Thomas Dover, David Graeler and Drew Hansen Recognized as “Visionaries in Law”
Thomas Dover, David Graeler and Drew Hansen were recognized by Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing in its annual Legal Visionaries list. The list highlights professionals in the Los Angeles market that “distinguish themselves not only through skill and results but through an unwavering commitment to their clients, their craft and the communities they serve.”
Thomas Dover is highlighted for serving as the chair of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Group. The Times notes that he provides “cutting-edge legal strategies for software transactions and data security compliance” and “represents a diverse client base ranging from mobile app developers to North America’s largest utility in state, federal and international courts.” The article also highlights his leadership of Nossaman’s “Privacy and Data Security Group, which advises entities on conforming to the California Consumer Privacy Act and global GDPR standards” and lauds his leadership roles “serving on the executive committee of the California Lawyers Association Intellectual Property Section and the International Trademark Association.” It closes by saying he “maintains professional ties through his membership in the National LGBT Bar Association.”
David Graeler is noted for serving as the Firm’s “Managing Partner and for leading the firm’s Management Committee while overseeing high-stakes litigation in the real estate and construction sectors.” The Times praises him for utilizing “more than 25 years of trial experience to represent public and private entities in eminent domain and commercial disputes.” The article cites his industry awards, such as the National Law Journal naming him a “Litigation Trailblazer and Pioneer and his consistent appearance on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of the region’s Best Litigators.” Additionally, it calls out his leadership role with “the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, where he served on the board of governors and previously chaired the courts committee to facilitate judicial relations.”
Drew Hansen is recognized for being the “co-chair of the Employment Group at Nossaman, where he leads the firm’s Trucking, Logistics and Warehouse Industry Group.” His focus on “defending employers against wage and hour class actions, PAGA matters and complex unfair business practice claims” is highlighted, as is his track record of “successfully defeating class certification for major companies and serving as a discovery referee for complex commercial disputes.” For professional leadership, the Times notes his “active membership in the American Trucking Associations and the North American Transportation Employee Relations Association.” The article closes by saying Drew “utilizes a competitive drive in his legal practice that originated during a successful collegiate basketball career…where he served as a starting guard and co-captain for the University of Utah in the 1998 NCAA championship game.”
