Zachary Golda

Overview

Zachary Golda is an associate in the Business Trial Practice Group in the Orange County office.

Areas of Practice

Zachary’s practice focuses on general business litigation and constitutional litigation. Zachary has prosecuted and defended claims for breach of contract, fraud, and interference with contract, as well as constitutional challenges, and regulatory challenges in the trial court and the courts of appeal. Zachary’s practice industries include blockchain, sports, food and beverage, and other high-profile matters.

Zachary also is a member of the California Regulatory Practice Group, where he advises clients on communicating with regulators, analyzing and responding to agency proposed rulemakings, and litigating constitutional, statutory, and procedural challenges to newly passed regulations. For example, Zachary has prosecuted and defended several cases seeking preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, securing critical victories for clients that led to dismissal or settlement. Zachary has also represented clients in appeals before the Ninth Circuit and the California Courts of Appeal.

Zachary is a Lead Associate of Sheppard Mullin’s Blockchain Industry Team, and has advised clients on issues related to NFTs, and litigated cases alleging privacy issues arising blockchain technologies. Zachary has published several articles covering regulatory advances in the cryptocurrency space, including coverage of DAOs—also known as decentralized autonomous organizations.

Zachary also maintains a strong pro bono practice. Currently, Zachary represents a non-profit organization in litigation against a city’s attempt to shut the organization down through local zoning regulations.