Mr. Scali Joins Firm’s Automotive and Litigation Practices

LOS ANGELES – JULY 25, 2011 – Arent Fox LLP announced today that Christian J. Scali has joined as a partner in the firm’s automotive and litigation practices. Mr. Scali will reside in Arent Fox’s Los Angeles office. Mr. Scali’s practice focuses on business and class action consumer litigation at both the trial and appellate level, with a significant emphasis in automobile dealer law, franchise law, commercial law, and trade secret issues.

"We couldn't be more pleased that Chris has joined our firm," said Robert C. O'Brien, managing partner of Arent Fox’s Los Angeles office. "He is an outstanding litigator who brings tremendous talent and experience to the firm and our clients."

Aaron Jacoby, chair of Arent Fox’s national automotive practice agreed saying, "Every day, the auto industry faces an extraordinary array of regulatory, competitive, and legal challenges, and it is critically important that our clients have access to the most innovative and effective legal representation and counsel available. Chris strengthens and expands Arent Fox’s significant ability to do just that. We are very happy that he is joining our team."

By joining Arent Fox, Mr. Scali joins one of the most highly respected and widely recognized automotive practices in the nation.

In February 2011, Arent Fox’s automotive industry practice group was named one of the Top Five practice groups of the year by Daily Journal, California’s leading legal publication.

An article about the practice was published in the "Top California Law Firms" supplement of the February 9 edition of the Daily Journal. The article, "Thinking Outside the Box for Automotive Clients," may be read by clicking here.

"Comprising a lineup of lobbyists, litigators and regulatory specialists, Arent Fox’s automotive industry practice group aims to offer the comprehensive solutions of a full-service legal mechanic," writes the Daily Journal.

In selecting the automotive industry practice as one of its top practice groups, Daily Journal noted Arent Fox’s success on behalf of two firm clients in separate matters – the Committee to Restore Dealer Rights and Honda of North Hollywood.

To read a detailed description of Arent Fox’s groundbreaking work on behalf of the Committee to Restore Dealer Rights, please click here.

To read about Arent Fox’s victory defending its client Honda of North Hollywood in a $10 million class action suit in Los Angeles, please click here.

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About Christian J. Scali
Christian Scali’s practice is highly focused on the automotive industry, with a particular emphasis on automotive retail sales and financing. He has also successfully concluded several arbitrations in the business and employment arenas. In addition to representing many California new car dealers, Mr. Scali has provided legal services to various non-automotive entities, such as national corporations, small businesses, and entertainment, technology, and public relations firms.

Mr. Scali is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he earned his JD degree. He received his undergraduate degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

About Arent Fox
Arent Fox LLP (www.arentfox.com), with offices in Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and New York, is a recognized leader in areas including automotive, sports, white collar, intellectual property, real estate, telecommunications, health care, international trade, bankruptcy, and complex litigation. With more than 350 lawyers nationwide, Arent Fox has extensive experience in corporate securities, financial restructuring, government relations, labor and employment, finance, tax, corporate compliance, and the global business market. The firm represents Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, trade associations, foreign governments and other entities.