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Dana Fox, ’85, has over 35 years of experience in litigation and is a highly sought after speaker for his expertise.

Dana A. Fox, ’85, is a highly respected trial attorney and partner at Lewis Brisbois’ Los Angeles office, where he co-chairs the firm’s General Liability practice and the Civil Rights and Police Litigation Defense Task Force. With 37 years of legal practice, Fox serves as co-chair of the firm’s General Liability practice and its Civil Rights and Police Litigation Defense Task Force, in addition to being a member of the Crisis Management, Transportation, and National Trial Practice groups. Fox has earned a national reputation as a “go-to” attorney for high-profile, high-exposure cases, including catastrophic accidents, wrongful death, police use of force, and premises liability.

A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and an Advocate with the American Board of Trial Advocates, Fox consistently delivers defense jury verdicts in some of California’s most challenging cases. His expertise has made him a trusted representative in high-profile litigation, including the Walmart mass shooting in El Paso, the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, and the assault case following a Los Angeles Dodgers game. He also currently represents the movie production company involved in the Alec Baldwin shooting cases.

Fox’s exceptional legal skills have earned him recognition as one of California’s Top 100 Attorneys by the Los Angeles Daily Journal in 2014, 2020, and 2021. He has been selected to Super Lawyers from 2010 to 2022, based on peer evaluations and professional achievements. His reputation as a top-rated attorney in the nation was further solidified when he was appointed a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), an honor extended to only the most distinguished trial lawyers.

A sought-after speaker, Fox frequently lectures on trial strategies, jury selection, and defending high-exposure cases, sharing his deep legal insight with peers across the country.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University at Los Angeles in 1982 and a Juris Doctor degree with distinction from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 1985.

Throughout 2024, the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law will celebrate members of its vast alumni network in honor of the school’s 100-year anniversary. This post is part of a series highlighting 100 exceptional McGeorge School of Law alumni.   

Stay tuned for more blog posts as we celebrate the law school’s centennial anniversary.