Louis A. Highman received his B.A. from Stanford University, graduating with Great Distinction (highest honors) and as a Phi Beta Kappa in l969. He received his J.D. (law degree) from University of California at Berkeley Law School (Boalt Hall) in 1974. After graduating from law school, he worked for San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation as a legal aid lawyer, before going into private practice in 1977. He has argued in front of the California Supreme Court, has tried numerous cases to successful conclusion, has served as a guest expert on employment issues on public radio, and currently serves as a Panelist for the Early Settlement Program of the Bar Association of San Francisco.

Bruce J. Highman received his B.A. from University of California at Berkeley in 1977. He received his J.D. (law degree) from Stanford University Law School in 1981. After graduating from law school, he was selected, and served, as a Law Clerk to a Supreme Court Justice on the Alaska Supreme Court in Juneau, Alaska. He entered private practice in 1982. He has been lead counsel on a number of cases which have resulted in published precedent decisions, has participated in numerous trials, has appeared as a guest lecturer on employment law issues, and is a member of the Labor Section of the State Bar of California.

Lawrence T. Ball received his B.A. from University of California at Berkeley in 1969. He then received his J.D. (law degree) from University of California at Berkeley Law School (Boalt Hall) in 1974. After graduating from law school he first worked as a legal aid lawyer for San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation before going into private practice. He is an experienced trial attorney, and has been lead counsel on a number of cases which have resulted in large jury verdicts.