Darshan Patel

Associate | He/Him/His

Overview

In his litigation practice, Darshan Patel assists companies facing complex commercial disputes in both federal and state courts and advises companies on best practices in light of potential high-stakes litigation. Additionally, in the area of antitrust, Darshan provides counsel on a range of issues and agency actions, including investigating company hiring practices, such as no-poach/non-solicitation, and supporting clients seeking recovery for overcharges through, litigation, negotiation, and pursuit of claims.

Darshan received his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he served as the chief production editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International & Comparative Law Review, competed on the nationally ranked Byrne Trial Advocacy Team, and participated in the law school’s Ninth Circuit Appellate Clinic and Federal Public Defender Death Penalty Clinic.

Career & Education

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    • Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy Coach, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2022
    • Writing Specialist, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2022
    • Research Assistant to Professor Justin Levitt, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2021-2022
    • Clinic Student, Office of the Federal Public Defender, Central District of California, Capital Habeas Unit, 2021
    • Judicial Extern to the Hon. R. Gary Klausner, Central District of California, 2020
    • Research Assistant to Professor Sean Kennedy, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2020
    • Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy Coach, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2022
    • Writing Specialist, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2022
    • Research Assistant to Professor Justin Levitt, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2021-2022
    • Clinic Student, Office of the Federal Public Defender, Central District of California, Capital Habeas Unit, 2021
    • Judicial Extern to the Hon. R. Gary Klausner, Central District of California, 2020
    • Research Assistant to Professor Sean Kennedy, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2020
    • California
    • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
    • California
    • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
    • South Asian Bar Association of Southern California; Board of Directors, 2021 – 2023
    • Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Los Angeles Chapter, Member, 2023
    • South Asian Bar Association of Southern California; Board of Directors, 2021 – 2023
    • Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Los Angeles Chapter, Member, 2023
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