Ms. Pilch, an associate at Hennigan, Bennett & Dorman LLP, specializes in complex commercial litigation. Her practice focuses on contract disputes and she has broad experience in state and federal litigation and arbitration.

Examples of Ms. Pilch’s representations include:

• Member of team of attorneys representing the founder of mortgage lender DiTech in proceedings against a Big Four accounting company regarding flawed tax advice.

• Represented commercial lessors in an arbitration of a dispute regarding a rent reset.

• Represented Evergreen International Airlines and its subsidiaries in various state and federal cases regarding fraud and contract disputes.

• Member of a team of HBD attorneys representing Maguire Properties in a breach of contract dispute related to the purchase of certain parcels of undeveloped land in Los Angeles. This dispute was favorably settled on confidential terms.

• Member of team representing Maguire Properties against certain breach of lease claims. This dispute was favorably settled on confidential terms.

Prior to joining HBD, Ms. Pilch worked for the New York City Law Department, Office of Corporation Counsel, specializing in commercial litigation on behalf of the City of New York. As an Assistant Corporation Counsel, Ms. Pilch successfully obtained a jury verdict as co-counsel in an $8.5 million school construction trial in state court.

Education
New York University School of Law, J.D., 2003; Article and Notes Editor, Journal of Legislation and Public Policy
Emory University, B.A, Political Science, 2000; Phi Beta Kappa.

Professional Activities
Admitted: California, New York
Member: American Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association