Branden Nikka

Associate

Overview

Branden Nikka is an associate in Crowell’s Los Angeles office. His practice focuses on commercial and mass tort, product, and consumer litigation. He is a member of the firm’s Transportation Practice.

Prior to joining Crowell, Branden served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Sandra S. Ikuta of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Branden received his J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where he served as chief managing editor for the Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs.

Career & Education

    • University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 2023
      Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs: chief managing editor
    • University of Southern California, B.A., Political Science, 2019
    • University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 2023
      Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs: chief managing editor
    • University of Southern California, B.A., Political Science, 2019
    • California
    • California

Branden's Insights

Client Alert | 11 min read | 04.23.25

Recall Litigation Report: Trends in 2024 Continue Into 2025

Looking back at 2024, manufacturers were extremely busy navigating a high number of recalled products and corresponding litigation. A number of these 2024 litigation and class action trends appear to be carrying over into 2025....

Branden's Insights

Client Alert | 11 min read | 04.23.25

Recall Litigation Report: Trends in 2024 Continue Into 2025

Looking back at 2024, manufacturers were extremely busy navigating a high number of recalled products and corresponding litigation. A number of these 2024 litigation and class action trends appear to be carrying over into 2025....