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THE FACES OF ORANGE COUNTY The Face of Trial Lawyers BENTLEY & MORE LLP

The Face of Women’s Well-Being AkermanMed OBGYN & Midwifery

The Face of Children’s Hospital of Orange County KIMBERLY CHAVALAS CRIPE

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY

The Face of Spine Neurological Surgery DANIEL S. YANNI, MD, FAANS

DISC COMFORT, INC.

The Face of Plastic Surgery GHADA AFIFI, MD, FACS HAHNS KIM, MD, FACS

AfifiMD, PlasticSurgeryClinic.com

The Face of Wealth Management KEN SOUTH, FOUNDER AND CEO

TOWER 68 FINANCIAL ADVISORS

The Face of Laguna Beach JOHN STANALAND JOHN STANALAND GROUP

The Face of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER R. JOHNSON

SMKFLWR

The Face of Beautiful Closets CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

The Face of Integrity MATTHEW FEHLING BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU PACIFIC SOUTHWEST

The Face of Medical Radiology

The Face of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

ELIZABETH J. PUSEY, MD

STEVEN A. MIYAMOTO, DDS

The Face of Family Law

The Face of Children’s Ear, Nose, ThroatHead and Neck Surgery

COASTAL FERTILITY MEDICAL CENTER

WOMEN’S MEDICAL IMAGING

JOHN R SCHILLING, APC JOHN R SCHILLING FAMILY LAW

The Face of Beautiful Kitchens and Baths ROOMSCAPES INC.

The Face of Fine Mexican Cuisine

The Face of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

JAVIER CUADRA

BRENT MOELLEKEN, MD, FACS

URBANA MEXICAN GASTRONOMY + MIXOLOGY

KEVIN MADDEN, CEO

LAWRENCE B. WERLIN, MD, FACOG

The Face of Justice JENNIFER R. JOHNSON

The Face of SoCal Lifestyle

BRENT MOELLEKEN, MD

FULLERTON ORAL SURGERY

OTOLARYNGOLOGY DIVISION OF CHOC CHILDREN’S SPECIALISTS

The Face of Personal Injury Law SAMER HABBAS

THE LAW OFFICES OF SAMER HABBAS

The Face of Labor & Employment CLIFTON ALBRIGHT ALBRIGHT, YEE & SCHMIT, APC

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The FACE of TRIAL LAWYERS

BENTLEY & MORE LLP Southern California personal injury attorneys Greg Bentley and Keith More have extensive experience handling complex litigation in a wide range of practice areas including product liability, workers compensation, car accidents, and serious injury. With the resources and experience to handle even the most complex civil actions and injury claims, the firm is comprised of an experienced trial team with personal injury, insurance law, and workers’ compensation expertise. “We specialize in 64 Ora nge C oast • July 2022

difficult ‘crossover’ cases that touch multiple practice areas, including assisting injured workers get the care they need as well as litigating against the third party that caused the harm,” say the attorneys.

From complex personal injury, governmental entity liability to insurance bad faith cases, Bentley & More has earned a reputation for getting exceptional outcomes for their clients.

No stranger to accolades, Greg Bentley and Keith More are recognized as Super Lawyers top

50 in OC and Top 100 in Southern California.

Recently, More was named the 2022 Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants in Orange County.

Of course, the firm’s success stories speak for themselves: While working on a multistory commercial building, one client tripped over company supplies and fell 25 feet, resulting in quadriplegia and permanent disability.

The firm achieved an award for $44.1M

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From left: Sam Hibbs, Steven Schuetze, Farnaz Salessi, Dane Gilliam, Greg Bentley, Keith More, Clare Lucich, Jaimi Groothuis, Nico Mamone, Braydon Bentley

in damages. In another case, a client was awarded $7.45M for injuries sustained when a company’s steel beam fell, striking his head and back. In yet another case, the firm secured a $30M catastrophic injury award for a client who was struck in the face by a truck driveshaft that sheared off and

careened through her windshield. These, and so many more client stories exemplify the dedication and tenacity of Bentley & More, attorneys who steadfastly refuse to quit until justice is served.

Known as passionate advocates, Bentley & More are described by clients as “aggressive

and confident, yet deeply compassionate.” A secret to their success? “We work closely with our clients to deeply understand their lives and needs – we tell their story,” says Bentley.

“We truly are helping people at their worst moments and creating a better life for them,” adds More.

4931 Birch Street, Newport Beach | bentleymore.com | P 949.870.3800 | F 714.835.5548

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610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1520, Newport Beach | Ken South’s Direct Line: 949.945-6925

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The FACE of WEALTH MANAGEMENT

KEN SOUTH FOUNDER AND CEO

TOWER 68 FINANCIAL ADVISORS As a young adult, Ken South spent countless hours watching over beachgoers from his perch in lifeguard Tower 68. The Newport Beach native went on to build a decadeslong career in financial services before founding his own independent firm, Tower 68 Financial Advisors – a name inspired by the care, attention, and watchfulness skills he learned from his first job on the beach, and which he now uses to oversee market conditions and manage more than $430M in client investments.

“After being in this business for almost four decades and living through numerous market cycles, it has become crystal clear to me that investors want answers to various questions. These can range from how accounts should be titled, how to save taxes, how a portfolio should be structured, etc.,” Ken explains. “At Tower 68 Financial Advisors, we have the combined experience to completely understand and answer all of these questions – we provide a very personalized experience.”

With a team boasting over 100 years of combined experience, Tower 68 offers deep levels of focus and expertise through active portfolio management – a practice that requires a deep understanding of market behaviors and trends. Their approach is both collaborative and proactive, and the firm often interfaces with other trusted professionals to make sure they are providing accurate reporting and education based on client needs. At Tower 68, the team lives by one very important mantra, ‘Be 100% at what we can control. Be the best you can be at what needs to be reacted to.’

“When people come into our office, they are surprised that our phones seldom ring, even during difficult market environments. This is because we are proactively reaching out to our clients to let them know how their portfolios are progressing and alerting them to things they should pay attention to.”

Tower 68 offers services to clients with portfolios of all sizes – with no minimums.

“People don’t usually start out with millions of dollars,” Ken says. “Assets are accumulated over time and invested for long-term growth. That’s why we grow the relationship with the client.”

As far as the secret to his lasting success, Ken believes his “learning for a living” mindset has served him well over the years.

“One thing I practice daily is research, research, research. An investor can never be too prepared. My best advice to others is to remember, the investment you may choose doesn’t know you own it. Don’t think you will hurt its feelings – it’s ok to move on if it’s not helping you toward your ultimate financial goal!”

Office Line: 949.945.6970 | Info@tower68.com | tower68.com

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The FACE of SOCAL LIFESTYLE

KEVIN MADDEN CEO

SMKFLWR As the creator of lifestyle’s new face of OC-built and Cali-made boutique clothing brands, Kevin Madden, CEO of SMKFLWR (surf-inspired clothing and lifestyle) says that having the guts to deliver on his promise to remain American made has paid off. “I always imagined having to take risks in business

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and keeping my promise to make all our clothing in the USA has been a risk worth taking.” Madden‘s loyal supporters of the brand add that a slightly higher price point for limited run graphics of locally drawn original artwork, extensive fabric quality sourcing and testing and haute couture

standards for construction is easily justified by the exclusivity of owning a piece from one of his limited release collections. Reminiscent of a bespoke shopping experience of brands at a much higher price point the refreshingly relevant offering of seasonal color palettes and fashion trends set the tone in a well-

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appointed boutique not often found in this space. From swimwear to ready-to-wear SMKFLWR lifestyle is keeping an everexpanding audience satisfied. New capsule drops are churned out as quickly as this brand has evolved into the latest in-the-know before-you-know brand and those styles will be once again flying into neighborhoods well beyond the confines of OC. After all,

OC is and always will be the epicenter of culture. A recent major partnership with vibey beach party Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL has SMKFLWR riding high tide into what is sure to be a hot summer of exciting new fashion streetwear and authentic board shorts designed and tested by local north side surfing legend Teddy “Shreddy” Navarro melding new school and old school

in a dare I say sophisticated way. Just 3 blocks from the pier with the waves breaking in the background all shipping, returns and customer service go straight through the flagship location at 301 Main St. in Huntington Beach. There you will find a new kind of lifestyle brand. One with undeniable southern California energy.

301 Main Street, Suite 109, Huntington Beach | smkflwr.com

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The FACE of WOMEN’S WELL-BEING From left:

DEIDRE DEGENAAR, CNM, WHNP-BC MSN | RACHEL ISRAEL, CNM, WHNP-BC VICKI APHAILEE, CNM, WHNP, MS | YOKO SUZUKI, MD, FACOG | ALLAN AKERMAN, MD, FACOG STEPHANIE LAO, MD | DEBBIE TOBIN, R.N.C.N.P | MAYRA SOHN, R.N.C.N.P

AkermanMed OBGYN & Midwifery AkermanMed has provided OBGYN services to women in Orange County since 2005. With multiple office locations (Orange, Santa Ana and now in Irvine) AkermanMed specialists have privileges for surgeries and deliveries at St Joseph Hospital of Orange, HOAG Newport, HOAG Irvine Fudge Family Birthing Suites and OCGMC. Without question, the stellar staff shares the same goal: to provide honest and superior care services to women.

“Patients love our care approach and see AkermanMed providers and staff as family,” says Dr. Akerman. “When it comes to establishing a long-lasting relationship with an OBGYN and caring for their family, they know

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that they can count on us to always be there.”

AkermanMed stands out for having a collaborative care team of physicians, midwives and nurse practitioners that offer options to women of all ages to make them feel empowered about their health care. They are recognized for excellent clinical outcomes, bedside manners, and patient satisfaction. In addition to English, all specialists speak another language: Spanish, Tagalog, Japanese, Afrikaans and Korean.

With a wide range of services, AkermanMed compassionately supports women through all stages of life. The practice providers: Allan Akerman MD, FACOG, Stephanie Lao MD,

22 Odyssey, Suite 200 (Opening August 2022) Irvine 949.AKERMAN

Yoko Suzuki, MD, FACOG, Midwives Vicki Aphailee, Rachel Israel, and Deirdre Degenaar, and Nurse Practitioners Debbie Tobin and Mayra Sohn, are all trained in evidencebased medicine and use their unique training to individualize care for each patient. The collaboration of doctors, midwives and nurse practitioners is what makes AkermanMed unique among healthcare providers as they can offer the best of both holistic and Western medicine.

“Our office provides a safe and comfortable environment where the patients’ needs always come first. Our providers will always take the time to discuss your preferences and options making you an active partner in your own care.”

1220 Hemlock Way, Suite 200 Santa Ana 714.966.9795 akermanmd.com

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The FACE of LAGUNA BEACH

JOHN STANALAND REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT

JOHN STANALAND GROUP IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2022 ALONE, THE JOHN STANALAND TEAM SOLD OVER $200,000,000 ON AND OFF THE MARKET. Unlike other agent teams in our market, we are not a 10, 20, or 30+ person team. We are proud to be a team of just four highly skilled associates. We’re even more proud to have such long-lasting client relationships, which we deeply value and owe much of our success to it’s why we’ve repeatedly set and broken local records, all while keeping our clients’ satisfaction and best interests top of mind. Our clients and colleagues describe us as highly efficient, hard-working, diligent, knowledgeable, proactive, and reliable. Our deep roots in coastal & South OC - with a lineage of 5 generations of local real estate experts - allow us to serve our clients as highly effective negotiators that do our very best on every deal, no matter the dollar amount. Our wide breadth of experience enables us to get you the biggest and best price when selling, or the very best deal on your dream home (or an ideal investment property) when buying.

We handle all of our transactions with utmost care, professionalism, sense of urgency and tenacity with purpose. We are always available for our clients; we’re just a simple text, email or call away. When looking to land that big deal or make your transaction as quick & efficient as possible, hire a team that has the ability, skill, track record, experience, and instinct to know what tackle to use in our Southern California market.

1833 South Coast Highway, Suite 210, Laguna Beach | 949.689.9047 | johnstanaland.com

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The FACE of BEAUTIFUL CLOSETS

KYRSTI ASHMALL

DEBORAH CLARK

GUS BUGARIN

DESIGN CONSULTANT

DESIGN CONSULTANT

MASTER INSTALLER

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

When it comes to installed custom storage, California Closets can build a great solution for almost any room in your home. Although closets are the company’s top seller, entertainment centers, pantries, and home offices are all in very high demand this year. Whether your taste profile leans toward modern, contemporary, transitional, traditional, luxe or all white, the company can design to your style.

“I love hearing my clients’ unique personal stories and finding a way for California Closets to fit into their everyday routine. My goal with my clients is to simplify the process and provide them with a fun and collaborative experience, all while designing the perfect solution for their space that is just as beautiful as it is functional” says Design Consultant Kyrsti Ashmall. “I really enjoy my work, and I love doing

things with my hands. Starting with hundreds of individual pieces - like a puzzle - God gives me the skills, knowledge, and strength to start and to complete a project that puts smiles on my clients’ faces” shares Master Installer Gus Bugarin. “Designing insightfully and understanding specific needs is critical to providing clients with great service” Design Consultant Deborah Clark points out, “California Closets sets a wonderful example of excellence and specific care in everything they do, and I try to honor my clients with the same kind of care, and treat them like family”.

California Closets offers custom storage designs for closets, offices, garages, laundry rooms, pantries, bars, and media centers. Reach out and book a design consultation today.

5921 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach / 2854 East Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar | 800.274.6754 / 714.899.4905 | californiaclosets.com

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The FACE of CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY

KIMBERLY CHAVALAS CRIPE PRESIDENT AND CEO

CHOC Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, CHOC’s president and chief executive officer, leads a mighty brigade of defenders of childhood. Under her leadership, everyone at CHOC – from medical providers and researchers to janitorial and administrative staff – is dedicated to keeping kids healthy and preserving the magic of childhood.

With two hospitals and multiple primary and specialty care centers located across four counties, CHOC is always close when families need care.

CHOC’s Primary Care Network provides regular well-checks and immunizations, helping ensure kids reach developmental milestones. CHOC’s centers of excellence provide highly specialized treatments for the most serious pediatric illnesses and injuries. Its research and innovation institutes are focused on translating real patient needs into comprehensive treatments so every child can reach their full potential.

The pediatric healthcare system has also partnered with Orange County schools to bring wellness centers to a cross section of school campuses. Through this unique partnership, students navigating an increasingly fastpaced world can now take a moment during the school day to catch their breath and collect their thoughts at their school’s calming “WellSpace.”

Learn more about CHOC’s passionate defense of childhood at choc.org.

1201 West La Veta Avenue, Orange | 714.509.8680 | choc.org

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The FACE of REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY & INFERTILITY

LAWRENCE B. WERLIN, MD, FACOG REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY & INFERTILITY (REI) SPECIALIST

COASTAL FERTILITY MEDICAL CENTER Celebrating 40 years of helping couples create their families in Orange County, Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin is one of the nation’s most noted Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) specialists. He pioneered the use of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) in Southern California and believes that educating patients regarding their fertility options is paramount. Reproductive Medicine is one of the most dynamic, rapidly changing fields of medicine. It is, and continues to be our goal, to help couples understand and utilize these changes to successfully achieve their goals. Due to his passion for teaching, we have compiled a number of seminars available on our website,

coastalfertility.com, to introduce the public to the world of fertility treatment. In addition, he informs the younger population about fertility preservation and freezing their eggs for the future. Coastal has been one of Orange County’s leading providers of reproductive care to infertility patients since 1982. Our lives are connected to our patients, and it becomes a lifetime relationship. Our patients keep us updated on all of their milestones. The center’s primary goal is personalized patient care and its dedicated staff are widely recognized for their compassion, as well as their special attention to the individual needs of their patients.

HONORS AND AWARDS • Orange Coast magazine’s Physicians of Excellence 2005-2021 • Los Angeles magazine’s Super Doctors 2008-2021 • America’s Best Doctors 1996-2020 • America’s Most Compassionate Doctor 2010-2014 • Patient’s Choice Award 2008- 2014 • Who’s Who in America 1998-2014 • Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2002-2010

15500 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 100, Ir vine | 949.726.0600 | CoastalFer tility.com

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The FACE of INTEGRITY

MATTHEW FEHLING PRESIDENT & CEO

BBB PACIFIC SOUTHWEST Inclusive businesses that act with integrity transform communities to achieve positive social impact. And that’s what Better Business Bureau (BBB) is all about.

By consistently challenging the status quo, Matthew Fehling is pushing the boundaries to ensure BBB remains a trusted, top of mind brand. As President & CEO, Fehling is a nationally praised leader for his reimagined implementation of the BBB mission.

“We take pride in continuing to improve, and respond appropriately to elevate the network of ethically conscious businesses in Orange County,” said Fehling.

“We want people to hear Better Business Bureau and know it’s a place of support for good businesses.”

Fehling’s empowering leadership encourages groundbreaking initiatives for BBB, including serving diverse business owners with educational summits, a self-paced online incubator, access to affordable capital with Kiva loans, and a premier accelerator program in partnership with GoDaddy.

Fehling strives to be an agent for change, and with BBB’s Torch Awards for Ethics, the bar is set for how trustworthy business operations can positively affect the community. Businesses leading the way in Orange County will be recognized at the September 13, 2022 celebration.

120 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach | 949.269.3255 | BBB.org

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The FACE of SPINE NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

DANIEL S. YANNI, MD, FAANS

NEUROSURGEON

DISC COMFORT, INC. Dr. Daniel S. Yanni is a board certified and spine fellowship trained neurosurgeon and is also one of the few surgeons in the country who specializes in Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery. Rated number one by his peers and patients alike, Dr. Yanni continues to research and develop new innovative approaches to surgical problems at his Disc Comfort, Inc. practice in Newport Beach.

“We bring the wealth of knowledge from the University academic days and marry it to a private practice concierge style model that provides the highest caliber of personalized care,” he says.

Dr. Yanni was a teenager in a high school anatomy class when he decided to become a neurosurgeon.

He graduated summa cum laude from UCLA in Neuroscience. His passion for Neurological Surgery grew further while in medical school at the University of California, San Diego.

“I was impressed by the anatomy and wiring in the brain and spine—how electrical signals are translated into motion, sensation, memories and speech,” says Yanni.

Ever focused on innovation, Dr. Yanni performs spine surgery through key-hole sized incisions, a minimally invasive procedure that allows patients to be released within hours or days and return to work within weeks.

In addition, Dr. Yanni also performs traditional open surgery for complex, deformity, and revision cases. He is also the project director for Augmented Reality in Spine Surgery (new technology in spine surgery) and serves on the Executive Board as Co-Director of Development for the Lumbar Spine Research Society.

“Any patient suffering from neck pain, back pain or difficulty walking – this is what we are here for.”

1501 Superior Avenue, Suite 214, Newport Beach | office 949.515.0051 | fax 949.515.0052 | yannimd.com

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The FACE of MEDICAL RADIOLOGY

ELIZABETH J. PUSEY, MD RADIOLOGIST

WOMEN’S MEDICAL IMAGING As a board-certified radiologist with decades of experience, Dr. Elizabeth Pusey is known as a compassionate physician who believes healthcare is a partnership with her patients. Dr. Pusey and her team work with you to assess personal risk for breast cancer and choose the best options for detection, offering both ultrasound and mammography for earlier detection.

“The intimate size of my practice is perfect for patients seeking a lifelong dedicated partner in their breast health and allows my team and I to build a unique and lasting relationship with our patients.”

Dr. Pusey received her B.S. from MIT., M.S. from Berkeley, and M.D. from UCSF. Her passion for accessible healthcare led her to found Rural Wellness, Inc., which currently operates three critical access hospitals in Oklahoma, with the mission of bringing top-quality healthcare to rural communities. She also heads the AVEM Rural America Foundation to support local programs that enhance the quality of life in rural communities.

361 Hospital Road, Suite 528, Newport Beach | 949.645.2321 | Epuseymdinc@gmail.com | DrPusey.com

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The FACE of ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

STEVEN A. MIYAMOTO, DDS ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON

FULLERTON ORAL SURGERY Recognized as one of the Top Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Orange County by Orange Coast Magazine, Dr. Steven Miyamoto has decades of experience providing high-level care to oral surgery patients. Dr. Miyamoto combines sophisticated technology with the latest oral surgery innovations to ensure your family’s oral health is in the best of hands.

Dr. Miyamoto ensures patient satisfaction by providing personalized care for each individual undergoing oral surgery.

He specializes in using growth factors and stem cells to expedite healing after surgery. He utilizes the patient’s own stem cells to speed up healing after wisdom teeth removal – this has virtually eliminated the risk of dry socket over the last seven years.

He also uses stem cells in the treatment of osteonecrosis, which is a risk of slow healing caused by medications that treat osteoporosis.

His practice also uses stem cells and growth factors to speed up healing in bone grafting to prepare for implants, treatment of facial injuries, and such state-of-the-art techniques as pinhole surgery.

A perfectionist, Dr. Miyamoto places all of his dental implants with computer guided planning techniques for more precise and successful surgeries. He specializes in full mouth reconstruction with implants through the “All on X” teeth replacement procedure.

In over 27-years of placing dental implants, his long-term success rate is 99.9%.

Dr. Miyamoto is fully trained in general anesthesia and can perform these procedures comfortably and safely with sedation.

He specializes in those with high dental anxiety. He is an inspector for the California State Board and helped write the licensure test for Dental Sedation Assistants. His staff is especially distinguished and fully licensed with the Dental Sedation Assistant Permit by the State Board, which only the best Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery assistants achieve.

Dr. Miyamoto’s favorite trips involved going on medical missions to an orphanage in China, rural areas of Ensenada and Guatemala with dental students from UCLA and Loma Linda, as well as serving at an annual free health care day in Orange County for those in need.

113 West Amerige Avenue, Fullerton | 714.525.1178 | Fullertonoralsurgery.com

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The FACE of PLASTIC SURGERY

GHADA AFIFI, MD, FACS HAHNS KIM, MD, FACS PLASTIC SURGEONS

AfifiMD, PlasticSurgeryClinic.com For over two decades, Ghada Afifi has been recognized as a gifted, double board certified plastic surgeon whose commitment to beautiful, natural-looking results has created a loyal following of delighted patients. Word-of-mouth referrals and results that speak for themselves have afforded her a high-demand practice (patients are willing to wait four to six months for an appointment). To meet the increased demand, Dr. Afifi went in search of a practice partner whose philosophy mirrored her own.

After an extensive search, she is delighted to welcome board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Hahns Kim to her busy practice. Dr. Kim boasts a prestigious affiliation with Loma Linda University Medical Center and has been in practice performing aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for 12 years. Having received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Kim completed his plastic surgery training at Mayo Clinic Arizona and now has a loyal following for his specializations in breast augmentation, lift, breast reconstruction, and body contouring including liposuction and abdominoplasty. Having been trained at Yale and Penn herself, Dr. Afifi was also impressed by his genuine commitment and care.

Drs. Afifi and Kim help patients who want to look refreshed while avoiding an overdone or frozen appearance. They offer numerous outpatient surgeries that accomplish more in one hour than five years of nonsurgical treatments. Technology has made surgery easier with less downtime, particularly for aging eyes and necks.

Another in-demand service, says Dr. Afifi, is reversing the effects of sub-quality work done elsewhere. “You are not just paying for the syringe of filler, you are paying for the expertise of the physician using it. We help restore a more youthful look without giving away the fact that patients had surgery. Often, even patients’ friends and family are not aware they’ve had a procedure, noting that they just look more rested and youthful.”

With two Orange County offices, and now two gifted board certified plastic surgeons at the helm, Drs. Afifi and Kim truly represent “the Face of Plastic Surgery” by providing beautiful, natural-looking results.

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The FACE of FAMILY LAW

JOHN R SCHILLING, APC ATTORNEY

JOHN R SCHILLING FAMILY LAW With over five decades of experience, you could say family law is in John R. Schilling’s DNA. Once dubbed among Orange County’s respected “Kings of the Courts,” Mr. Schilling has a core principle to provide his clients with individual, exceptional, and compassionate service that is unwavering.

With proven expertise the legal team at the firm offers the best and brightest minds in Family Law. Team members are carefully selected for their experience in Family Law, compassion for clients, and supportive skills.

At the forefront, a core value of integrity underpins every decision and interaction. “It is not about telling you what you want to hear; it is about delivering on our word, every time,” says Mr. Schilling.

“Most clients have little experience with the legal system, but they do know when promises are made and if they are kept.”

The life changing impact his legal expertise has made for clients is unprecedented. He recently received a graduation invitation for a young woman who was an infant when Mr. Schilling litigated her custody case. “At our firm, we treat each client as an individual with a unique set of challenges and expectations. We address their needs with meaningful attention, empathy for their circumstances, and a commitment to advocating on their behalf.”

Mr. Schilling’s participation in family law industry organizations is well-documented including American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; American Association for Justice; National Board of Trial Advocates. Given his tenure, he was also among the first group of lawyers to achieve the distinction of Certified Family Law Specialist. He is also the first and only Orange County attorney to be board certified in family law by the prestigious National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Known as an early riser, Mr. Schilling is often in his office just after sunrise reviewing his files for the day or speaking with clients. His commitment to his practice and clients is paramount.

“I love the practice of law so much – I always say if you do something you really love it’s not like going to work.”

4100 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 300, Newport Beach | 949.833.8833 | jrschilling.com

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The FACE of CHILDREN’S EAR, NOSE, THROAT-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY

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GURPREET AHUJA, MD | KEVIN HUOH, MD | COSETTE AUDIRAC, PA-C QIU ZHONG, MD | JAY BHATT, MD | NGUYEN PHAM, MD CHOC PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY DIVISION Expertise, integrity, and professionalism.

These are the attributes that form the foundation of the Otolaryngology Division of CHOC Children’s Specialists. The CHOC Pediatric Otolaryngology Division is the only group in Orange County that is exclusively dedicated to pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders. The division’s highly acclaimed surgeons are all board-certified and have received their pediatric fellowship training at various top institutions in the country.

The division’s surgeons are completely dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for ENT problems in children of all ages–from newborns to teenswhile fostering a trusting and professional relationship with our patients and their families. The three senior members, Dr. Ahuja, Dr. Pham and Dr. Huoh have been recognized by the Orange County Medical

Association as “Physicians of Excellence”.

The division’s doctors actively participate in a variety of CHOC Children’s Hospital’s multidisciplinary clinics, consistent with CHOC’s commitment to providing the finest care to all of OC’s children. The division is fully committed to providing state-of-theart treatment options for routine as well as complex pediatric ear, nose, throat-head and neck disorders. The division’s areas of expertise range from common management of tonsil and adenoid disorders and recurrent ear infections, to management of complex airway abnormalities, pediatric sinus disease, cleft lip and palate defects, gastroesophageal reflux related ENT issues, voice and speech problems, surgical management of head and neck masses and birth defects, and surgical management of hearing loss.

SPECIALTIES • Intracapsular tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy • Cochlear implants and BAHAs • Congenital and Acquired Masses of the Head and Neck • Surgical Management of Voice and Swallowing disorders • Airway reconstruction • Surgery for Sleep Apnea • Cleft Lip and Palate • Sinus Disease • Pediatric thyroid and parathyroid surgery • Vascular and Lymphatic Malformations • Anterior skull Base surgery

Our surgeons, and physician assistant, are available at five convenient locations throughout Orange County: 1010 W. La Veta Ave., Suite 710 Orange, CA 92868

446 Old Newport Blvd.

Newport Beach, CA 92633

250 E. Yale Loop, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92604

770 Pacific Coast Highway Seal Beach, CA 90740

26691 Plaza, Suite 130 Mission Viejo, CA 92691

714.633.4020 | specialists.chocchildrens.org/otolaryngology

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The FACE of JUSTICE

JENNIFER R. JOHNSON ATTORNEY

LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER R. JOHNSON As a former nurse, current lawyer and longtime advocate of social justice, Jennifer Johnson has dedicated both her personal and professional life to making a difference in her community.

“Often, the people I represent wouldn’t otherwise have a voice,” she says, “and that’s why it’s such an incredible honor to represent them in the court of law.”

In her legal practice, Ms. Johnson concentrates on catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and elder abuse, providing injured individuals with committed and compassionate representation in Southern California and many other parts of the country.

“I focus on cases that cry out for justice, because I strongly believe that access to justice is not a privilege for the few, but a right for all,” she says.

Prior to attending law school, Ms. Johnson served in one of the country’s most trusted professions— nursing. And in establishing her own law firm, she drew on her experience in that field, as well as on her expertise from working first at two prestigious defense firms and then at a national powerhouse plaintiff firm. “People often ask why I became a lawyer after already being a successful ICU nurse,” says Ms. Johnson, who has practiced law since 1992. “But as a nurse and a lawyer, my motivation has been the same: to make a difference in people’s lives.”

9210 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine | 714.884.4197 | fax 714.884.4206 | JenniferJohnsonLaw.com

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The FACE of BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS AND BATHS

TAMARA STRATTON LEED AP, UDCP

DEBBIE NASSETTA CKD, CBD, CID

JULIE WILKINS ASID

ROOMSCAPES

Whether your project is large or small, the Roomscapes design staff is available by appointment to discuss your remodeling needs. With a full staff of project managers and installers, your new kitchen or bath will exceed your expectations. Their turnkey approach is what produces the best results in a timely manner.

All of the talented Roomscapes designers are adept in every phase of kitchen and bath remodeling. Their expertise comes from years of working closely with clients, keeping up with trends and education in the industry and from their passion for their work. They also do other areas of the home, inside and out!! Consider an outdoor

kitchen to extend your living area and make entertaining so much more enjoyable. You can also depend on Roomscapes for all aspects of interior design, from furniture, flooring and lighting to decorative wall finishes to complete your project.

Each Roomscapes project is completed from design concept thru expert installation by the Roomscapes team of installers, so you can feel confident from start to finish. Visit their website and see the incredible range of design ideas they have created for past clients. Or, come to their showroom at SOCO in Costa Mesa in person – they look forward to meeting you!

Roomscapes Showroom at SOCO | 3323 Hyland Avenue, Suite G1, Costa Mesa | 949.448.9627 | roomscapes.net

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The FACE of PERSONAL INJURY LAW

SAMER HABBAS ATTORNEY

THE LAW OFFICES OF SAMER HABBAS Ambitious to strike a path of his own, founder Samer Habbas formed The Law Offices of Samer Habbas in 2006—a fullservice personal injury law firm—on the mantra that the client always comes first; “Our client’s satisfaction is our success,” he says.

Samer and his team work on a variety of personal injury cases from car accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls, dog bites, elder abuse and more. His office is well known among insurance carriers for not backing down and always fighting to get his clients the best settlement possible.

When asked what sets his firm apart Samer notes, “Our philosophy centers around offering every client a personalized experience where they will have direct communication with their attorney both in pre-litigation and litigation. Our clients are treated as more than just a number here. My firm is designed to take cases and handle them all the way through trial, we are a litigating firm.”

Samer has earned several awards that reflect his hard work in the field. Due to his aggressive approach, he has resolved numerous cases for seven figures. He recently secured an $11,000,000.00 settlement for a truck accident that left his client with catastrophic injuries. In addition, Samer secured a settlement for $3,450,000.00 for a motorcyclist struck by a motorist.

Outside the office, Samer is a contributing and involved member of the community. He is a regular supporter of several non-profit organizations such as the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and Best Buddies. The office routinely holds toy drives, food drives, and school supply drives for the local community, and provides scholarships to students. Samer also enjoys mentoring law school students and providing them clerkships with his firm. Many of those clerks stay at the firm and are now standout attorneys who embody the core beliefs of the office.

With locations in Irvine, Anaheim, Los Angeles, El Segundo, Riverside, and San Diego, if you ever need a personal injury attorney that has his client’s best interest at heart contact The Law Offices of Samer Habbas and Associates.

200 Spectrum Center Driver, Suite 1230, Irvine | 949-570-5660 | habbaspilaw.com

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The FACE of FINE MEXICAN CUISINE

JAVIER CUADRA OWNER

URBANA MEXICAN GASTRONOMY + MIXOLOGY Restaurateur Javier Cuadra was born in Michoacán, “the belly” of Mexico. Michoacán boasts an abundance of culture and delectable street foods which influenced Javier into opening a restaurant showcasing the region’s finest offerings. “I always had a passion for food, while going to college for international business I worked in the restaurant industry and this inspired me to have my own one day.

Experiencing the unique cuisine that Mexico has to offer and seeing how there was nothing like that in Orange County inspired me to bring a small piece of Mexican culture here.” Javier’s love of “street food” has heavily influenced URBANA’s eclectic menu, which features natural and fresh ingredients including handmade tortillas, gourmet tacos and snapper ceviche, creatively prepared by Chef Ernie Alvarado. “My personal favorite are the Mole enchiladas, made with a house made Mole sauce that reminds me of home,” says Javier. Located in the Anaheim Packing House, the candle-lit ambiance at URBANA is inspired by the ‘Dia de los Muertos’ celebration, a nod to Javier’s October 30th birthday, and since opening, the restaurant has earned the Golden Foodie Award among other recognitions. “The fact that together with Chef Alvarado we were able to change how people see Mexican cuisine is a huge accomplishment.”

Inside SkyDeck Del Mar | 12841 El Camino Real, San Diego | 858.925.7236 | UrbanaDelMar.com

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The FACE of PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

BRENT MOELLEKEN, MD, FACS PLASTIC SURGEON

BRENT MOELLEKEN, MD Just developed and perfected, Dr. Moelleken now offers the LBAM, a breast augmentation technique using his trademarked LiveFill. Fundamentally different from fat injection or transfer, the LBAM is for subtle augmentation of the breasts in women not wishing to have synthetic breast implants.

The LBAM joins many of Dr. Moelleken’s other innovations like Live Fill, Ultrashort Incision Cheek Lift, the 360 Face Lift, the Hybrid Tummy Tuck, and numerous other trademarked procedures for obtaining a more natural appearance ... without the classic signs of surgery.

For those patients wishing to have minimally invasive procedures, Cloud Med Spa Beverly Hills is a minimally invasive extension of his surgical practice. In Cloud Med Beverly Hills, Dr. Moelleken’s team has created a unique, comfortable and serene environment for patients. A variety of nonsurgical solutions include stateof-the-art lasers and radio frequency-based technologies, platelet rich plasma (PRP) for face and hair loss, along with an array of treatments for skin rejuvenation, body contouring, and skin resurfacing.

Dr. Moelleken’s work has been published in numerous medical journals and has been presented nationally and internationally. He is also very active in charity work through his own About Face Surgical Foundation, as well in other foundations that serve veterans and the LGBTQ community. Dr. Moelleken has offices in Beverly Hills and Santa Barbara. He trained at Harvard, Yale, UCSF, and UCLA, where he is an associate clinical professor of surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery.

When not working in his private practice or teaching UCLA plastic surgery residents, you can find Dr. Moelleken cycling in the mountains or spending time with his wife, kids, and their three dogs.

120 South Spalding Drive, Suite 110 | Beverly Hills | 310.273.1001 | drbrent.com | @drbrentmoelleken

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The FACE of LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

Mr. Albright specializes in Labor and Employment Law. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and a Master’s Degree from The National Institute of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Albright is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

CLIFTON ALBRIGHT ATTORNEY

ALBRIGHT, YEE & SCHMIT, APC Clifton W. Albright is the President of Albright, Yee & Schmit, APC, a prestigious boutique law firm in Newport Beach and Los Angeles.

Newport Beach 17 Corporate Plaza Drive, Suite 374, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Los Angeles 707 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 3600, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213.833.1700 | ayslaw.com

“Throughout our 40 year history, our law firm has become well known and recommended for the quality of its legal work and personalized service. We understand our clients’ objectives and we strive to exceed their expectations.” said Mr. Albright.

The firm’s practice areas include: Employment Counseling, Education and Litigation, Workplace Investigations, Business and Commercial Litigation, General Liability

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Litigation, Cannabis Licensing, Operational Development, and Regulatory Compliance.

A sought-after speaker, Mr. Albright conducts continuing education programs for attorneys, executives, and employees in such areas as employment and labor law, business management, and complex litigation.

Mr. Albright received an AV-Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was named a 2022 Southern California Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine. In 2022, the Los Angeles Business Journal named him a ‘Top 100 Lawyer’ and a ‘Leader of Influence: Minority Attorneys’. Mr. Albright was also the recipient of the ‘Lawyer of the year’ award from The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce in 2017. However, Mr. Albright’s most significant accomplishment is being wise enough to marry his amazing wife Stella and becoming the proud father of three outstanding sons.

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CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL 2022 California Wine Festival returned to Dana Point on April 22 and 23 for two days of coastal tasting events at Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel and Sea Terrace Park.

Guests were able to sample offerings from over 70 wineries across many of the Golden State’s winemaking regions paired with gourmet food selections from many of Orange County’s top restaurants. Guests also enjoyed live entertainment, taking in expansive coastal views and participating in interactive activations hosted by select sponsors.

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