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Kenneth Petrulis is the chair of theMr. Petrulis currently serves as a trustee for private trusts.

Admitted to practice in 1973, Mr. Petrulis retired from his law practice with Goodson, Wachtel and Petrulis in 2019. During his career, he was a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law through the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He also served as a lecturer and author on topics relating to tax planning and estate administration.

Mr. Petrulis contributed to the legislative process and authored or consulted on several legislative provisions, including Civil Code Section 682.1, Community Property with Right of Survivorship.

He earned his undergraduate degree in Physics from the Illinois Institute of Technology and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois.

As Chair of the Legislative Committee of the Beverly Hills Bar Probate Section (beginning in 1985), he participated in the Law Revision Commission’s overhaul of the Probate Code and in developing legislative proposals in probate, trust, and estate planning. For this work, the Beverly Hills Bar Probate Section received recognition from the California Law Review Commission.

Mr. Petrulis is a former member of the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and a Past Chair of its Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Commission. He also served on the Executive Committee of the Bench Bar Coalition.

Marc J. Poster is a retired appellate lawyer, formerly with Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP.

Marc was educated at Stanford University and UCLA School of Law. He served as a Senior Research Attorney for the California Court of Appeal for six years before he entered private practice in appellate law. He is a member and past president of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers, a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, and a past chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Appellate Courts Committee (now Section) and its Appellate Judicial Evaluations Committee. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, served as chair of the Association’s Amicus Briefs Committee, and was President of the Association in 2009-2010. He also served on the Board of the Beverly Hills Law Foundation and has participated in its Rule of Law program from its inception.

Olivia Glaiser is a third-year law student with a B.S. in Criminology & Criminal Justice from California State University, Long Beach. She has served as Co-Editor in Chief for Western State’s Law Review, planning the 2025 legal symposium on the cross-over between criminal and immigration law, and working on two published pieces. Olivia is passionate about criminal defense and immigration law, having worked in the Immigration Deportation Defense Clinic and clerking for a criminal defense firm, Corrigan, Welbourn & Stokke. In addition, Olivia externed for the Honorable Judge David O. Carter in the Central District of California. Olivia is committed to using her legal skills to promote justice and serve her community.

Robin is a corporate associate in the Los Angeles office of O’Melveny & Myers. She is a graduate of University of Southern California Gould School of Law and Stanford University, where she earned a BA in Political Science, Art History, and Archaeology. Robin is particularly interested in intersections between art and law as they relate to managing arts institutions, public access to the arts, and cultural heritage issues and supports non-profit organizations and individuals regarding arts matters through her pro bono practice. In her personal time, Robin serves as a Senior Fellow at the Berkeley Art, Law and Finance Project, docent at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, and ex-officio trustee for the Moab Museum in her hometown of Moab, UT.

Justice Brian S. Currey (Ret.) brings over 40 years of legal and judicial experience to Signature Resolution, offering a thoughtful, even-handed approach to mediation. As a former Presiding Justice of the California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Four, Justice Currey is widely respected for his legal acumen, integrity, and ability to navigate complex disputes with precision and fairness. After serving as a Los Angeles County Superior Court Independent Calendar and Complex Court judge, he is well-known and well-liked by both plaintiffs’ and defense counsel. The Los Angeles County Bar Association honored him with its Outstanding Jurist Award in 2024. ​

Before serving on the bench, Justice Currey spent nearly three decades at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, where he litigated high-profile cases involving business, environmental law, intellectual property, antitrust, and product liability. Known for his strategic thinking and meticulous preparation, he participated in landmark matters such as the Exxon Valdez criminal case, the Vioxx products liability litigation (where he served on the MDL trial team), and the Cantara Loop train derailment and toxic chemical spill. His deep commitment to justice extended to pro bono work, including serving as counsel to the Christopher Commission following the Rodney King incident and arguing a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court case that improved Census representation for historically undercounted communities.​

Justice Currey’s experience in government and public policy was further strengthened when he was appointed Counsel to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and later served as Deputy Mayor for Economic and Business Policy. In this role, he oversaw major city agencies and played a key role in infrastructure and regulatory matters—enhancing his ability to resolve disputes involving government officials, public-private partnerships and regulatory issues.​

Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court in 2014, Justice Currey presided over civil and criminal dockets, later serving on the Complex Civil Litigation Court. His judicial career culminated with his appointment to the California Court of Appeal, where he was ultimately elevated to Presiding Justice. Throughout his tenure, he was recognized for his balanced decision-making, leadership in judicial education, and commitment to neutrality. ​​

A dedicated educator and thought leader, Justice Currey has taught at institutions including the California Appellate Institute, Witkin Judicial College and the USC Gould School of Law. He is regularly invited to speak at MCLE programs hosted by bar associations, including LACBA, ABTL, CAALA, ASCDC, APRL, and others. As Chair of the California Civility Task Force, he has also championed efforts to promote professionalism and civility in the legal field, reinforcing his reputation as a trusted and fair-minded leader. ​

At Signature Resolution, Justice Currey applies his deep legal knowledge, judicial insight, and problem-solving skills to help parties resolve even the most challenging cases. His ability to understand complex legal and factual issues, coupled with his approachable demeanor, makes him a sought-after mediator.

Ken is a seasoned litigator and trial counsel licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of New York and California (among other courts) and has had notable successes in trials, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings in various settings ranging from California Labor Commission proceedings, to IFTA, Guild, and AAA/JAMS arbitrations, to Copyright Rate Court proceedings, to trial and appellate courts (including the United States Supreme Court). Ken is a well-known participant and moderator in panels concerning entertainment law issues.