Professional Biography

Lester (Les) Brown Partner

  • Palo Alto

    D +1.650.838.4415

    F +1.650.838.4350

    Palo Alto

    3150 Porter Drive

    Palo Alto, CA 94304-1212

    +1.650.838.4415

    LBrown@perkinscoie.com

  • Los Angeles

    D +1.310.788.3203

    F +1.310.843.1244

    Los Angeles

    1888 Century Park East, Suite 1700

    Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721

    +1.310.788.3203

    LBrown@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

Experience

News

Insights

  • 11.08.2023
    Arrowood Indemnity Company Declared Insolvent
    Updates
    Arrowood Indemnity, the runoff entity for Royal Indemnity and Royal Globe, was declared insolvent by the Delaware commissioner of insurance on November 6, 2023.
  • October 2017
    CALIFORNIA TECH RISK REPORT - October 2017
    Lawyer Publications
    Protecting Innovative Companies Against 21st Century Risks
  • 10.27.2015
    The Top 5 Insurance Products Every Startup Needs
    Articles
    The fast-paced nature of the startup world means that entrepreneurs often overlook the insurance products necessary to protect a growing company. But simply telling your board “We have insurance” does not mean it is the appropriate insurance for your particular company or that the policy is being properly utilized. Insurance should be viewed as, and maximized like, any other company asset.
  • 09.25.2015
    Methods to Minimize CERCLA Liability Part 3: Contribution Protection In The Ninth Circuit - The Importance of Making A Record
    Articles
  • 09.24.2015
    Methods to Minimize CERCLA Liability Part 2: Claims of CERCLA Liability Late In A Site's History May Be Avoided By The Statute of Limitations Defense
    Articles
  • 09.23.2015
    Methods to Minimize CERCLA Liability Part 1: Successor Liability Under CERCLA - Another Defense To Consider
    Articles
  • 06.01.2015
    Top 5 Insurance Products for Startups
    Lawyer Publications

    startupPerColator Founder Tip of the Week

    Q: How should I invest in insurance for my startup? What types of insurance do I need? What can I expect from the claim process?
  • 09.17.2014
    Insurance Coverage for Businesses Affected by Hurricane Odile
    Updates
    Reports are coming in from Baja California about substantial damages from Hurricane Odile. As of September 15, 2014, the airport in Cabo San Lucas is closed, as are roads up and down the Baja peninsula.
  • 04.09.2020 & 04.14.2020
    COVID-19 Corporate Leader Considerations Two-Part Webinar Series
    Webinars
    Leading during a health pandemic requires strength, vision, and an ability to look around corners. Join us for a two-part webinar series that will highlight a variety of risks and opportunities that company leaders should be aware of as we navigate through major business changes.
  • 10.25.2017
    Free Your Fleet: Flying Safely and Mitigating Risks
    Speaking Engagements
    Commercial UAV Expo 2017 / Las Vegas, NV
  • 07.17.2015
    D&O Insurance
    Speaking Engagements
    7th Annual TMA Western Regional Conference / Carlsbad, CA
  • 04.29.2015
    Manufacturers Beware: Are Your Products in Process and in Transit Adequately Covered?
    Speaking Engagements
    RIMS 2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition
  • 10.16.2014 - 10.17.2014
    Environmental Insurance
    Speaking Engagements
    2014 Comprehensive Insurance Law Conference / Seattle, WA

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Bar and Court Admissions

  • California
  • New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Education

  • Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Certificate holder for Mediating the Litigated Case, 2019
  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1983
  • Cornell University, B.A., cum laude, 1974