Yoka | Smith Announces Elevation of Chad Chen to Equity Partner
Yoka | Smith is proud to announce that Chad Chen has been elevated to equity partner in recognition of his outstanding leadership and consistent success on behalf of his clients.
Mr. Chen’s practice focuses on business litigation, land use, and energy disputes, where he has built a reputation for delivering effective strategies and results. His elevation reflects both his commitment to excellence and the firm’s continued growth in these key practice areas.
Chad represents national and multinational clients in a broad range of litigation and advisory matters. His litigation practice includes complex commercial and business disputes, product liability defense, and class action defense. He has successfully represented companies of all sizes in high-stakes cases involving contract breaches and terminations, trade secret misappropriation, intellectual property disputes, warranty claims, unfair competition, and fraud.
Beyond the courtroom, Chad provides strategic guidance to corporate clients in both non-litigation and pre-litigation settings. He advises on day-to-day contract management, business transactions, pre-suit investigations, demand strategies, and liability and damages assessments – helping clients manage risk and resolve disputes efficiently before they escalate to litigation.
Chad Chen is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office and can be reached for client inquiries and consultation.