Meet ECJ's New Partners

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP is proud announce the elevation of three exceptional attorneys to Partner. "We are very excited to welcome Banu Naraghi, Jared Slater, and Elliot Chen into our partnership ranks. All three have demonstrated exemplary client service and a commitment to excellence that consistently leads to outstanding results. As one of the preeminent midsize business law firms in California, we only promote lawyers of the highest quality. Banu, Jared, and Elliot all exceed that criteria and we look forward to working with them as we continue to build and maintain ECJ," Managing Partner, Barry MacNaughton comments.

Banu Naraghi is a Partner in the Litigation Department, specializing in corporate and intellectual property litigation in state and federal courts. She has represented diverse clients, including content creators, investors, and corporations, in cases involving contract disputes, securities fraud, and business torts. Before law school, Banu gained valuable experience as an A&R intern at Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Atlantic Records and served as a Clinical Intern for the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic, supporting artists and startups.

Jared W. Slater is Partner in ECJ's Litigation and Employment Departments, specializing in defending labor and employment actions, including wage and hour claims, harassment, and discrimination, as well as professional liability cases. He has achieved complete defense verdicts at trial, favorable outcomes on motions, and successful mediations, earning praise from clients for his personal approach. Jared also has substantial trial experience defending legal malpractice, employment, and personal injury cases.

Elliot Chen is a Partner in the Litigation Department, specializing in Intellectual Property, Insurance Coverage, and Complex Commercial Litigation. He has represented a diverse range of clients, including national retailers, technology companies, and high-net-worth individuals, in cases involving trademarks, copyrights, patents, contract disputes, and other complex business matters. A graduate of Dartmouth College and Duke Law School, Elliot also brings experience as a judicial intern and a member of a wrongful convictions clinic, further enriching his practice.

Please join us in congratulating Banu, Jared, and Elliot on this well-deserved milestone in their careers. Their commitment to excellence, innovative thinking, and dedication to client service continue to elevate our firm and deliver exceptional results. We look forward to their continued contributions and successes as Partners at ECJ.

SOURCE Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP