James J. Hevener, Esquire

Professional Experience

  • James J. Hevener, a Professional Corporation June, 2002 – present
  • Weston, Benshoof, Rochefort, Rubalcava, MacCuish, LLP, April 1993- June 2002 (Partner 1999-2002)
  • Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue October 1990 – April 1993
  • Admitted to California Bar, October 1990
  • US Army Reserve June 1986 – June 1992 (1st LT – Signal Corps)

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law 1987-1990
    (Vice President, Moot Court Honor Society) (Juris Doctor, 1990)
  • College of William and Mary 1982-1986
    (History Honor Society) (Bachelor of Arts, 1986)

Other relevant experience

  • One of three founders Weston, Benshoof “New Ventures and Intellectual Property Group”
  • Closed several multi-million dollar early stage financings
  • Involved with over a dozen technology transfer deals with Caltech
  • Over twenty-five years experience as a corporate litigator
  • Staff Counsel to the Christopher Commission (Rodney King investigation) 1991
  • Founding Volunteer, PUENTE High School Tutorial Program, Boyle Heights, CA 1991
  • Outdoor enthusiast (hiked over 250 miles on the Appalachian Trail, summer 2002)
  • Completed 2 Marathons (Los Angeles, 2001, 2002)
  • Qualified for U.S. Final Olympic Trials (Target Shooting, 1984)