Partner Jesse-Justin Cuevas has been named to Negocios Now’s 2026 Latinos 40 Under 40 Los Angeles class, recognizing emerging Latino leaders making meaningful contributions to their professions and communities.
A nationally recognized trial lawyer based in Los Angeles, Cuevas represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial disputes across the country. Her successes include helping secure a final arbitration award exceeding $330 million in a confidential construction dispute and defeating the Federal Trade Commission’s challenge to Intercontinental Exchange’s acquisition of Black Knight.
Cuevas also plays a leading role in expanding opportunities within the legal profession. She founded and co-chairs Susman Godfrey’s Mentoring Committee, helped develop and continues to help lead the Susman Godfrey Prize, and co-chairs the Steering Committee for Just the Beginning Foundation’s Los Angeles Summer Legal Institute, which introduces high school students from underrepresented communities to legal careers. Her leadership earned her recognition as The American Lawyer’s 2025 Young Lawyer of the Year—Beyond Practice.
Honorees will be celebrated on October 29 at the Los Angeles Music Center. View the full list of honorees here.
