ADK deepens litigation bench with dual partner hire
ADK is pleased to welcome two new partners, Anthony Pacheco and M. Anthony (Tony) Brown, both former federal prosecutors. The move adds significant firepower to ADK’s civil litigation, criminal defense, and internal and government investigations practices.
ADK recognized in 2025 Chambers USA rankings
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business announced that ADK has been ranked as a leading law firm in the California - Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations area for 2025. Less than 1 percent of law firms nationwide earn this distinction.
ADK prevails on behalf of the County of Los Angeles in federal court
ADK recently secured a winning ruling on behalf of a group of defendants—the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, former L.A. County Deputy District Attorneys, and former law enforcement officers—in a case brought by an individual who was previously incarcerated for 41 years, including 32 years on death row.
ADK adds former federal prosecutor Karen Escalante as counsel
ADK is delighted to announce that Karen Escalate has joined the firm as counsel. Karen is a former federal prosecutor who handles complex commercial litigation, white collar defense, and internal investigations, with an emphasis on civil matters that contain criminal implications.