About The Author #

Mitch is an award-winning trial lawyer, private mediator, legal tech advocate, author, and keynote speaker who has spent the last four decades fighting for justice, guiding clients through high-stakes cases, and breaking down complex issues for audiences everywhere. He has taken more than 70 jury trials to verdict, winning 97 percent of them, and has earned honors like California Litigation Lawyer of the Year and Orange County Trial Lawyer of the Year.

Since founding his firm in 1986, Mitch has helped individuals and businesses navigate catastrophic injury cases, business disputes, and mediation, earning his firm a spot in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, a distinction given to fewer than five percent of law firms nationwide. He’s been recognized year after year as a Southern California Super Lawyer and holds the highest “AV” peer recognition for ethics and ability. He has also served the legal community as a Judge Pro Tem, mediator for the Orange County Superior Court, and fee mediator for the Orange County Bar Association.

Mitch is a leading voice on legal/tech including AI, Web3, and the metaverse, helping professionals understand and apply these innovations to law and business. Including this book, he has authored 14 books, including "Leading with AI: Seven Steps to Transform Your Business and Empower Your People" "Artificial Intelligence in Law" "The Web3, Metaverse and AI Handbook," "Mastering the Art of Negotiation," and "The Metaverse Business Blueprint."

Mitch was also a consulting expert for Shame Nation (with foreword by Monica Lewinsky) and contributed to the California State Bar’s authoritative guide "Effective Introduction of Evidence in California," Chapter 54 on electronic and social media evidence.

As a speaker, Mitch has keynoted on stages across the country and has shared his thoughts, approaches and techniques twice on stage at Tony Robbins' Business Mastery before audiences of thousands. Media outlets frequently call on Mitch for perspective on high-profile cases and emerging trends at the intersection of law and technology.

Mitch became a lawyer to help people, and that mission still drives him. His philosophy blends empathy, innovation, and integrity, whether he is trying a case, mediating a dispute, or mentoring the next generation of lawyers. Away from the courtroom, Mitch is an avid runner and paddle boarder.

Need an experienced trial lawyer, mediator, tech-savvy consultant, or engaging speaker? Mitch is always open to new conversations and collaborations—reach out.