Howard serves as President of the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, Inc. For more than three decades he has represented the real estate industry in labor negotiations and has participated in thousands of arbitrations in addition to representing employers in matters before the Federal, State, NYC courts and administrative agencies. Notably, he also was counsel of record for one of the employers in Pyett v. 14 Penn Plaza before the Supreme Court of the United States, a seminal labor case that cemented arbitration’s place as a foundation of organized labor relations. Howard also serves as an officer and trustee on the SEIU, Local 32BJ Funds, Local 94, IUOE Funds and Committees, and is active in the funds’ governance. In 2010, the International Foundation awarded Howard the designation of Master Trustee.

Mrs. Rotmanskiy received her undergraduate degree from University of California Santa Barbara and Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of West Los Angeles. Mrs. Rotmanskiy was admitted to practice law in California in 2021. Mrs. Rotmanskiy is a Family law attorney that advocates for Domestic Violence Survivors and represents clients in restraining orders and custody proceedings.

Michael Rott is the managing partner at Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP (HRO) and has served as general counsel to the San Diego Riptide, a former AF2 Arena Football Team, as well as providing legal counsel to the Toronto Blue Jays and the former Montreal Expos regarding workers' compensation claims. Michael represents clients throughout California and across the US for matters involving serious injuries both on and off the job, as well as consumer product class actions. Michael is committed to providing the very best legal representation. He does this by knowing the law; developing a specific game plan for your claim; knowing the experts; keeping you informed about your case; by maintaining an excellent reputation with the Judges, who will decide your case; and by willing to take your case to the ends of the earth to deliver the benefits and results that he discusses with you throughout your case. Michael's settlement results consist of the largest reported 8-figure settlement in California Workers' Compensation history and nearly 30-7 figure settlements. Michael is a past Committee Member for the San Diego County Bar Ethics Committee and in 1996, Michael was selected as an interviewee for the California State Bar Committee on Professional Rules and Conduct. Michael presently serves as a member of the Regulations Committee for the California Applicant's Attorneys Association. Michael is proud to serve the men and women of our Armed Forces at Camp Pendleton, in Oceanside, California, as a Civilian Panelist Attorney for General Civil Legal matters. Michael has had the privilege to serve as class counsel in several Class Actions and served as an Executive Committee Member in a Multi-District Litigation Class Action against Apple, Inc. and was interviewed by ABC news regarding this class actions. In January of 2023, Michael was selected by the San Diego County Bar Association to the Executive Committee of the Workers' Compensation Section as the Member at Large. In January 2018, Michael received the Distinguished Lawyer Designation from the Expert Network, which is only conferred upon the Top 3% of Lawyers in the U.S. In September of 2012, Michael was interviewed by THE SUIT magazine on Class Actions. In 2011, Michael was interviewed by NBC News regarding the September 8, 2011 Southwest Blackout. In 2011, Michael's peers selected him as a Semi-Finalist for Top Attorneys (Labor/ Employment), which was published by The Daily Transcript. Michael is the author of The Employee's Workers' Compensation Handbook and is a sought after guest lecturer on labor issues and legal trends. Michael is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker and the Founder of Union Real Estate. Union Real Estate is a Real Estate Brokerage Firm which provides representation to clients in sales and acquisition of residential and commercial properties. Michael has served as a Judge Pro Tempore for the San Diego Superior Court, Small Claims Division and the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, San Diego Division. Michael is a past Committee Member for the San Diego County Bar Ethics Committee and in 1996, Michael was selected as an interviewee for the California State Bar Committee on Professional Rules and Conduct. Michael presently serves as a member of the Regulations Committee for the California Applicant's Attorneys Association.

Since 1996, I have specialized in commercial, and, in some cases, complex individual, Chapter 11 (reorganization) and Chapter 7 (liquidation) bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation. During that time, I have represented corporate and individual debtors, Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 trustees, creditors and creditors’ committees, vendors, and parties in interest in bankruptcy proceedings (such as parties to contracts with debtors, commercial lessors, and purchasers of assets from bankruptcy estates). I also have significant experience in alternatives to bankruptcy, including assignments for the benefit of creditors and out-of-court workouts and assets sales. With regard to litigation, I have litigated well over twenty commercial cases of all types in state and federal (including bankruptcy) court, with a tried and proven record of success.

Paul Rouhana is a senior partner and owner in Seigel & Rouhana, LLC, and along with I. Steven Seigel, combine for over 60 years of litigation and trial experience. Paul graduated from Loyola High School in 1995, Loyola University in 1999, and the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2002. Paul served as law clerk to John O. Hennegan of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, then went onto work for large insurance defense firms in Baltimore City for ten years. During that time, Paul represented such companies as CocaCola, UPS, FedEx, Sysco, and AIG. Paul concentrated his defense practice on insurance defense, including workers’ compensation and auto torts, as well as federal cargo claims, maritime claims, and corporate transactional and litigation work. In 2011, Paul joined the predecessor to Seigel & Rouhana, LLC, and within four years, became the youngest partner to join the law firm. Paul has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation and trial work, and concentrates his current practice on motor vehicle injuries, premises liability, workers’ compensation, employment & discrimination claims, immigration, as well as corporate consulting and litigation. In 2017, Paul led a trial team on behalf of a corporate franchise client in federal court in Tampa, Florida, ultimately winning the jury trial for his client. He has tried hundreds of cases throughout Maryland, in state and federal court, and currently practices throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, and West Virginia. He plans on becoming barred in Pennsylvania and Virginia as his client base expands. Paul also routinely practices and tries cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings for accidental disability retirement claims. Paul speaks Arabic and French fluently, and grew up overseas throughout the Middle East, which are of great value in assisting his immigration clients with their needs. In addition to the work set out above, Paul handles legal malpractice cases as well on a select basis. If you would like to speak to Paul about any legal issues you may be having, please contact him at 443-470-1015 or at [email protected].