About
Patricia L. Glaser is a partner and Chair of the Litigation Department at Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP in Century City. She is a business trial lawyer who handles high-stakes litigation and provides general legal counsel to publicly and privately held companies. Her work includes commercial, entertainment, intellectual property, real estate, banking, and securities litigation for clients across major industries.
Patricia earned her law degree from Rutgers University and her bachelor’s degree from The American University. At Rutgers, she served on the Law Review and as president of the Student Bar Association. After law school, she clerked for the Hon. David W. Williams of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Her academic training and federal clerkship support her strong litigation judgment and courtroom practice.
Patricia has represented Fortune 500 companies, major studios, real estate investors and developers, financial institutions, entertainers, and public figures. Her recent and notable work includes matters involving The Yucaipa Companies, Jeff Zucker, Karyn McCarthy, The Lemieux Group, Bill Nye, MGM Grand, Miley Cyrus, LegalZoom.com, CB Richard Ellis, and Gehry Partners. Through these matters, she helps clients address complex disputes, protect business interests, and manage significant legal risk.
Patricia L. Glaser is widely recognized for her trial work and leadership in complex litigation. She has received rankings and honors from Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, the Los Angeles Business Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Best Lawyers, and other legal publications. Her professional profile reflects decades of litigation experience, client-focused advocacy, and leadership within one of Glaser Weil’s largest and most prominent practice groups.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner & Chair of Litigation Department, Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP
- Member, State Bar of California
Licensed State
- California
Education
- Rutgers Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - American University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Litigation
- Banking & Finance
- Securities Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation





