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Law360 Highlights Manning Kass’ Orange County Leadership Transition
April 13, 2026Manning Kass was recently featured in an article on Law360 highlighting our new leadership in the firm’s Orange County office.
Equity Partners Lawrence Esten and Karen Liao have been named Co-Managing Partners of our office in Costa Mesa. Both attorneys bring extensive experience and a strong track record of leadership within the firm, positioning the office for continued success.
The article provides further insight into Esten and Liao’s backgrounds, their experience, and their vision for the Orange County office moving forward. With a strong foundation in place, the Costa Mesa office is well-equipped to support clients throughout the region.
Esten, who has previously served as Managing Partner of the Orange County office in the past, brings decades of experience in professional liability, premises liability, and products liability. Liao focuses her practice on defending health clubs, sports organizations, and entertainment venues, with additional experience advising on risk management and liability matters.
This leadership transition reflects Manning Kass’ ongoing commitment to strengthening its teams and fostering collaboration across offices while continuing to deliver high-quality legal services to clients.
We’re grateful for the coverage and excited for what’s ahead.
Read the article here (subscription required).