TroyGould Announces Two Attorneys Included in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Five Years Running
LOS ANGELES – (August 26, 2024) – TroyGould, a nationally recognized business and securities law firm, announced today that attorneys Christopher A. Lilly and David L. Ficksman were included in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. 2025 marks the fifth consecutive year that both attorneys have been recognized in the prestigious annual ranking.
Mr. Lilly is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in employment, securities and finance, and entertainment, as well as appellate matters. He is also chair of the firm’s Recruiting Committee. Before joining TroyGould in 2001, Mr. Lilly was an associate with Morrison & Foerster LLP, where he worked on the defense of securities fraud as well as wage and hour class action cases.
Mr. Ficksman joined TroyGould in 2005 and represents clients in a wide variety of industries, including life sciences, gaming, technology, financial services and entertainment. His practice focuses on securities, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance, including initial and follow-on public offerings for U.S. and foreign companies. Mr. Ficksman also represents investment banks in those offerings.
“It is an honor to have such esteemed attorneys on our team who have been consistently recognized by their peers for their outstanding legal talent,” said Aaron Bloom, Managing Member of TroyGould. “Chris and David have been an integral part of the firm’s success, each demonstrating an unwavering commitment to their profession and the clients we serve. They exemplify the level of hard work and dedication that have been the hallmark of our firm for over 50 years.”
Best Lawyers has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® is based on a comprehensive peer-review survey, which this year, comprised of almost 28,000 voter respondents who collectively provided 3.2 million evaluations on peers, colleagues and competitors. The full list for the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® can be found here.
About TroyGould
Celebrating 50 years of success as one of Southern California’s leading business law firms, TroyGould is recognized in the U.S. and abroad for its success in helping both U.S. and non-U.S entities and individuals achieve their business goals. The firm’s transactional and litigation clients range from emerging companies to middle-market and Fortune 500 companies across a diverse set of industries including technology, life sciences, healthcare, entertainment/media, renewable energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, real estate and consumer products. For more information, visit TroyGould.com.
About Best Lawyers
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