Before joining Yoka & Smith, Robert was part of a team of attorneys that focused on workers' compensation, primarily concentrating on depositions and settlement negotiations. He has a talent for translating complex legal concepts into simple and intuitive communications. Robert has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in California state courts.
Prior to his legal career, Robert spent two decades in the entertainment industry, specifically in the production of feature animated films. His experience in this dynamic field provided him with invaluable insights into collective bargaining, production, licensing, and distribution agreements.
Outside of the office, Robert enjoys public speaking on the significance of nonverbal cues in communication, which often convey more information about the speaker's intentions than the words themselves.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
Practice Areas
Education
- Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles - J.D. 2022
- The University of Fine Arts, Communications - Rhetoric - B. A