Elias Dabaie
Elias Dabaie is a partner in the firm’s litigation department. As a highly skilled trial attorney and strategic advisor, Elias consistently delivers winning results in his clients’ most sensitive and high-stakes matters. He partners closely with clients to develop creative and disruptive strategies to obtain their specific objectives in the courtroom and the marketplace.
Elias handles major litigation for high-net-worth individuals, private equity funds, and some of the largest businesses in the country. He has successfully litigated and resolved disputes involving tens of millions of dollars in a wide variety of matters, including partnership disputes, complex contract claims and business torts, entertainment, real estate, professional sports, and affordable housing.
In 2022, Elias was named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under List, a list of the best and brightest litigators across the country.
Honors & Awards
Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation, Lawdragon, 2023
40 & Under List, Benchmark Litigation, 2022
Pro Bono Associate of the Year, Akin Gump, 2015
Pro Bono Litigation Matter of the Year, Akin Gump, 2015
Publications
"The Effect of Arbitration Agreements on Class Actions," co-author, 47 Rev. of Sec. & Commodities Reg. 91, 98, 2014
Speaking Engagements
“Reasonably Calculated to Proportional: 2015 Amendments to the F.R.C.P.,” Los Angeles, February 29, 2016
“Hindsight is 20/20: The Million Dollar Comma,” Los Angeles, May 30, 2014
Public Service
Office of Los Angeles City Attorney, Volunteer Prosecutor, 2016