Senior Attorney
Owner
The Kushner Offices
Attorneys
Joshua Kushner
Joshua Kushner has over 20 years of experience advising early, growth and enterprise stage companies in emerging industries. Josh brings a unique mix of legal, business, and strategic experience to bear on client matters and is passionate about helping committed teams execute upon a path to success in new markets. Josh has been an early innovator in internet, software, entertainment, games, and mobile technologies, and has most recently focused on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and cannabis.
Josh’s practice disciplines include corporate and commercial deals, intellectual property, employment, civil litigation, local and international regulatory issues, and strategic guidance. Josh has extensive experience in venture capital finance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic and cross-border transactions. He has counseled some of the fastest growing start-ups and enterprise level clients including Watch Gang, Seams Up, TempCFO, eBility, National Research Group, Meizhou Dongpu Restaurant Group, Apex Machining, Miss to Mrs. Box, Jag Industrials, and SmartyPans. He has also helped emerging businesses in a wide variety of sectors, and is especially knowledgeable in media, entertainment, advertising, consumer products, food and beverages, and technology including mobile, games, digital music, social media, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain, cryptocurrency and cannabis regulation.
Josh serves on a variety of corporate and nonprofit boards and industry associations. He regularly lectures and writes about major issues in technology, venture capital, emerging industries, blockchain, cryptocurrency and cannabis regulation.
In addition to Mr. Kushner’s robust corporate practice, Working in Los Angeles, Mr. Kushner was always surrounded by some of the world’s most talented entertainers and professionals. Joshua has always had a distinct passion for film & sports, and as such Mr. Kushner worked on numerous independent productions & assisted several athletes before founding his practice in Burbank, just minutes away from some of the largest studio lots worldwide.
Alexander S. Kasendorf
Of-Counsel
Alexander S. Kasendorf is a seasoned legal expert with over twenty years of experience and also serves as a Commissioner for the Los Angeles Board of Animal Services. Alex has a distinguished legal career, and is dedicated to advocating for his clients throughout California.
Alex has a strong reputation as a strategic litigator and effective negotiator. His legal career, which began with his admission to the California State Bar in 2001, spans diverse areas including business, real estate, and sports and entertainment law. Notably, he played a pivotal role in high-profile cases, including the $1 billion trial involving the Oakland Raiders and the NFL.
In his role as Commissioner, Alex applies his extensive legal expertise and strategic vision to enhance animal welfare policies, foster community engagement, and address the evolving needs of Los Angeles’ animal population. His commitment to public service is reflected in his previous leadership positions, including Vice Chairman and Treasurer of the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) and his contributions to various boards and committees focused on community and public safety issues.
Alex’s dedication to both the legal profession and community service has earned him numerous accolades, including the Attorney of the Year Award from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. His educational background includes a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Alex’s passion for justice and community service drives his efforts to achieve his clients’ goals, efficiently. Married with three children, Alex is also the proud owner of Richie, a golden retriever.