Mike Arias

Mike Arias is the founding and managing partner of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP, with a distinguished reputation as a leader in trial law. Throughout his career, he has secured numerous groundbreaking case results, particularly in class actions and mass plaintiff cases. Perhaps his most notable achievement was his role as co-liaison counsel for the plaintiffs in the landmark University of Southern California (USC) case, representing over 700 women sexually assaulted by George Tyndall. Mr. Arias was instrumental in securing the historic $852 million settlement — the largest sexual abuse settlement in U.S. history and personal injury settlement against a university at the time.

His leadership extends beyond individual cases to his impactful contributions to the legal community. As past president of both the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) and the Consumer Attorneys Association of LA (CAALA), Mr. Arias has shaped the direction of two of the largest trial lawyer associations in the country in addition to his national work with American Association for Justice (AAJ) where he serves on the executive committee, which he has done for several years. His advocacy and commitment to civil justice have earned him countless recognitions, including California Lawyer of the Year (2022) by the Daily Journal and Trial Lawyer of the Year (2021) by CAOC.

Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Arias has significantly contributed to various communities through his volunteer work. He has held leadership positions such as past president of the Westchester/Playa del Rey Neighborhood Council and the Westchester Family YMCA Board of Managers. His community service efforts have earned him several awards, including the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles’ Golden Book honor. Mr. Arias’ dedication to both his profession and community exemplifies his role as a leading figure in the legal world and beyond, achieving remarkable results for his clients and giving back to his local communities.

Pepperdine University School of Law

J.D.

Southern Connecticut State University

B.S.

Founding & Managing Partner

Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP

1984 - Current

A nationally-recognized trial attorney with a relentless focus on achieving results that change lives and affect social and operational policies. This legal leader served as co-liaison counsel in the USC/George Tyndall sexual assault case, securing the record-breaking $852 million settlement — the largest of its kind at the time — on behalf of 700+ brave women. He also secured a $19 million settlement in the Hardie v. Cal-ISO case for grid control room operators due to misclassification and a $32.5 million settlement in McKnight, et al. v. Uber Technologies Inc. over falsely misrepresented fees charged to customers for background checks of drivers. With a proven track record in handling high-profile, complex litigation, he is recognized for delivering groundbreaking outcomes across multiple practice areas. Bar admissions: California, New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.

Congress Introduces Bill To Remove the Tax on Sex Abuse Victims

Forbes

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The Just Us Podcast for Justice

MTS releases report on investigation into the firing of Fletcher accuser

NBC 7 San Diego

Identify Monitor & Secure Your TBI Case, TBI Med Legal 2021

Mass Torts vs. Class Actions, CAOC 2023

Leading Commercial Litigator

Daily Journal

2025

California Top 40 Plaintiff Lawyers

Daily Journal

2024

Consumer Attorneys of Southern California

Los Angeles Times

2023

California Lawyer of the Year

Daily Journal

2022

American Association for Justice

Current

American Bar Association

Current

Consumer Attorneys of California

Current

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Current

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Current

California

Since 1984

District of Columbia

Since 1989

New Jersey

Since 1986

New York

Since 1986