COSTA MESA, Calif., May 00, 2012 – Rutan & Tucker LLP, Orange County’s largest full-service business law firm, recently announced that partner Alejandro S. Angulo has been named a 2012 Rising Star by the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC-SoCal). The 2012 ACC-SoCal Rising Stars were selected based upon nominations from in-house and outside counsel peers showing that the candidates had performed superior work and made significant contributions to the legal community.
As a member of Rutan’s Trial Section, Angulo practices general business and civil litigation, as well as consults with clients on pre-litigation and transactional matters. He is also a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group, handling intellectual property litigation and related matters.
He has represented a broad range of clients, including high net worth individuals and publicly held companies, in both state and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings and private arbitrations.
Unsurprisingly, Angulo is also a sought-after public speaker. Recently, he spoke about computer-related legal issues at the Business Growth Conference, a prestigious Orange County event organized by the local alumni associations for Harvard and USC’s business schools.
Recognizing the importance of giving back, he has also dedicated numerous pro bono hours assisting The SMART Foundation, a local non-profit organization, advance its vision of "music education for all children."
About ACC
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is a global bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and other private-sector organizations through information, education, networking opportunities and advocacy initiatives. With over 29,000 members in more than 75 countries, employed by over 10,000 organizations, ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth. For more information, visit www.acc.com
About Rutan & Tucker LLP
Rutan & Tucker is California’s largest full-service law firm headquartered in Orange County, California with offices in Costa Mesa and Palo Alto. Primary practice areas include corporate and securities law, business and real estate litigation, labor and employment law, intellectual property, real estate, municipal and government agency law, land use law, bankruptcy, condemnation and property valuation, environmental law, and taxation and estate planning. Detailed information about the firm is available at www.rutan.com.