Manatt Land Use practice Leader Victor De la Cruz and Manatt Health Litigation Leader Ileana Hernandez were both recognized as Leaders of Influence: 2023 Minority Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Described as a widely sought-after adviser for complex and controversial projects, De la Cruz was noted for his key role in shaping the Los Angeles landscape with projects such as Kilroy’s Academy Square in Hollywood, a Century City condominium high-rise tower and Mount Saint Mary’s University’s Wellness Pavilion.
Hernandez’s profile highlighted a victory she secured for Blue Shield in a wrongful death lawsuit in which the team won summary judgment for the plaintiffs because the plaintiff and their family had lied about employment to obtain coverage. She was also noted for her successful defense of Health Net in an eight-figure lawsuit.
The list, which honors influential legal professionals with minority backgrounds, named 96 individuals who have made a demonstrable impact on the legal community in Los Angeles.