LOS ANGELES - May 27, 2025 – The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Partners Karla C. Berentsen and Rita M. Diaz to the "Women of Influence: Attorneys" edition for 2025.

The publication states, "The women covered in these pages have been recognized for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards, and for contributions to the Los Angeles community at large." To view the issue, click here. 

Karla advises her clients in complex estate planning matters, as well as trusts and estate administrations. Clients appreciate her thoughtful and thorough approach to a sensitive subject matter. Despite the complexities in Trusts & Estate law, Karla has provided her clients with trusted and comprehensible guidance for over 20 years. Along with advising individuals, families and fiduciaries, Karla also serves as the Chair of the Trusts & Estate Department and is a member of the Executive Committee at Hahn & Hahn.

Rita is the Chair of the Litigation department and focuses her practice on estate planning and advising trustees and beneficiaries through trust and probate administrations, especially those that are, or could be, contentious. She represents clients in various trusts and estate litigation matters, including breach of fiduciary disputes and trust contests. Rita takes a comprehensive and result-driven approach to disputes. Her experience in estate planning, administration and litigation gives her a global perspective critical to avoiding, abating and resolving disputes. 

Hahn & Hahn LLP, a certified Women Owned Business Enterprise, is a leader in the California business and legal communities celebrating 125 years of providing steadfast legal counsel to Southern California businesses and individuals. Founded in 1899, the firm represents institutional clients of all sizes, entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, family offices, charitable organizations and high net worth individuals in their corporate, real estate, employment and financing matters, as well as commercial, employment and real estate litigation, eminent domain, bankruptcy and restructuring, estate planning and family law issues.