Pepperdine Caruso Law Alumni Recognized in Los Angeles Business Journal Top 100 Lawyers 2026
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumni are featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal's Top 100 Lawyers for 2026:
- Douglas Thompson (JD '91) | Partner | Snell & Wilmer
Douglas A. Thompson, a partner in the Los Angeles office of Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., brings over 35 years of litigation experience, including more than a decade of in-house corporate leadership and litigation management. He has represented financial institutions and businesses in complex regulatory, class action, and commercial litigation matters, successfully defending hundreds of cases across federal and state courts. His combination of in-house and law firm experience allows him to bridge legal strategy with business insight, analyzing corporate operations, assessing risks, and communicating solutions effectively to executives and legal teams alike.
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- Jason Russell (JD '97) | Partner | Skadden, Arps, Meager & Flom LLP
Jason Russell is a preeminent litigator whose practice is defined by his ability to lead clients through the most complex, high-stakes disputes in California and across the nation. He is renowned for his skillful handling of some of the most prominent and challenging cases across various industries, including complex class actions. His work demonstrates a deep understanding of the evolving litigation landscape, a practical approach to risk management, and a track record of achieving results in “bet-the-company” cases.
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- Christopher Frost (JD '98) | Founding Partner | FROST LLP
Christopher Frost is FROST LLP’s founding and name partner. In 25 years as a Los Angeles-based trial litigator and counselor for businesses, executives, and creative artists, he has developed a reputation for fighting fiercely for his clients. Frost co-founded FROST LLP as an alternative to BigLaw service models, billing practices, and conservative and hierarchical corporate culture.
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- Charity Schiller (JD '04) | Managing Partner | Best Best & Krieger LLP
Charity Schiller, managing partner of Best Best & Krieger LLP helps public and private clients navigate the intricate web of state and federal regulations that shape infrastructure and development projects. Specifically, Schiller assists clients with all aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and related environmental laws. She has extensive experience with the preparation and adoption of environmental impact reports, environmental impact statements, negative declarations, addenda, exemptions and other environmental documents.
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