Michael Penn obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with an emphasis in international relations, graduating with honors from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1998. He studied abroad at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, from 1996 to 1997 and returned to Tokyo after graduation to work for Toyo Corporation. Mr. Penn obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Chapman University School of Law in 2004, and was elected student commencement speaker.
In May 2003, Mr. Penn began working at Aitken * Aitken * Cohn as a law clerk focusing on law and motion matters. He was promoted to an associate after passing the July bar exam in 2004. He specializes in litigation with an emphasis in wrongful death, products liability and premises liability.
Mr. Penn is currently Chairman of the Orange County Association of Business Trial Lawyers’ Leadership Development Committee and Co-Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association Products Liability Section. Mr. Penn also serves as an attorney coach for the Canyon High School Mock Trial Team in Anaheim, California, and as a Local Board Member of the California Selective Service System for Region III.
Mr. Penn previously served as 2008 Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. He also served on the Board of Governors for the Orange County Asian American Bar Association.
Michael Penn has been named a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star by Los Angeles Magazine in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Currently, Michael Penn is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Orange County Asian American Bar Association, the Celtic Bar Association, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, and the Warren J. Ferguson Inn of Court.
Michael and his wife, Ashleigh, married in 2002 and have two daughters.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2004 | 02/11/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Southern California Super Lawyer | Los Angeles Magazine | 2014 |
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star | Los Angeles Magazine | 2013 |
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star | Los Angeles Magazine | 2012 |
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star | Los Angeles Magazine | 2011 |
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star | Los Angeles Magazine | 2010 |
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star | Los Angeles Magazine | 2009 |
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Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star | Los Angeles Magazine | 2008 |
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star | Los Angeles Magazine | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate | Aitken Aitken Cohn | 2004 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Celtic Bar Association of Orange County | President | 2012 - Present |
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Orange County chapter) | Chairman, Leadership Development Committee | 2009 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association, Product Liability Section | Co-chair | 2008 - Present |
Warren J. Ferguson Inn of Court | Officer | 2008 - Present |
Celtic Bar Association of Orange County | Member | 2008 - Present |
California Selective Service System, Region III | Board Member | 2006 - Present |
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Canyon High School Mock Trial Team, Anaheim, California | Attorney Coach | 2006 - Present |
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Hispanic Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys of California | Member | 2005 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Chairman | 2008 - 2009 |
Orange County Asian American Bar Association | Board of Governors | 2005 - 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Chapman Univ SOL | law | 2004 |
Univ of California Santa Barbara | undergraduate (B.A. with honors) | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Warren J. Ferguson Inn of Court | Anatomy of a Trial : Fact or Fiction? | 2010 |
General Legal Issues Affecting Teenagers | Teenage Legal Survival Skills | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Gutierrez v. United States of America | $55,184,288 verdict for plaintiffs |
Gutierrez v. United States of America | $55,184,288 verdict for plaintiffs |
Friel v. Friel vs. Ford Motor Company, HOL Construction, Inc. and Jose Barajas | $2,601,058 verdict for plaintiffs |
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Sandy Roxas, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
R. Pfiester, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 18, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Michael and I worked on a complex personal injury litigation matter which also involved federal political effort endorse this lawyer. he did an excellent job. Knowledgeable and hard working. I endorse him.
Bert Briones, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. When I need to refer a personal injury case I always call Michael Penn. I have known Michael for over 15 years and continue to be more and more impressed with him year after year.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Darren Campbell, Personal injury Attorney on May 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael Penn is a terrific attorney who goes above and beyond for his clients. I endorse this lawyer with confidence.
Christopher Aitken, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 26, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Micheal is a great lawyer and person. I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Molinaro, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Michael Anthony Penn, Esq. since our days together at Chapman University School of Law. He was a top student, so it comes as no surprise that he has become a extremely successful, highly ethical, and well-respected in the legal community.
Mark Ziebold, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 15, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Michael from law school and have stayed in contact with him ever since. I always keep him in mind for personal injury referrals as I have the highest confidence in him and his firm to obtain the best result for the client.