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Shawn Holley

Shawn Holley is a partner at Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP, a boutique entertainment and business litigation firm in Santa Monica. She began her career as a Los Angeles County Public Defender, handling hundreds of serious criminal cases from inception to trial. She was the Managing Partner of the Los Angeles office of The Cochran Firm and the head of its national Criminal Defense Section.

With more than sixty trials to her credit, Ms. Holley is the rare trial attorney who practices in the areas of both civil and criminal litigation. She was a highly visible member of the O.J. Simpson defense team and worked closely with Mr. Cochran on a number of high-profile civil and criminal cases when the firm was known as The Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.

Among others, Ms. Holley has represented or currently represents Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Michelle Rodriquez, the Kardashian/Jenner family, Katt Williams, Shemar Moore, accused Symbionese Liberation Army bomber Sara Jane Olson, celebrated Black Panther leader Geronimo Pratt, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Axl Rose, Mike Tyson, “Sugar” Ray Leonard, Lamar Odom and Reggie Bush.

Ms. Holley was chief legal correspondent for the E! Network and was a featured legal analyst on its nightly coverage of the Michael Jackson trial which was broadcast internationally. Ms. Holley was the on-air legal analyst for KABC Eyewitness News in Los Angeles for several years and has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, PrimeTime Live, Court TV, Fox News and CNN. She was a featured lawyer on Fox TV’s Power of Attorney for two seasons and the judge on MTV’s The Verdict.

For the past 20 years, Ms. Holley has taught trial advocacy at Cardozo Law School’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program at Yeshiva University in New York City. She is a frequent speaker on high-profile litigation, women in the law and the representation of “celebrity” clients.

Ms. Holley has been named a “Power Lawyer” and a “Hollywood Troubleshooter” by The Hollywood Reporter, one of the Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers, one of the Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers, one of the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s LA500, and one of the Daily Journal’s 2015 Top Entertainment Lawyers. She was also named Southwestern Law School’s 2013 Outstanding Alumnus by the Black Law Students Association.

Ms. Holley is a Los Angeles native who attended the University of California, Los Angeles and Southwestern University School of Law. She is married to Dorian Holley, a prominent and well-known vocalist and vocal director. They have three daughters Nayanna, Sasha and Olivia. She is a lover of books, music and SoulCycle.

Rochelle Wimbush

Rochelle N. Wimbush joined Ver Ploeg & Marino in 2009 and was elevated to Partner in January 2018. Ms. Wimbush is a commercial litigator with a trial practice specializing in insurance coverage and bad faith matters. She represents both individual and corporate policyholders in evaluating and litigating disputes with their insurance carriers. During her tenure at Ver Ploeg & Marino, Ms. Wimbush has successfully second-chaired several trials, including a multi-million dollar jury verdict win for music industry legends, Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Ms. Wimbush has also been instrumental in securing summary judgment wins on complex issues for her clients. Ms. Wimbush frequently authors, co-authors, and lectures on various insurance-related topics.  

Born in Toronto, Canada, Ms. Wimbush received her B.A. from Princeton University in 2005, where she earned a degree in Sociology and was a Third-Team All-American on the varsity women’s soccer team. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2009, where she was a three-year recipient of the Dean’s Honor Scholarship, an active member of the student government, and an editor for the University of Miami’s Race and Social Justice Law Review.  

 

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Leslie Luke

Leslie Luke is an experienced attorney practicing at WSHB's New York office. As a member of the senior counsel class, Leslie litigates a diverse range of legal matters, including product liability, premises liability, property damage, and contract disputes. Her clients include property managers, property owners, real estate developers, service providers, maintenance companies, product manufacturers, construction firms, security companies, and elevator companies. Additionally, she handles personal injury, labor law, and wrongful death cases in her practice.

Leslie is well-versed in all aspects of civil litigation, which includes investigating claims, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and taking as well as defending depositions. She has experience in drafting and arguing motions, as well as writing and arguing appeals in the Appellate Division.

Ms. Luke recognizes the importance of listening to her clients to fully understand their specific needs and strive for the best possible outcomes.

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Nathalie Hackett

Nathalie C. Hackett is an accomplished litigator with extensive experience in general and professional liability defense, as well as subrogation of high-exposure property damage claims. Known for her superior legal acumen and pragmatic approach to litigation, she has achieved numerous favorable outcomes for clients, including multiple seven-figure recoveries.

In recognition of her leadership and impact in the legal profession, Ms. Hackett was named among the Top 50 Women Leaders in Law for 2025 by Women We Admire, a professional network of accomplished female executives and leaders across the U.S. and Canada.

Since beginning her career in 2001, Ms. Hackett has served in a wide range of roles within the insurance industry, including positions focused on personal injury claims, fraud investigation, property and casualty coverage, subrogation and recovery, employee dishonesty, directors' and officers' liability, and employment liability. She also completed a rigorous underwriting training program. Her legal insight and meticulous attention to detail have made her a trusted advisor to both colleagues and clients, and her consistent delivery of results has earned her a reputation as a highly respected legal professional.

Ms. Hackett holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Monmouth University, a Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law, a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Trial Advocacy from Temple University Beasley School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business.

She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey; the state courts of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia; and the courts of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Shelton Blunt

Dennis Blunt is an experienced trial litigator who has developed a solid reputation for guiding clients through complex legal disputes. He leads trial teams to help executives and company leaders navigate bet-the-company litigation at the intersection of business and government.

Dennis works with companies expanding into Louisiana to coordinate public-private partnerships, business incentives and government relations strategies. When economic development projects face obstacles, his strong relationships with regulators help clients find solutions that minimize reputational and operational impacts. He often represents businesses in administrative hearings and trials involving Louisiana Economic Development, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, and other administrative boards and commissions.

Dennis’ comprehensive understanding of all aspects of business growth benefits clients across public and private industries. Clients call on Dennis to lead their defense in any commercial dispute they face, including:

His ability to work collaboratively with regulators informs Dennis’ counsel to banking and finance clients. He also defends educational institutions against a wide range of administrative and commercial disputes, and he serves as general counsel for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Lenders and health insurers rely on his knowledge of agency expectations to develop litigation strategies and resolve difficult legal challenges.

Dennis chairs the firm's Diversity and Inclusion Committee and serves as vice managing partner of its Baton Rouge office.