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Kjar, McKenna, & Stockalper was proud to sponsor the Antelope Valley Medical Center’s Foundation Golf Tournament and Banquet on September 28th at the Oaks Club in Valencia. KMS had a great time supporting an event that has raised nearly $2 million over the past 20+ years for healthcare initiatives throughout the Antelope Valley! Every dollar…

KMS Partners Molshree Gupta and Chaena Dade joined members of the legal community at the LACBA Federal Court Symposium on September 16th in Downtown LA! The evening brought together federal practitioners and members of the federal judiciary for panel discussions regarding trial practice in federal courts, introduction of recently appointed trial judges, and the benefits…

Kjar, McKenna, & Stockalper wrapped up summer 2026 with the annual End of Summer Party! Attorneys and staff enjoyed some delicious tacos, casino games, and a fun photo booth as KMS celebrated the summer before welcoming fall!

Kjar, McKenna, & Stockalper’s El Segundo team came together for an exciting night at the preseason opener as the LA Chargers took on the San Francisco 49ers! What a great night of football at Sofi Stadium and fun team building with our attorneys.

Six-time Champion KMS Team Spyder/Res Ipsa took third place in the storied Manhattan Beach 6 Man Volleyball Tournament, the oldest and most prestigious six-person volleyball tournament in the country. The team celebrated at Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach. KMS looks forward to next year when it will reclaim its title. Captain Jim Kjar scored points and…

Kjar, McKenna, & Stockalper joined fellow members of the legal community atABOTA-LA2026 Judicial Reception at the Jonathan Club in DTLA on July 22nd! The event celebrated Judge Huey Cotton’s Judge of the Year Award and recognized the dedication, leadership, and service of our judiciary. KMS appreciates the opportunity to connect with colleagues across the legal…

The rank of Advocate is one of ABOTA’s highest distinctions and recognizes trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional courtroom experience, skill, integrity, and professionalism. Membership in ABOTA is by invitation only and is reserved for attorneys who have distinguished themselves through extensive jury trial experience and an unwavering commitment to preserving the civil jury trial…

Kjar, McKenna, & Stockalper Huntington Beach attorneys took over Angel Stadium on June 24th! Nothing better than stepping away from the office and coming together as a team for a night of baseball, laughs, and good company. We’re proud of the people who make our firm what it is—on and off the field!

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper is proud to announce that Senior Associate Curtis Holmes has officially become a member of the Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Curtis attended OC ABOTA’s Summer Dinner at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, where he participated in the organization’s new member swearing-in ceremony…

Associate Marilyn Valdez and Law Clerk Kylie Kim proudly represented Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper at the Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance (APAWLA) 2026 Annual Dinner Reception held at Cicada Restaurant & Lounge on June 4, 2026. KMS is proud to support and celebrate Asian Pacific American women in the legal profession and was honored…