Moez Kaba

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Moez Kaba, a nationally recognized trial lawyer, is the managing partner of Hueston Hennigan LLP.

Praised as “a master in the courtroom” and “one of the best litigators,” Mr. Kaba has stacked up an enviable record of trial and appellate victories in courts across the country. Mr. Kaba’s trial record makes him a go-to trial lawyer and trusted advisor to his clients, earning top rankings from Chambers and bolstering his standing as a “powerhouse” lawyer in multiple national rankings including “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America” (the youngest lawyer in the country on the list) and “Top 20 Trial Lawyers in California” by Benchmark Litigation.

From a variety of Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurs and high-profile individuals, Mr. Kaba develops creative and disruptive strategies to solve business’ unique objectives in a broad array of general complex civil litigation, including commercial disputes, securities, trade secrets, entertainment, and intellectual property litigation.

As touted by Chambers USA, “there’s nobody quicker or more consistently on the money when complex judgment calls need to be made,” with clients adding “he is innovative, smart and able to see problems from various perspectives. His oral advocacy skills are second to none.” “He has a remarkable ability to home in on the most salient issues immediately.”

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Kaba dedicates considerable time to pro bono work focusing on access to justice and social issues. Among his pro bono achievements: He obtained a preliminary injunction for Freedom for Immigrants (FFI) in an important, closely watched, First Amendment case, ordering U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement to restore FFI’s National Immigration Detention Hotline. (See media highlights here). He represented the Council for American-Islamic Relations in its efforts to support a San Diego school district regulation that was designed to protect Muslim students who are particularly at risk of being bullied. (See media highlights here). He represented Equality California in challenging the constitutionality of California’s ban on same-sex marriage in the United States Supreme Court. For several years, he represented various women’s rights groups in cases challenging the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and state bans on same-sex marriage.