Partner in the Trial Department since 2008 (Associate 2000-2007). Practices in the area of general business litigation, with an emphasis in unfair business practices, trade secret litigation, class actions, product liability, securities litigation and enforcement and other commercial disputes, employment law, intellectual property and Prop 65 (environmental) claims.

Also conduct internal investigations and provide advice relating to securities compliance and other white collar crime matters including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and insider trading.

Kent is the author of "Left Coast Law," a blog that discusses the legal environment in California and its impact on businesses, residents and consumers.