Loeb Co-Chair Arash Khalili Selected as Finalist for “Dealmaker of the Year” at LABJ’s 2026 M&A Awards

Loeb & Loeb is pleased to share that Arash Khalili, co-chair of the firm, has been selected as a finalist for the "Attorney of the Year" award, part of the "Dealmaker of the Year" recognitions at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s (LABJ’s) 2026 M&A Awards.

Held on Sept. 10, 2026, in partnership with ACG Los Angeles, the event recognized the leading transactions and professionals driving Southern California's M&A landscape. The program honored both the "Deals of the Year"—celebrating mergers and acquisitions that showcased strategic vision and market impact—and the "Dealmakers of the Year," spotlighting lawyers, lenders, investment bankers, private equity leaders and due diligence professionals for their contributions to successful M&A activity.

In an accompanying profile, Arash is recognized for his work as a leading M&A advisor whose practice spans a wide range of industries, including media, entertainment, technology and retail, among others. The profile highlights his ability to combine sharp transactional skills with practical business judgment, earning the trust of clients—from founders to global corporations—to structure deals that serve both their immediate and long-term objectives.

Read the full awards feature on LABJ's website.