January 2026 – Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP Partner Nary Kim has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 issue of “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys.” This is Ms. Kim’s second time receiving the recognition, which annually honors “standout attorneys considered to be particularly impactful on the legal scene while serving as trusted advisors in the L.A. region.”
In its profile, the Los Angeles Business Journal noted Ms. Kim’s role as “an accomplished litigator who has helped build compelling and convincing cases for a wide range of high-profile clients,” and highlighted her recent success in securing summary judgement on behalf of KBK clients Nirvana and Universal Music Group.
In addition to this latest honor, Ms. Kim has received numerous accolades in honor of her achievements, including the Daily Journal’s “Top Women Lawyers” award (2024 and 2025), Variety’s 2025 “Leading Lawyer” and 2022 “Up Next” designations, the Daily Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 award (2024), the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women of Influence: Attorneys Award (2024 and 2025), Lawdragon’s Next Generation (2023–present), Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under list (2022–present), The Legal 500’s 2024 Next Generation list, and Best Lawyer’s “Ones to Watch” 2025. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for Public Counsel, the nation’s largest provider of pro bono legal services, and previously served on the Law360 Media & Entertainment Editorial Advisory Board for 2023, as well as being named a Rising Star in 2022. She also maintains an active pro bono practice.
To view Ms. Kim’s profile in this special edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal, please click here.