Wylie Aitken
August 24, 2015
Chosen from More than 5 Million Lawyers Nationwide!
Seven lawyers from Aitken Aitken Cohn were listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 edition! While Partners Wylie Aitken, Darren Aitken, Chris Aitken and Richard Cohn have been listed in the annual publication for years, 2016 marks the debut for the younger members, Casey Johnson, Ashleigh Aitken, and Michael Penn. To compile the list… read more
August 7, 2015
Wylie Named Top 25 Plaintiffs Lawyers by Top Los Angeles Newspaper
With thousands of exceptional, even legendary, plaintiff’s lawyers across California, what sets Wylie Aitken apart? “All my cases have contributed in some way to safer parks, safer products, better corporate and insurance practices and lasting legislation.” AAC founding partner Wylie Aitken is no stranger when it comes to receiving recognition for his work; this year is no… read more
July 14, 2015
Wylie Makes the Irish Legal 100 List for the 7th Year in a Row
First introduced in 2009, the Irish Legal 100 honors the most accomplished and distinguished lawyers, judges, educators and politicians of Irish descent from around the country who share a passion for the law and pride in their heritage. Every year since its inception, Aitken Aitken Cohn’s founding partner, Wylie Aitken, has been named to the… read more
May 13, 2015
Aitken Aitken Cohn Attends the Annual CAOIE Palm Springs Seminar
What do you get when you pack more than 200 trial and consumer attorneys across the state in hotel conference rooms? Great discussions. Attorneys from across the state, including Aitken Aitken Cohn partners and attorneys, attended the annual Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire (CAOIE) Palm Springs Seminar. The three-day seminar took place May 1-3… read more
April 13, 2015
Wylie Aitken to Lead Angels Stadium Lease Negotiations
In a unanimous vote on April 7, 2015, the Anaheim City Council approved the hiring of AAC founding partner, Wylie Aitken, as the new lead negotiator to represent Anaheim in the Angels Stadium lease negotiations. Aitken is replacing Charles Black, who led the previous round of negotiations. Aitken was first proposed by Mayor Tom Tait… read more
April 6, 2015
Fireworks, Music, and Celebration: AAC Attends the 20th Anniversary of Chapman University Fowler School of Law
No celebration would be complete without champagne, live music, fireworks and an all-star list of guests. Last Saturday, Chapman Law students, faculty, alumni, and local judges, attorneys, and city officials, gathered together to celebrate Chapman University Fowler School of Law’s 20th Anniversary. Among those who attended were AAC founding partner, Wylie Aitken (Chairman, Board of… read more
February 19, 2015
Riviera Magazine features the Aitkens as a “Power Family”
The Aitken Family is honored to have been featured in Riviera Magazine’s recent “Power Families” edition. From Olympians and film producers to philanthropists, Riviera features the top 20 most influential families in Orange County, spotlighting the Aitkens’ legal prowess along with their many endeavors in the political and charitable areas. Fifty years after sharing their… read more
February 13, 2015
AAC Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers; Three Make the Top 50 for Orange County; Founding Partner Named to California’s Top 100
Aitken Aitken Cohn is proud to announce that 100 percent of its qualified attorneys have been named 2015 Super Lawyers. Wylie Aitken, Darren Aitken, Chris Aitken, Ashleigh Aitken, Richard Cohn, Michael Penn and Casey Johnson have all been honored this year. Furthermore, Wylie, Darren and Chris have been named to the Top 50 Lawyers in… read more
June 30, 2011
Victory for Orange County Residents in Fairgrounds Case
Pro Bono Cases Matter. Never was that more clear than when Wylie and Ashleigh Aitken helped secure a victory in the long-foughtcase concerning the future of the Orange County Fairgrounds. On June 7, 2011, a California Court of Appeals held that the sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds to Facilities Management West could not go… read more
April 30, 2007
Chapman Law Dedicates Wylie A. Aitken Courtroom
A supporter of Chapman University’s School of Law from its inception, Wylie Aitken and his wife Bette have given the school a financial endowment to establish what will be called the Center for Lawyering and Advocacy Skills. The new center enables students to build skills in negotiation, mediation, client counseling and trial and appellate advocacy,… read more