Miller Barondess Named Among Top Law Firms in Los Angeles
Miller Barondess has been recognized among the “Top 125 Law Firms for 2026” and ranked #15 among the “Top 25 Law Firms in Litigation” by L.A. Times Studios. The rankings, based on attorney headcount, placed the firm at #69 overall. This strong performance reflects the firm’s steady growth and prominence in the competitive Los Angeles legal market, as well as its continued commitment to excellence in trial and appellate advocacy.
Partners Recognized as 2026 Legal Visionaries
In addition, partners Sasha Frid and Mira Hashmall have been honored as “Legal Visionaries” in Business magazine, published by L.A. Times Studios. This recognition celebrates their dedication to excellence, thought leadership, and meaningful contributions to clients and the legal community.
Sasha Frid, a co-founding partner at Miller Barondess, is an accomplished trial lawyer who has successfully tried cases before juries and arbitration panels across the country. As head of the firm’s Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices, Sasha has secured high-profile victories for music legends and global corporations alike. His recent successes include a complete defense victory for Mötley Crüe in a three-year arbitration and a $1.3 million award for CriticalPoint Partners in a trade secret and unfair competition dispute.
Mira Hashmall, a partner at Miller Barondess, is an accomplished trial lawyer and certified appellate specialist who represents government entities and major corporations in high-stakes employment litigation and complex commercial disputes. During the past year, she has secured a series of high-profile employment victories, including successfully defending the City of Inglewood and Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. against allegations of harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination; obtaining summary judgment for Los Angeles County in a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by its former chief probation officer; and achieving a landmark victory before the California Supreme Court, successfully clarifying that elected public officials are not considered employees under state whistleblower laws.