.M.
- Carleton College – B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
- California
- Idaho
JASMINE KEOUGH
Ms. Keough obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Pepperdine University in 2007 and earned her Juris Doctorate in 2010 from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
Ms. Keough has been practicing workers’ compensation since 2012 and exclusively the rights of injured workers since 2016. Prior to that she practiced employment law. She litigated cases throughout California, including Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Ms. Keough is committed about advocating for the rights of injured workers.
Jasmine Keough
Ms. Keough obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Pepperdine University in 2007 and earned her Juris Doctorate in 2010 from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
Ms. Keough has been practicing workers’ compensation since 2012 and exclusively the rights of injured workers since 2016. Prior to that she practiced employment law. She litigated cases throughout California, including Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Ms. Keough is committed about advocating for the rights of injured workers.
In her free time, Jasmine enjoys swimming, cooking, and traveling with her family.
EDUCATION
- University of San Francisco School of Law – J.D.
- Pepperdine University – B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
- California
Hadi Alshekhn
Hadi earned a B.A. in Consumer Affairs from Long Beach State, where he graduated with Honors while working full-time to subsidize his education and living expenses.
HADI ALSHEKHN
Hadi Alshekh is a first-generation attorney at Perona, Langer, Beck and Harrison. Mr. Alshekh represents injured individuals against insurance companies. Prior to joining PLBH, Hadi worked at several prominent Los Angeles based law firms where he developed extensive experience advocating for his clients both in and out of court. Hadi is passionate about doing everything in his power to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.
Hadi earned a B.A. in Consumer Affairs from Long Beach State, where he graduated with Honors while working full-time to subsidize his education and living expenses. He subsequently attended Western State College of Law in Irvine, where he achieved Dean’s List Honors. While in law school, Hadi interned in the Gang Murder Unit of the District Attorney’s Office of Los Angeles, where he gained invaluable courtroom experience as a certified law clerk. Hadi also interned with David Meltzer, a prominent NFL attorney. Hadi’s legal and life experience allows him to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and judges.
When he is not fighting on behalf of his injured clients, Hadi enjoys spending time with family, snowboarding, playing pick-up basketball, and travelling.
- Western State College of Law – J.D.
- University of California, Long Beach – B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
- California
Brett Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson obtained his Bachelor of Arts from U.C. Berkeley, graduating summa cum laude as an English major. He received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, where he served as a V.P. of the Public Interest Law Foundation and interned at the California Department of Justice.
Brett Ferguson
Brett Ferguson represents clients whose civil rights have been violated by employers. His practice focuses on all forms of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, whistleblower claims, wrongful termination, class actions and PAGA claims. He has extensive litigation experience, taking cases through trial when necessary.
Mr. Ferguson obtained his Bachelor of Arts from U.C. Berkeley, graduating summa cum laude as an English major. He received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, where he served as a V.P. of the Public Interest Law Foundation and interned at the California Department of Justice.
Prior to joining the Employment Law Department of Perona, Langer, Beck, Harrison, Mr. Ferguson gained valuable experience working “on both sides of the aisle,” representing Plaintiffs as well as Defendants. Brett made the move to PLBH in 2024 because he wanted to focus his practice solely on representing employees whose rights have been violated.
Outside of the office Brett enjoys playing guitar, snowboarding, and teaching his nephews how to be super awesome.
- Loyola Law School – J.D.
- U.C. Berkeley – B.A.
BAR ADMISSION
- California