Our Team

Ellen has extensive experience as a litigator, in both private practice and at the Department of Justice. Before founding London & Stout, the predecessor of London & Naor, Ellen was a partner at a litigation boutique in San Francisco; before that, she served for almost a decade as an Assistant United States Attorney (“AUSA”) in the Civil Divisions of the Southern District of New York and the Northern District of California.

As an AUSA, Ellen handled a variety of complex and high-stakes matters, including those involving the False Claims Act; the Anti-Kickback Statute; the Freedom of Information Act; constitutional law; torts; and appeals. Ellen successfully prosecuted multiple billion-dollar cases, including serving as trial counsel in a FIRREA action resulting in a $1.2 billion judgment and as one of the lead counsel in the Wells Fargo sales practices investigation resulting in a $3 billion settlement. Ellen has led False Claims Act cases resulting in large recoveries for the government, successfully prosecuted health care fraud and anti-kickback matters. She has also argued and won multiple appeals in the Second and Ninth Circuits. In 2015, Ellen was a recipient of a Director’s Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney as well as the Award for Excellence from the Council of the Inspector General on Integrity and Efficiency.

Before serving as an AUSA, Ellen worked at two law firms in New York City. In private practice, she has represented and advised numerous companies and individuals in a range of matters, including navigating government requests for information, internal and/or government investigations, and various commercial disputes (on both the plaintiff’s and defendant’s sides). In her investigations practice, she has conducted multiple high-profile and sensitive investigations for public entities involving whistleblower allegations, fraud, and discrimination and harassment. In the government context, she has represented numerous companies that have been accused of fraud with regard to PPP funds.

Ellen is actively involved in the Bay Area Jewish community. She is a member of the Board of Directors at Sinai Memorial Chapel; and she is the President of the Board of Directors at Congregation Netivot Shalom. Ellen previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of Luna Dance Institute.

Rachel Naor has significant experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as in arbitration. Rachel has broad experience litigating a wide range of issues, including unfair business practices, breach of contract, negligence, fraud, and employment discrimination. Rachel also represents companies and individuals responding to government investigations and prosecutions.

In her litigation practice, Rachel advocates through all phases of litigation. Rachel is a skilled writer and oral advocate and has drafted and argued numerous motions, including dispositive motions and anti-SLAPP motions. Before London & Naor, Rachel spent three years at London & Stout (the firm’s predecessor), and several years at two international law firms, where she focused her practice on defending insurance, technology, and financial services companies in complex commercial disputes. Rachel started her career at a boutique Bay Area plaintiffs’ class action firm and brings the unique perspective she gained prosecuting civil cases to her current practice, where she regularly advises and represents plaintiffs in civil litigation.

Rachel has also defended companies in government investigations, including against the Department of Justice, especially claims brought under the False Claims Act.

In addition to her litigation and white collar practice, Rachel conducts internal investigations. She has conducted multiple investigations on behalf of large universities and technology companies, investigating both workplace misconduct and matters arising from student complaints.

Jessica has over 20 years of experience representing individuals and entities, including private and public companies, in a variety of commercial litigation matters across industries. No matter the value of the case, Jessica is committed to finding practical and creative solutions for her clients and prides herself on being responsive and available to her clients to help them navigate through the legal, analytical, and emotional complexities of litigation.

Jessica regularly practices in state and federal courts, as well as representations in arbitration. She has handled litigation involving fraud, negligence, breach of contract, and trade secret and intellectual property related disputes. Jessica handles every aspect of litigation including case preparation, pleading motions, discovery, dispositive motions, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial.

In addition to commercial litigation, Jessica has also developed a niche practice in complex judgment enforcement matters, often assisting other attorneys, and clients with navigating the complex recovery of judgments (either in favor of or against the clients) in commercial, breach of contract, employment, and family law matters, in addition to judgments arising out of criminal restitution fines.

Prior to joining London & Naor, Jessica was a partner with Niesar Vestal LLP for several years, and prior to that, Jessica had a successful solo practice in San Francisco.  Before returning to her hometown of San Francisco, Jessica spent twelve years in New York, where she was an associate at Wilk Auslander LLP.

Jessica is fluent in Russian and regularly counsels Russian-speaking clients based in the United States and abroad. She is also proficient in Italian.

Michael’s experience includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business disputes. Prior to his current role, Michael was an associate with London & Stout, the predecessor firm to London & Naor. Michael plays a key role in drafting successful motions and securing favorable settlements on behalf of the firm’s clients. Michael also conducts internal investigations for businesses and public entities involving sensitive issues and various types of misconduct, including sexual harassment, retaliation, discrimination, and embezzlement. In addition to internal investigations, Michael has also worked with businesses in responding to government investigations.

Previously, Michael was an associate at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, where he practiced complex business litigation. Michael played a key role in securing victories for clients by drafting successful dispositive motions, compelling parties to arbitration, and negotiating early settlements. Michael also regularly advised clients on compliance with state and federal regulations.

In addition to his litigation practice, Michael is committed to pro bono representation. Michael assisted in securing a legal victory for a domestic violence survivor by removing a restraining order filed by her abuser, helped an undocumented survivor of domestic violence apply for lawful permanent residency under the Violence Against Women Act, and aided asylum seekers from Guatemala and El Salvador in applying for asylum.

Michael is active in the Bay Area legal community and serves on the executive committee of the Litigation Section of the Barristers Club of the Bar Association of San Francisco.