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Aaron Nathan Shechet
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Biography
Aaron Shechet earned a Bachelor's with Honors in Economics from UC
Santa Barbara before earning his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine
University School of Law with a Certificate from the Geoffrey H. Palmer
Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law, of which he served as an
Executive Board Member and is currently a Fellow.
While at
Santa Barbara, Mr. Shechet started a café which served over 1100 dorm
residents. He also served as President of his dorm and volunteered for
a Congressional Campaign.
His paper on NAFTA and Maquiladoras was cited in “Politics Canada” in July, 2004.
While
earning his law degree, Mr. Shechet worked for a large publicly traded
company in both the Legal and Human Resources Departments.
While there, he drafted numerous internal forms and established
policies, rules, and processes. Among other accomplishments, Mr.
Shechet created the company'sEmployee Handbook, Consumer Claims
Process, Revised License Agreements, Assisted in the Creation of their
Records Retention Program, and Restructured their Patent Application
Process -- successfully reducing throughput from four months to thirty
days.
After graduating from Pepperdine, Mr. Shechet had an Internship with the California Department of Corporations. One of his most involved assignments during this time was an investigation in conjunction with the Chino Police Department, which led to a Criminal Referral to the California Attorney General in relation to Securities Fraud.
While at Pepperdine, Mr. Shechet served as Vice-President and then President of the Federalist Society and co-founded the Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship & the Law -- only the fourth scholarly journal in the history of the Pepperdine School of Law.
Aaron Shechet grew up in Los Angeles. He is an avid stock trader and rockclimber.
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 9 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Aaron Nathan Shechet
312 S. Beverly Dr. #7244, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
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Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Your key to success
I truly appreciate Aaron’s advocacy on our legal matters. Aaron has a wide breadth of legal knowledge and is not afraid to take on the most difficult opponents. If you want a lawyer who will be aggressive with discovery and an advocate for you in court, Aaron is your attorney. Aaron makes him...
Posted by Carl | February 04, 2010 | Business
hardworking and easy to deal
When we were looking for a lawyer for our start up, there were a lot of them out there that just didn't really responded to us at all, some were charging way too much for the job we want. Many did not even give us their time. Aaron responded to us in a timely manner and answered all our questions a...
Posted by Leigh | October 14, 2009 | Business
Personnable, knowledgeable attorney
Aaron is personnable, knowlegeable, smart, factual, reasonable, and an extremely hard worker. Along with his partner Leigh Chandler, Aaron handled a distribution deal for me that grew quite complicated with many complex aspects -- a legal minefield I would have had no idea how to navigate without his...
Posted by Valeri | October 14, 2009 | Contracts & Agreements
Highly recommended.
Mr. Shechet is one of the few lawyers I have worked with who did not leave me with a bad taste in my mouth. He is attentive (generally responding to emails within a few hours as opposed to the weeks I have waited with other attorneys), informed and approachable. He was honest with me and never hesit...
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"Aaron is smart, capable, and genuinely cares about his clients' well-being. On several occasions I've been impressed by his "outside-the-box" approach to addressing a sensitive issue when a more conventional approach wasn't working. If you're considering hiring counsel for a matter that's within their area of expertise, Aaron and his partner Leigh Chandler should definitely be on your short list."
"Aaron and I have been partners in our law firm for more than 2 years now, and I definitely endorse him! Aaron works hard on all our matters not just for a paycheck, but because he is genuinely interested in, and enthusiastic about, what we do. I'm constantly impressed by the creative and effective solutions he finds for our clients. He is able to focus on the details without losing sight of the big picture. Aaron is a great negotiator and also a great litigator - he will work hard to resolve a problem outside of the courtroom, but he is never afraid to go to court. I'm really glad to have him on my team."
"I love referring clients to Aaron quite frankly because he gets results. (I also like the calls I get from the clients thanking me for sending them to such a great guy)"
"Aaron is a very skilled, knowledgeable and personable practitioner who clients can turn to for any of their legal needs. Whether it is a simple business transaction or a complex litigation matter, Aaron has the ability to explain complex legal issues in a straightforward and understandable manner. Aaron is not only good at what he does, but he has my trust. I would highly recommend Aaron."
"Behind the charming smile and youthful good looks is a tenacious bulldog who is uncompromising in advocating his clients' position. For a while, I thought he simply liked to brawl. I learned however, its not the brawling that he enjoys, but rather prevailing before a judge and jury. You could not do better if it is a fighter you need at your side."
"I personally know Aaron to be an extremely bright and hardworking advocate who truly cares about his clients."
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Employment and labor lawyer
Erica Stambler
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
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Valerie Sacks
Land use and zoning lawyer
Leigh Chandler
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Rahul Sethi
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and the Law, Geoffrey H. Palmer Center
2006
Co-Founder, Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship & the Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Chandler & Shechet, LLP
Associations
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2007 - Present
Santa Monica Bar AssociationArbitrator
2008 - 2009
Beverly Hills Chamber of CommerceMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Darden Corporation v. Texas International Property Associates
Domain Name Ordered Transferred to Our Client
Doe" v. "Roe
Settled for approx. 3X the amounted invested by our client.
Phil Spector v. Robert Shapiro
Designated as an Expert Witness (not attorney of record).
Education
2007
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Univ of California Santa Barbara
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2019
Brentwood group meeting
Fee Disputes: Common Causes, Common Awards, and How to Avoid Them
2017
Law Firm Startups, Pepperdine University School of Law
Starting your law firm
2013
Pepperdine University School of Law
Adjunct Professor
2012
Palmer Center Microfinance Program
Legal Aspects of Business 101
2011
Palmer Center Microfinance Program
Legal Considerations for Businesses
2011
Lecture, Pepperdine University School of Law
Hanging Your Own Shingle
2011
Graziadio School of Business and Management
Legal and Business Concerns in Marketing
2010
Palmer Center Microfinance Program
Legal Issues for Business.
2010
Lecture, Pepperdine University School of Law
What does my startup need in a lawyer?
2010
KFI Law Day 2010
Winning Your Lawsuit Before it Happens: the Importance of Good Contracts
2010
KFI AM 640 Mind Your Own Business 2010
Making the Most of Your Intellectual Property
2009
Lecture, Pepperdine University School of Law
Starting Your Own Law Firm
2009
KFI Law Day 2009
Starting Your Startup – Advice for the New Entrepreneur.
Publications
2016
California Lawyer Magazine
The True Retainer: A Rare Breed (Special Credit)
2010
California Lawyer Magazine
The Truth about True Retainers
2009
California Lawyer Magazine
Protecting Your Good Name.
2009
Daily Journal
Are You Master of Your Domain Name?
2009
Daily Journal
What’s in a Name? For Business Owners, Trademark Worries
2009
Daily Journal
As Seen On…a Court Docket.
2009
L.A. County Bar Association Blog ("En Banc")
Under Water...Under Arrest?
2008
L.A. County Bar Association Blog ("En Banc")
The Market Got Caught Without its Shorts
2008
L.A. County Bar Association Blog ("En Banc")
Jung Opposes Bailout Bill
2008
L.A. County Bar Association Blog ("En Banc")
Plumbing the Tax Code
2008
L.A. County Bar Association Blog ("En Banc")
Google Agrees to Pay to Use Other People's Work
2008
L.A. County Bar Association Blog ("En Banc")
A Trademark Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
2008
L.A. County Bar Association Blog ("En Banc")
A Concept for a New Jury System
Languages
English