Our Leadership
Counsel of the highest order.
Meet the attorneys who define the Meridian standard — recognized practitioners with decades of combined experience in complex legal matters.
CEO & Founder
Darren Clark
Darren Clark is an accomplished attorney known for sophisticated counsel in corporate transactions, complex commercial litigation and high-level client advocacy. He founded Meridian Firm on the conviction that exceptional legal work belongs in the hands of those who treat each client as their only one.
Education
- J.D., Stanford Law School
- B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Experience
- 25+ years of legal practice
- Lead counsel on 200+ commercial matters
- Former partner, AmLaw 100 firm
Awards
- Super Lawyers, 2018 – 2026
- Best Lawyers in America
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Practice Areas
- Corporate Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Commercial Litigation
- Executive Counsel
Memberships
- California State Bar
- American Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
Senior Attorney
Luca Russo
Luca Russo brings sharp strategic judgment and a tireless work ethic to civil litigation, family law, business law and legal consulting. Clients value his command of detail and his ability to translate complex legal landscapes into clear paths forward.
Education
- J.D., UCLA School of Law
- B.S., Cornell University
Experience
- 15+ years of legal practice
- Lead counsel on 150+ civil matters
- Adjunct lecturer in trial advocacy
Awards
- Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
- Top 40 Under 40 Civil Trial Lawyer
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Family Law
- Business Law
- Legal Consulting
Certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist
- Certified Civil Trial Advocate
Court Admissions
- State Bar of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Memberships
- California State Bar
- Italian American Lawyers Association