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Congratulations to Director, STEVE PASAROW, recipient of the 2025 ASCDC Trial Attorney of the Year!

Joel E. Zari

Mr. Zari is a Principal at the firm. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in English writing and rhetoric from Pepperdine University in 2010, and earned the Helen Pepperdine Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Mr. Zari then earned his Juris doctorate from Southwestern Law School in 2013. During law school, Mr. Zari was a member of the Public Interest Law Committee and was also an executive board member of the Moot Court Honors Program. While in the Moot Court Honors Program, he participated in appellate advocacy competitions hosted by the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio, and also hosted at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.

Mr. Zari was admitted to the California Bar in 2013 and is admitted before all the courts of the State of California and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Since becoming a member of the California Bar, Mr. Zari has practiced in Los Angeles County.

Mr. Zari’s area of practice includes automobile accident and premises liability defense.

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Congratulations to Director, STEVE PASAROW, recipient of the ABOTA Lifetime Achievement Award!

It is with great pride and excitement that we share the news that Steve Pasarow has been named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). This is the highest honor bestowed by the Los Angeles Chapter. This award recognizes members who have demonstrated a lifetime of excellence, integrity, and leadership in the legal profession. The award will be presented at the President’s Installation Dinner on January 23, 2026.

Throughout Steve’s distinguished career, he has exemplified the very best of our profession, providing exceptional counsel to clients, mentoring numerous attorneys, and contributing meaningfully to the broader legal community. This recognition is a testament not only to Steve’s professional achievements but also to the values of dedication, excellence, and service that he brings to KPC every day.

Please join us in congratulating Steve on this well-deserved honor. We are all fortunate to work alongside such an inspiring colleague and leader.

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