ERIC KENNEDY
MANAGING SHAREHOLDER OF OC OFFICE
BUCHALTER
WHY: In January, took over the managing shareholder role at the firm, whose Irvine office ranks No. 10 on the 2024 list of largest law firms in Orange County.
IN THE NEWS: The Irvine office has more than 100 employees, including over 60 attorneys with particular strengths in corporate, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, insolvency, healthcare and white-collar crime law.
NOTABLE: In his off hours, can sometimes be found as the lead singer in the rock band Attractive Nuisance, which performs at the Law Rocks Battle of the Bands, a global charity event.
QUOTABLE: “We look forward to a lot more growth in Orange County.”