JEFFREY A. SKLAR, CO-CHAIRMAN
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Education
- Michigan State University, B.A.
- Loyola Law School, J.D., Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, St. Thomas More Law Honor Society
Admissions
- California State Bar
- Michigan State Bar
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Jeffrey A. Sklar is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate Practice. He represents a dynamic range of clients—including executives, founders, family offices and businesses—across all stages of growth, from startup to exit. Jeff brings unique expertise and strategic counsel to companies across various industries such as advertising, alternative energy, apparel, consumer products, entertainment, food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, social media, software and technology. As a trusted advisor who often serves as outside general counsel, Jeff provides seasoned guidance on both day-to-day matters and high-stakes opportunities.
Jeff’s work has earned him numerous accolades, including:
- Chambers California Spotlight ranked (2025) – Chambers & Partners
- Executive Leadership Awards Nominee (2025) – Los Angeles Times
- Legal Visionary (2022, 2023, 2025) – Los Angeles Times
- Best Lawyers in America (2021–2025) – Best Lawyers
- Top 100 Lawyers in Los Angeles (2025) – Los Angeles Business Journal, and previously a “Leaders in Law” nominee in 2019 and 2020
- Southern California Super Lawyer (2013–present) – With distinction as a Top 100 honoree from 2015 to 2018
Beyond his legal practice, Jeff is actively involved in the Los Angeles community. He serves on the Advisory Board for the Transactional Lawyering Institute at Loyola Law School and sits on the Board of Directors for Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Western Region, de Toledo High School, and Stephen S. Wise Temple. An advocate for well-being, Jeff embraces all forms of fitness—particularly swimming and hiking.
Jeff is also the creator and host of The Practice of You, a podcast spotlighting legal professionals who lead with balance, joy and purpose. He has since expanded this vision into a consulting practice, guiding professionals toward building more fulfilling and sustainable careers.