Cui, Steven X.

Jonathan S. Forster joined the firm in 2002. Mr. Forster's practice includes the design and implementation of multi-generational estate planning strategies for high net worth families. These strategies accomplish estate tax reduction, liability and creditor protection, charitable planning and life insurance planning. Mr. Forster's focus is on the transactional side of estate planning, including pre-liquidity event planning for sales of closely-held businesses and real estate, and business succession planning.

Mr. Forster was selected for inclusion by his peers in "Southern California Super Lawyers" by Super Lawyers® in 2011, as published in Los Angeles Magazine. He was also included in "Southern California Rising Stars" by Super Lawyers® from 2005-2010.

Mr. Forster is an instructor at UCLA Extension, teaching Estate Planning. He has participated in many speaking engagements on the topics of business succession planning and pre-liquidity event planning.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Forster was General Counsel of an international software company. Mr. Forster received his law degree from Loyola University School of Law in 1995 after graduating from UCLA with a degree in economics. He is a member of the California State Bar and an active member of the American, Los Angeles County and Beverly Hills Bar Associations.