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August 15, 2011 Advertising Supplement

BEST PLACESTO WORK INLOS ANGELES

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1. Point B

Point B has been a pioneer in the consultingindustry and aspects of its novel approachhave been widely copied. For example,Point B was one of the first professionalfirms to make the welfare of its professionalsthe essence of its existence and the center-piece of its mission. The company alsoencourages its professionals to use the firmto enable the truly important aspects oftheir lives and uniquely giving associatesthe primary say in whether they travel ornot. In late 2008, Point B began the processof becoming an employee-owned company.The three founders sold 20% of the firm’sequity to its employees via an EmployeeStock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The foundersintend to transition 100% of the firm’s own-ership to its employee-owners via this vehi-cle in coming years.

Point B also has a feedback-driven cul-ture. To support that culture, the companyhas a unique online tool where associatescan submit “associate contributions”when someone helps them out. It is PointB’s way of recognizing the supportiveactions that happen every day—and at theend of the year, Point B has (on average)over 5000 associate contributions submit-ted – just another illustration as to whythe company has this year reached thenumber one spot on this year’s Best Placesto Work list, Large Company category.

2. North Highland

North Highland is a global consulting firmthat where every employee has an owner-ship stake in the company. Employeescome to work each day to advance reward-ing careers by doing what they love –leveraging their experience to achieve

results for clients. The company’s philoso-phy is: “Own Your Life. Own Your Career.Own Your Company.”

North Highland provides and supportsthe technology needed to work in anyoffice or virtually. The company maintainsa local-only policy, which means thatemployees only work with clients that arewithin an hour’s drive. However, ifemployees enjoy travel, and their skills areneeded elsewhere, they can volunteer fortravel and be rewarded for doing so. Thelocal focus gives North Highlanders moretime to get involved in their communitiesin ways that are meaningful to them. Theyhelp business, government and non-profitclients define strategies, streamline opera-tions, empower people, integrate suppli-ers, leverage technology and maximizecustomer interaction. On the extracurricu-lar side, the company offers on-site per-sonal development and/or stress manage-ment workshops, seminars, or classes, andmany of the company’s offices have SocialCommittees that plan outings, happyhours, sporting events, etc to promotesocializing with colleagues and familymembers.

3. Equity Office

Equity Office is a great place to workbecause of how its employees are treated.There is a great work/life balance, commit-ment to excellence, and compensation/benefits package. The entire team works tocreate a workplace that treats employeeswith dignity and respect and responds tothe value they bring. The company pro-vides comprehensive benefits includingmedical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matchand profit sharing, tuition reimbursement,

adoption and surrogate assistance, flexiblework arrangements, and summer hours.

Equity Office also has an “ExceptionalPeople Program” which recognizes employ-ees for day to day contributions as well as“Elite” larger contributions. There is a bud-get of over $200,000 to recognize employ-ees every year. Also, every employee hasdevelopment goals to help them growwithin their career and within the compa-ny when desired. The company has Manag-er in Training programs and successionplanning programs. The company providesan on-site massage professional on Fridaysand its popular workplace outings includesummer picnics, a cruise of LA harbor, an80’s party, bowling, and many other team-building activities. The company also hostsa quarterly Charity Program in which Equi-ty Office accepts nominations fromemployees for charities that need sponsor-ship. Equity Office then adopts the organi-zation and supports it with employee vol-unteers and financial assistance.

4. Bryan Cave LLP

Bryan Cave’s employees’ long tenure andlow turnover exemplifies the quality ofwork-life the firm provides. At all levels,employees are approachable and team-ori-ented. The firm also provides manyavenues and incentives for collaborationand supports professional development.

The firm also maintains a family-likeatmosphere – plus, the office is at thebeach. The ocean views and fun atmos-phere add to employees’ satisfaction.

5. PCL Construction Services Inc.

PCL is 100% employee-owned by themajority of its salaried employees. It is

easy to love your company and your workwhen the people who own the PCL familyof companies are the people who executeand lead the work to completion. Theemployee ownership model creates adynamic culture with a strong sense offamily and camaraderie. PCL employeestrust, respect and enjoy working with eachother. PCL has a core set of values thatemployees embrace and routinely practicethrough their professionalism and otherwork behaviors.

6. CresaPartners

CresaPartners provides its entire employeebase with a genuinely open environment,flexible work schedules, holiday bonuses,additional time-off during the holidaysand several company functions annually.As any family would, CresaPartners hon-ors employees for birthdays, holidays andanniversaries and even conducts compa-ny-sponsored bowling events and all-employee office socials once per month.

7. Slalom Consulting

Slalom has a high-energy, entrepreneurial,collaborative mindset. The firm strives tobe employee driven and regularly solicitsfeedback, giving employees a say in thecompany’s future plans. Slalom’s localmodel allows employees to build long-term relationships with companies in theirown communities, eliminating unwantedtravel and giving them more time to beinvolved in the communities where theylive. Slalom also provides employees withopportunities to innovate and build theirexpertise in exciting new practice areas.

The Best Places to Work inLos Angeles: A Look at the WinnersTHE 5th annual Best Places to Work in

Los Angeles awards celebration hostedby the Los Angeles Business Journal at

the JW Marriott at L.A. Live on Tuesday,August 9th saluted companies that, accord-ing to the people who work for them, are themost successful in business and in nurturingtheir own. Each company has its own specialmethods of elevating morale and team spiritto new heights, but one thing that is com-mon among all of them is a commitment tothe concept that employees’ well-beingdirectly impacts a company’s well-being—inthe eyes of the public, its business partners,customers and shareholders.

The Los Angeles Business Journal part-nered with Best Companies Group to identi-fy the top 75 companies that were honored.Best Companies Group were also responsiblefor the survey and analysis process for theBest Places to Work in Los Angeles Program.Their description of “How We Did It,” out-lining the analytical process utilized isdetailed in this special supplement.

Below is a snapshot view of the Best Placesto Work in Los Angeles, broken down by size ofcompany – Large (250 or more employees),Medium (25 to 249 employees) and Small (15to 24 employees).

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8. Bingham McCutchen LLP

Last year, as part of Bingham’s commit-ment to ongoing staff professional devel-opment, the law firm held a mandatoryinteractive session led by the senior man-ager of diversity and inclusion in eachU.S. office. “Many Voices, One Bingham”helped identify the personal, even uncon-scious, biases each employee carries anddiscussed ways to harness differences toimprove work relationships and workproduct.

9. Bentley Prince Street Inc.

Bentley Prince Street is a “Strengths Based

Organization,” by which every employeeparticipates in a Gallup Strengths Surveyand the company implements thosestrengths into its everyday work sched-ules. A comprehensive wellness programis also offered to all associates: an on-sitegym, on-site clinic where prescriptions areavailable, private nutrition and exerciseconsultations. Bentley Prince Street alsohas an open door policy for all.

10. Ryan LLC

Ryan provides an energized, challenging,rewarding, and flexible work environmentthat respects the need for total life bal-ance. Employees are empowered toachieve results, with tools and resourcesneeded, while taking advantage of the

unique “myRyan” environment that sup-ports life balance. Because Ryan measuresperformance on results achieved, nothours worked, employees can work whereand when they are most efficient andeffective - no set office hours. Communityservice opportunities are also readily avail-able.

11. Aerotek Inc.

The mantra at Aerotek is “People. Fit. Per-fectly.” Aerotek’s people thrive in a perfor-mance-driven culture and have passionfor what they do. Every Aerotek employeemaintains a commitment to customerfocus, a drive for results, integrity, trust,diversity and self-development and knowsthat he or she is part of a consultative

partnership that delivers industry-focusedexpertise and inspires diversity, ideas andprofessional development.

12. GolinHarris

Employees at the fast-paced full-service PRand communications firm relish the rela-tionships they have with their coworkers,the inspiring culture of the organization,the great benefits and the firm’s lead-by-example style of management. GolinHar-ris also offers employees professionaldevelopment and social events eachmonth; recognition programs; and per-haps most importantly, the chance forevery employee to be heard, recognizedand treated respectfully for the job he orshe performs.

13. Lockheed Federal Credit Union

LFCU employees appreciate that the CreditUnion where they work enables them tokeep that delicate balance between work &home life. Their opinion matters & theyfeel they are respected parts of a team. Theexecutives are approachable, the companypolicies are employee-friendly and the staffmaintains an atmosphere that enablesthem top have fun at work and laugh atthemselves. LFCU also gives back to thecommunity thru numerous charities andencourages employees to participate.

14. HKS Architects Inc.

HKS staff members consistently commenton how they feel valued at HKS – fromcompany lunches, to the quarterly bonusprogram, to the principals’ open-door pol-icy, to the annual Christmas party in thefirm’s corporate headquarters – the com-pany makes it well-known that it cares forits members. Most of HKS’ staff has beenwith the company for seven years orlonger, with vice president and aboveretention rates at 14 years.

15. Altour International Inc.

Altour is a very closely-knit organization.The open door policy is especially effec-tive. The company’s President/CEO main-tains a high level of visibility and is regu-larly available for discussion for allemployees. Altour has also established anunbeatable reputation in the travel indus-try. The amount of pride held by Altouremployees regarding their place of workcontinues to inspire them daily.

16. Edmunds.com

Edmunds is a progressive employer thatplaces a high level of focus on work envi-ronment and the well being of its employ-ees. The company President personallyreads every verbatim answer from thecompany’s annual employee survey.Edmunds believes it has a highly talentedworkforce and the employees thoroughlyenjoy the professional camaraderie that isfostered there. One of the company’sgoals is to become the best employer inSouthern California.

17. Wells Fargo & Company

Wells Fargo believes that the contributionsof each person are necessary and valued.Staff are considered “team members,” notemployees. Wells Fargo seeks to promotefrom within and provide extensive train-ing and development programs. WellsFargo also supports team member givingand volunteerism. Each year, thousands ofteam members share their time and talentshelping their neighborhoods and commu-nities succeed. And team members appre-ciate their company’s commitment to


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18. Getty Images

The most common responses from staff aboutwhy they love to work at Getty are the peopleand the products. Getty’s talented and pas-sionate employees enjoy the camaraderie andchallenges of working in an innovative andentrepreneurial environment. They feelempowered to continually evolve, drive anddeliver a powerful customer experience withGetty’s imagery, music and services. Plus,Getty also provides tangible rewards, includ-ing competitive pay and benefits, and bonuseligibility for all employees.

19. Protiviti Inc.

Protiviti’s close-knit team and opportunityfor personal and professional growth aretwo primary reasons that the company is agreat place to work. Protiviti also chal-lenges employees to not just share in itsoverall vision, but also to assume a leader-ship role in evolving and directing it. Pro-tiviti provides employees with countlessopportunities to develop both personallyand professionally, promotes a healthywork-life balance and organizes social andvolunteer opportunities with colleagues.

20. Rothstein Kass

Rothstein Kass is determined to maintain abalanced work environment that enables allemployees to achieve their professional andpersonal life objectives. Candid, interactivecommunications are part of daily life at

Rothstein Kass. At least twice yearly, employ-ees at every level and location put their workaside to hear the co-managing principals’report on the state of the firm. They also visitall locations regularly throughout the year,interacting with staff at every level.

21. Transwestern

Transwestern’s leadership approach ismulti-faceted, unique and specific to itsorganization. The company has a trueentrepreneurial philosophy that beginswith each region of the company and fil-ters down to the individual team mem-bers. Transwestern is a flat organization,

yet team members can expand their posi-tion through drive and creativity with nojob bands to hold them back. Transwest-ern’s offices also regularly celebrate teammembers’ birthdays, milestones and ser-vice anniversaries with lunch outings andoffice parties during the workday.

22. Western Asset Management Company

Employees love working at Western Assetbecause of the unique culture - a culture ofinvestment excellence centered on team-work and fostered by an environment thatencourages open exchange of ideas. West-ern Asset also offers its employees on-site

personal development and/or stress man-agement workshops, seminars, and classes,and the company maintains a robustintranet system for employees to accesswith a dedicated administrator to keepinformation fresh and up to date.

23. Jones Lang LaSalle

Jones Lang LaSalle offers employees aculture and work environment that cre-ates opportunities to learn, grow and todo their best work every day. In turn,the company’s people are valued and are

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who have proven that they know what it

takes to create environments where people

love to come to work. Identifying and recog-

nizing these outstanding workplaces is a joint

effort of The LA Business Journal and Best

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The Best Places to Work in Los Angeles

program was open to all publicly or privately

held companies with at least 15 employees

working in LA County. The workplace assess-

ment and survey process was managed by

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BCG, an independent workplace excellence

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regularly rewarded and recognized.Jones Lang LaSalle believes that themanager-employee relationship is criti-cal to successful performance and devel-opment. Employees are given theunique opportunity to inform theirmanagers of what “meaningful” rewardslook like to them.

24. Mattel Inc.

One fundamental highlight that Mattelemployees point out time and time againis the camaraderie that is developedamong their peers. Mattel is an organiza-tion driven by creative, passionate, andinnovative individuals, and employeesvalue the relationships, trust and respectthat are fostered among their colleagues.In addition, Mattel’s dedication to its phil-anthropic outreach efforts provides forpowerful employee engagement, asemployees rally around Mattel’s vision of“making a meaningful difference, onechild at a time.”

25. HealthCare Partners

Medical Group Inc.

HealthCare Partners’ decentralized man-agement style empowers employees andphysicians throughout the organizationto make decisions about how to operatetheir medical offices, so healthcare canremain a local business. Innovation isencouraged and rewarded. The company

also brings together many cross-func-tional teams to ensure it is implement-ing best practices from each of its sixregions. Staff and physicians also sharecommon annual clinical quality andcustomer service goals, making the orga-nization a thoughtful and purposefulplace to work.

26. Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente employees are com-mitted to their place of work because theorganization works on the philosophythat everyone’s “whole selves” can cometo work proudly. Minds focus on the mis-sion of service; competitive wages sup-port bodies; hearts see meaning in work;and spirits are rewarded by fulfilling thequest to enrich lives. On-site fitness cen-ters, group fitness classes, and lunchtimeand after-work walking groups also helpemployees “de-stress” and reach theirwellness goals while making friends andhaving fun.

27. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

In 1974, 24 attorneys formed KattenMuchin Zavis. They sought to create a lawfirm that was more innovative and entre-preneurial than those they had left. Theirgoal was to provide superb legal servicesand creative business advice to businessesand individuals, while also creating thebest and most rewarding possible cultureand work environment for the firm’s mostvalued assets, the employees. They took a

risk, and they succeeded.

28. Sheppard Mullin

At Sheppard Mullin, firm managementhas succeeded in creating a satisfying envi-ronment that balances work and family.The firm’s “Client’s First” initiative recog-nizes attorneys and staff on a monthlybasis for hard work and extra effort,through an online congratulatory messagevia the companywide intranet and a Nord-strom gift card. The firm also honors bothemployee community service efforts anddiversity initiatives with separate annualawards in these areas.

29. Glendale Adventist Medical Center

GAMC’s employees say that some of themain reasons they work and stay atGAMC include the mission-driven envi-ronment and opportunities for advance-ment. They also tell leadership that noother job they’ve had has had such ‘awe-some people’ working together as a team— everyone is like family, making it fun tocome to work. GAMC leadership alsothinks through issues and decisions in away that helps make sure that employeesfeel supported.

30. SNR Denton US LLP

SNR Denton’s global platform createsattractive business opportunities for itslawyers and lateral candidates. They areproud of their culture which nurtures qual-ity, collegiality and communication across

services. Recent visitors to the Los Angelesoffice from other United States offices andfrom its Dubai, Hong Kong, London andMoscow offices have all complimented theLos Angelse office on its quality of work,efficiency, teamwork, hospitality and com-fortable office environment.

31. Reznick Group

Reznick encourages personal and profes-sional growth at every level of an employ-ee’s career, giving constant, productivefeedback on performance and real-worldopportunities for advancement. The man-agement encourages open communica-tions up and down the corporate chain ofcommand and everyone knows what hisor her duties entail and what is expectedof them. Above all else, the firm has fos-tered a culture of teamwork, which perme-ates the work, the relationships with col-leagues and every task the team takes on.

32. Shared Technologies Inc.

Shared is more than a company for whichits employees work; it is a community thatshares its challenges, its burdens, its disap-pointments, its joy, its talent and its suc-cess. Shared’s philosophy is that it isbound by more than a set of tasks andgoals. It is bound by a commitment of car-ing that transcends the work place andinspires employees to get the job done andhave fun in the process. The company alsohappens to offer uniquely strong employ-ee health benefits.

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professionals, embrace this mission to inspire, nourish, and protect the total health of the people and families

who depend on us. If you are ready to enhance your career experience and realize your passion for helping

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1. Walker Financial Partners LLC

Insurance & Financial Services

Employees at Walker Financial Partnerslove the open dialogue, family atmosphere,recognition and the work and support thecompany provides to the community.Though in a conservative industry, thecompany’s office maintains a down-to-earth feel where long-lasting client rela-tionships and friendships among co-work-ers are forged. Walker has a tight-knit teamthat maintains open communication andis as comfortable challenging one anotheras they are supporting each other.

Three times a year Walker has meetingsbetween employees and management withan open dialogue regarding how the firm isdoing and areas that need improvement.Walker also conducts an office survey thatallows all employees to evaluate all aspects ofthe firm: from physical plant to performanceof specialists to a management report. Theyalso always find time to celebrate employeebirthdays once a month in the break roomwith cake, candles and singing. It’s this blendof operational enhancements and lighter,morale-boosters such as bringing in snacksand treats a couple times per month foreveryone to share that helped place Walkerright at the top of the list of 2011 Best Placesto Work list, Medium Company category.

2. NSBN LLP

NSBN, a full-service CPA firm, has a workenvironment that emphasizes teamwork,family, and good health. Perks & benefits

that employees enjoy include luxuriousweekly massages, a beautiful newly remod-eled office space in Beverly Hills and funand exciting social events. The firm pridesitself on being environment friendly andcommunity oriented and encourages thesame from its people. There’s a popularemployee lounge with a TV and a regular-ly stocked assortment of healthy snacks,energy bars, nuts, fresh fruit, yogurt,assorted juices, designer coffees and teas.The company even provides a healthy din-ner every night of the week for employeeswho work late during the busy season.

The company offers flex work hours,the ability to work from home, on-site per-sonal development workshops, seminarsand conferences, and various other oppor-tunities to promote a positive and ener-getic work environment. Everyone workstogether in a family type atmosphere andretention of talent is extremely high.NSBN even offers summer employmentfor employees’ family members who havestudent status, and invites employee fami-ly members to the firm’s annual holidayparty, picnic and Dodger Night.

3. New Horizons Computer Learning

Centers of Southern California

New Horizons Computer Learning Centersof Southern California is an authorizedtraining provider for many industry-recog-nized software and certification organiza-tions that is proud of its commitment tothe personal and professional develop-

ment of its employees. One of the uniqueprograms that New Horizons features forits employees is its dance/exercise breaksin which the entire office takes a breakfrom working and heads to the dance stu-dio next door for a 30-minute dance“work out.” The company also features aWii Bowling Tournament for all employ-ees. Bowlers get to play three games eachduring working hours. This promotes arich team-building experience along withthe health benefits of mind/body activity.

As a Corporate Advocate for WorkingWardrobes, New Horizons supports themission to empower unemployed andlow-income individuals by increasing theirself-esteem. The company also regularlyhosts clothing drives to provide men andwomen with the professional dress neces-sary for job interviews and employmentand recently donated over 60 computersand monitors to the local Youth Networkorganization, which provides shelter andeducation for homeless teens and fosteryouth. Such activities set an example andreinforce the company’s encouragementof all its employees to get involved withthe community on some level.

4. True Partners Consulting

The culture at True Partners Consulting iswell received by all its employees – large-ly because the firm strives for work lifebalance while providing individuals withthe opportunity to become tax experts.True Partners regularly offer company

provided lunches, and provide a Wii anda ping pong table. The company encour-ages its people to take time away fromwork to have fun with one another, in anattempt to strengthen team bonds andrelieve stress.

5. uSamp

uSamp started as an organization thatemployed a handful of sharp, energetic,enthusiastic, and flexible entrepreneursthat were able to quickly grow the organi-zation to its current size. Often withgrowth, comes unwanted change andshifts in procedures and company culture.What sets uSamp apart from most is thatthe company is successful at committingto an environment of positive energy,team-work, dynamic idea transfers, cultur-al celebration, professional growth, andcreative/fun staff events.

6. Wpromote Inc.

Wpromote’s team of over 60 employeeswith a diverse set of talents, share a singu-lar focus to provide remarkable results fortheir clients, manages to consistently havefun doing their jobs.

Among the various in-house activitiesthat keep the Wpromote team energized,there’s the ping pong table set up – whereemployees or departments challenge eachother. Wpromote also encourages employ-ees to become members and join any

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7. RBZ LLP

RBZ’s culture is driven by mutual respectwhere all employees can express theiropinions by encouraging two-way com-munication between staff and manage-ment. Partners make themselves availableto listen to younger team members who,in turn, do not hesitate to express them-selves to their supervisors. During thebusiest times, RBZ makes the work enjoy-able by offering catered meals on week-nights, concierge services, car washes,weekly manicures and massages.

8. Wong, Doody, Crandall, Wiener

Employees love coming to work at Wong,Doody, Crandall, Wiener, where theyknow their opinions are not only valued,but expected. The office provides a relaxedatmosphere where dogs and flip flops arewelcome. The firm works tirelessly andenthusiastically for its clients but knowsthe importance of winding down at theend of the day – and the ping pong table,basketball hoop and Wii system helpthem do just that.

9. Morley Builders

Morley is like one big family working forthe same common goal. The companyprovides employees with a friendly, open

door policy. Morley is a place where peo-ple can use their talents as individuals in ateam atmosphere. Management is verypersonable and all levels are approachableand sincere when talking with otheremployees. The company runs a verytransparent business, sharing updates withall employees. The organization is honest,full of integrity, and as responsible to itsemployees as it is to its clients.

10. GNW-Evergreen Insurance Services LLC

To quote GNW-Evergreen employeesthemselves, the owners genuinely careabout the employees. Employees say that itis a pleasure working with a company likeGNW-Evergreen because care is shown toeach staff member, as well as respect for

employee opinions. GNW-Evergreen is agrowing, forward thinking and energizedorganization that works hard, plays hard,values the individual, and strives to main-tain its “family feel” in the office.

11. P2S Engineering Inc.

P2S strives to support and offer its teammembers the best resources and benefits,including fun activities, health challenges,and open environment; a healthy corpo-rate culture with open door policy and sus-tainability engraved into the heart of thebusiness; training and continued careerdevelopment offered to all employees; amanagement team that is open to employ-ee suggestions; family-oriented principalsand firm; and state-of-the art technologyand tools provided to all employees.

12. The Phelps Group

The Phelps Group’s founder and CEO, JoePhelps, is the author of “Pyramids AreTombs,” a business book on the flatteningof the organizational pyramid structure. Hepractices what he preaches by emphasizingthe key elements of job satisfaction at thePhelps Group, including: recognition for ajob well done; a healthy working environ-ment; meaningful work; responsibility;accountability; equitable compensation;the chance to learn; the chance to do greatwork; and understanding how the workrelates to the overall goals.

13. Cal Net Technology Group

Cal Net creates an entrepreneurial envi-ronment in which its technical staff get todo what they love to do - use their knowl-edge to optimize clients’ IT infrastructures.They are engaged on a daily basis to pro-vide creative solutions and are soughtafter regularly to provide intelligent reso-lutions to complex IT predicaments. Staffis equipped with a strong climate of sup-port and a culture of recognition andappreciation, blended with an environ-ment that empowers career paths andfinancial rewards.

14. CaseStack Inc.

CaseStack is a fun, energetic, and rela-tively casual company embracinggrowth, technology, flexibility andopportunity. Creativity and collaborationare encouraged, and all levels of the orga-nization are 100% accessible. All ideas forimprovement from any employee in thecompany are welcomed and taken seri-ously. For a relatively small company,CaseStack also provides its employeeswith a notably comprehensive employeebenefits package.

15. TravelStore

TravelStore is an employee-owned travelmanagement company. With beautifuloffices in great locations, the companyoffers outstanding benefits and a large per-centage of the staff have been together forwell over 10 years. Employees celebrateeach others’ achievements, both profession-al and personal. The company strives tounderscore that the enjoyment of the workis equally as important as the job itself.

16. Windes & McClaughry Accountancy

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17. NorthStar Moving Corporation

NorthStar employees love having work flex-ibility, the ability to be promoted fromwithin, and an engaging work atmosphere.A true family atmosphere, NorthStar wel-comes employees to bring their child orspouse to work any time. All company par-ties and activities are also family friendly.Employees frequently attend each other’smajor life events such as baby showers,weddings etc. Employees are thought of asteam members and management is on thatsame team – families and all.

18. Partners Trust Real Estate Brokerage

Partners Trust offers all its employees a par-ticularly welcoming office environment.Staff are cordial and each office locationseems to emit the same positive vibe bothfrom associates and staff. The modern officeworking spaces include patio areas and wificonnectivity to encourage an open workingenvironment, free of cubicles and clutter. Inshort, this is a real estate brokerage firm thatgenuinely promotes stress-free work spacesand a green/paperless workplace.

19. Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff

Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff employees appre-ciate the congenial atmosphere of the lawfirm. They appreciate that they are valuedas employees and that their employerstake care of them. The firm rewardsemployees both verbally and monetarily

throughout the year and provides greatbenefits, continuing education, room forgrowth, and hiring within. The firm alsohosts several events during the yearincluding community related functions.The firm provides internal computer train-ing and has state of the art equipment.

20. Prosum Technology Services

Prosum’s executive and managementteams are highly accessible and are com-mitted to helping its employees grow andachieve. Prosum also endeavors to create ateam environment where everyone sup-ports one another as both employees andas individuals. Prosum organizes severalevents each year aimed at providing teambonding, interdepartmental networkingopportunities, and just plain fun.

21. Leads360 Inc.

At Leads360, employees treat each other asif they are one family with a common goal.From the company’s casual dress code, tothe real Starbucks coffee machine in thebreak room, Leads360 creates a comfort-able environment that encourages employ-ees to want to contribute to the overall suc-cess of the company. As a medium sizedstartup, employees have the ability to regu-larly interact with just about every person,regardless of rank or department.

22. CPEhr

At CPEhr, management genuinely caresabout all employees and the quality oftheir lives. The company offers a competi-tive salary and rich benefits packageincluding immediate contribution andmatching percentage to 401K and severalwellness plans from which to choose.Employees can also participate in casual

Fridays, yoga classes, a corporate softballteam, and monthly employee gatheringsas well as quarterly social events.

23. Cydcor Inc.

Cydcor maintains a commitment to fosteringand sustaining a strong, value-based cultureand a solid “team” orientation that feels likean extended family to team members. Thecompany also fosters frequent, and meaning-ful communication that keeps all team mem-bers informed of all relevant and importantinformation about the business, people, andculture. And it is indeed a culture of opennessto feedback and commitment to takingaction to constantly improve.

24. Green Hasson Janks

Green Hasson Janks employees say theylike having the opportunities to work oncomplex projects across multiple indus-tries and services. They also have beenknown to remark that they were attractedto the firm in the first place by its friendlyenvironment and the fact that peopleseem genuinely committed to the organi-zation. Plus, employees are very proud ofthe firm’s involvement in the community,demonstrating a similar commitmentthrough their participation in its annualcommunity day and other volunteer work.

25. iolo technologies LLC

iolo is committed to fostering and build-ing new talent, with ample opportunitiesfor education, growth, and professionaldevelopment. Not a “revolving-door” sortof place, iolo is interested in getting andkeeping good people around. The compa-ny’s open-door policy and flat organiza-tion structure are among the things thatkeep people around - ideas or suggestions

are not only welcome but often imple-mented by top management.

26. VHA

VHA has a holistic culture of body, mind,and sprit. Vincent Huang, its founder andPresident, has an ideology of “love andfamily,” which he extends to his employ-ees, clients, and business associates. AtVHA, employees receive 100% paidhealth, dental, vision and life insurance.Free daily catered healthy lunches, freshfruit, vitamins, sanitizers and workout gearare provided. Professional and mind devel-opment is fostered through tuition reim-bursement and in-house training.

27. Giroux Glass Inc.

While Giroux Glass is considered a “bigplayer” in the world of glaziers, it hasmanaged to keep the “mom and pop” feelamong its employees. The climate at thecompany is friendly and understanding.Managers have always exercised an opendoor policy and the employees haveexpressed their appreciation of how man-agement continually considers each part-ner’s personal situations and accommo-dates those situations accordingly.

28. Los Angeles Federal Credit Union

LACFU employees say that the creditunion provides its people with great bene-fits, good pay, and room for advancement.Employees feel that the credit union reallycares about them. They are recognized inmany ways, and feel appreciated. Even asthe economy suffered recently the compa-ny did not lay anyone off. There is a high-ly positive culture where employees arevalued and empowered and know that ifthey work hard, they will be rewarded.

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1. Vaco Los Angeles LLC

Vaco, an employment and staffingagency, aims to provide its employeeswith an unparalleled work/life balancewith flexible work hours, part-time andfull-time positions and telecommutingopportunities. This work/life balance isthe foundation to Vaco’s corporate envi-ronment. The company has an extremelyfamily friendly atmosphere at the office –encouraging the sharing of family birth-day parties and many social events. Inaddition, perks such as regular in-officemassages, annual corporate retreats toplaces such as Costa Rica, Montego Bay,Lake Tahoe and Panama, and generousincentive and bonus programs add addi-tional fuel for the company’s remarkablyhigh morale.

Vaco is a place where employees areencouraged to grow and succeed by pro-viding a general atmosphere of empower-ment unique to each employee’s needs.From the highest level of the company, itis believed that the Vaco’s unique cultureis the key to its success. The company iscurrently planning its 4th annual YachtCruise in Marina Del Rey. All employeescome together, with food and drinks, andplugs in the iPod, and they spend theafternoon cruising the Marina – and cruis-ing to the top of 2011’s Best Places toWork List, Small Companies category!

2. Dawson Company

A remarkable 42% of Dawson Companyemployees have been with the organiza-tion for over ten years, which is an indica-tor of the strong allegiance that employ-ees have to the company, which suppliescommercial HVAC and plumbing prod-ucts to the Hydronics Industry.

This strong allegiance is a result of sev-eral factors. For one, Dawson Companyoffers a very lucrative benefits packagethat entices employees to build long-last-ing careers with the company. Secondly,the office environment is professionalwhile also harnessing a sense of familyand laughter. This fosters an atmospherewhere employees actually want to cometo work. Third, and perhaps most impor-tant, is that every Dawson Companyemployee knows that the Company trulycares about his or her well being — mind,body and soul. The Company regularlysurprises employees with meals for vari-ous reasons, such as: a successful month,exceeding a target goal, collecting money,etc. These meals include breakfasts, diningout at a restaurant or sometimes a parkinglot barbeque. These meals help employeesrelax and gather with fellow co-workers.Perhaps most important of all, however, isthe fact that every Dawson employee isempowered by management to makework-related decisions on a daily basis.

3. The1stMovement LLC

The1stMovement, a digital agency, is agreat place to work because the companytakes every effort to create an environmentwhere people will want to be. The compa-ny often hears from employee candidatesthat they are applying for a position withThe1stMovement because of what thecompany’s clients and current employeeshave to say about them. It’s an organiza-tion of people who work hard but whoknow how to have fun — and it shows!

The work is tough…but the competi-tion is tougher! The1stMovement has

found that the best way to relieve somestress is to stir some friendly competition.At any given time, an intense match onthe company’s in-house ping-pong orfoosball table is likely to be taking place.There’s also always time for celebrations.Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day, Halloweenor a colleague’s birthday, the companymakes it a point to take the time todecompress with a themed lunch, birth-day cake or a fun event. There’s also Fri-day lunches. Tough schedules and hardwork are acknowledged with impromptulunches. This gives the teams time to

gather around the conference room tableand enjoy a breather.

4. Mansour Travel Company

Mansour’s office in Beverly Hills is deco-rated with fine works by prominent con-temporary artists resulting a unique andinviting office environment. The staffreceives great travel benefits, generousbonuses and incentives and an open-doorpolicy. The company arranges dinnersand staff outings several times a year at anice restaurant where the entire staff isinvited. Twice a year the company works

to arrange an all-expenses-paid (air fareand hotel) “educational trip” for the staffto a major destination in the US.

5. Onisko & Scholz, Certified Public

Accountants

Onisko & Scholz’ philosophy is “familyfirst, work second.’ The Partners realizethe importance of a work-life balance. Thefirm works in teams of three so that if astaff member has to leave early, or miss a




The Best Small Companies to Work for in Los Angeles

day of work, he or she can seamlesslyhand his or her assignment off to anotherteam member. The firm also has imple-mented flexible work schedules. The firmis fun, flexible, provides growth opportu-nities and its partners are easy to talk to.

6. Financial Finesse Inc.

Financial Finesse has a team oriented,family-like environment that welcomesnew ideas and values individual employ-ee feedback. Employees are encouraged tochallenge themselves and to take onmore responsibility so that they are con-tinually growing in their career develop-ment and offered training to help themimprove our skills. Financial Finesse alsopays 100% for employee health, vision,and dental benefits.

7. FPA Technology Services Inc.

FPA has a family approach to the way itdoes business. The company strives tobuild a “culture of constant improvement”by taking a personal interest in its staff,their careers, and their aspirations. Whennew staff members join the team, FPAtalks with them about their short-termand long-term career goals and objectives.FPA then provides projects and trainingthat stretches their skills to new heights.

8. GlobalWide Media

GlobalWide is small and privately-owned,which allows for a family atmosphere

where there is a unique loyalty among allemployees and management. The compa-ny makes a point of being good to itsemployees. GlobalWide provides greathealthcare benefits and goes above andbeyond in terms of giving back to theiremployees. They bring food in for allemployees at least twice a week, takeemployees on company outings and regu-larly give employees generous gifts.

9. Murphy O’Brien Public Relations

Murphy O’Brien offers employees cre-ative workspace, flexibility, birthdaysoff, additional time off, weekly awards,and a chance to work on amazingclients. Each department has monthlyteam outings ranging from wine tastingevents and bowling parties to movieexcursions. To reward its staff for hardwork and accomplishments, MurphyO’Brien offers monthly “Pep Squad” sur-prises. These can be anything from giftcertificates to Starbucks, herb growingkits to promote “green living” for EarthDay, movie tickets, etc.

10. Palmer, Lombardi & Donohue LLP

Palmer, Lombardi & Donohue LLP (PLD)offers a professional and positive work-ing environment. There is a positiveteam environment and PLD has contin-ued to increase benefits, a real challengein the current economic times. PLDallows employees flexibilty in workschedules to accommodate commutingand family needs. The firm provides free

soft drinks and a variety of snacks foreveryone to enjoy.

11. Hoffman Brown Company

Every employee at Hoffman Brown hasthe opportunity to serve and interactwith the company’s clients in somemeaningful way. And goals are sharedfrom top to bottom — annual profit isshared by all, when the organization issuccessful. Hoffman Brown has no solidwalls – each office is glass, helping add tothe company’s open, respectful commu-nication style that exists between allemployees. The company believes that alogical workflow serves both the clientand the employee best.

12. Fulcrum Inquiry

Fulcrum’s employees receive greaterresponsibility, more input, and betterwork experience earlier in their careers. Inserving Fulcrum’s clients – some of thelargest and broadest reaching organiza-tions in the world – employees areexposed to complex and interesting busi-ness problems that do not have routinesolutions. From a work experience per-spective, employees get the advantages ofa world-class accounting and consultingfirm, with the personal attention that canonly occur at a smaller firm.

13. Bovitz Research Group

Bovitz employees love their actual lineof work itself, they benefit from theopportunity to continuously learn and

grow, and they enjoy the company’sfun, friendly culture. And there is noshortage of spirited fun — an employeerecently spearheaded a Wii bowlingtournament in the office. Anotheremployee created a tradition of aThanksgiving potluck. The company is awarm, welcoming place, so it’s commonfor staff to initiate fun activities outsideof the office together as well.

14. King, King, Alleman & Jensen

Accountancy Corporation

King, King, Alleman & Jensen’s guidingprinciples/core values include trust,respect, quality and loyalty. To make thesecore values tangible in the workplace, thefirm maintains a friendly atmosphere,extensive benefits, long-term client rela-tionships, a wide variety of experience forentry-level professionals and the ability toadvance with the company while gaininga working knowledge of tax laws andaccounting pronouncements.

15. Environetics

Environetics’ Highly valued individualand team employee contributions regular-ly produce programs such as the compa-ny’s Sustainable Interiors Division.Employee training and development,opportunities to work on first-rate pro-jects, respect for inventive ideas, and thefreedom to pursue new initiatives whilemaintaining a work-life balance areamong the traits that make Environetics agreat firm to work for.




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The Best Places to Work in L.A.

1 VacoLos Angeles LLC

6701 Center DriveWest, Suite 960,Los Angeles, CA 90045

vaco.com/los-angeles staffing and executive search 16 $75,000 $45,000 Frances Morenomanagingpartner

2 Dawson Co. 1681 W. Second St.,Pomona, CA 91766

dawsonco.com plumbling and heating equipmentmanufacturer’s representative

30 66,300 34,000 Ric Serafinceo, president

3 The1stMovementLLC

1010 E. Union St.,Suite 120,Pasadena, CA 91106

the1stmovement.com advertising 17 78,896 NA Ming Chanceo

4 Mansour Travel Co. 345 N. Maple Drive,Suite 210,Beverly Hills, CA 90210

mansourtravel.com travel services 16 80,000 51,000 Virginia KayMansourco-founder,president

5 Onisko & ScholzCertified PublicAccountants

5000 E. Spring St.,Suite 200,Long Beach, CA 90815

oniskoscholz.com accounting firm 18 80,000 50,000 Paul P. Scholzmanagingpartner

6 Financial FinesseInc.

221 California St.,El Segundo, CA 90245

financialfinesse.com financial services 9 65,000 NA Liz Davidsonfounder, ceo

7 FPA TechnologyServices Inc.

16000 Ventura Blvd.,Suite 702,Encino, CA 91436

fpainc.com information technology 24 69,835 36,400 Craig Pollackfounder, ceo

8 GlobalWide Media 2945 Townsgate Road,Suite 350, WestlakeVillage, CA 91361

globalwidemedia.com advertising agency 30 70,000 NA FarshadFardadceo

9 Murphy O’BrienPublic Relations

1630 Stewart St.,Suite 140,Santa Monica, CA90404

murphyobrien.com public relations 33 NA NA Karen MurphyO’Brienchairwoman,ceo

10 Palmer Lombardi& Donohue LLP

888 W. Sixth St.,12th Floor,Los Angeles, CA 90017

pldlawyers.com law firm 30 135,625 49,085 E. Scott Palmermanagingpartner

11 Hoffman BrownCo.

5000 Van Nuys Blvd.,Sixth Floor,Sherman Oaks, CA91403

hoffmanbrown.com insurance broker 46 99,000 45,000 Steven M. Brownpresident

12 Fulcrum Inquiry 888 S. Figueroa St.,Suite 2000,Los Angeles, CA 90017

fulcrum.com financial consultant 16 100,640 25,000 David Noltemanagingpartner

13 Bovitz ResearchGroup


bovitzresearchgroup.com market research 22 101,000 43,000 Greg Bovitzceo, president

14 King King Alleman& JensenAccountancy Corp.

303 N. GlenoaksBlvd., Suite 750,Burbank, CA 91502

kkajcpa.com accounting firm 17 NA NA Dennis V. Kingpresident,managing partner

15 Environetics 8530 Venice Blvd.,Los Angeles, CA 90034

environetics.com commercial interior design firm 15 55,000 45,000 Rodney Stonepresident

SMALL COMPANIES (15-49 employees)

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Corporate Web site Company overview Total

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number of

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title

*rankings are by number of full-time employees

MEDIUM SIZED COMPANIES (50 to 249 employees)

1 Walker FinancialPartners LLCInsurance &Financial Services

4165 E. ThousandOaks Blvd., Suite 180,Westlake Village, CA91362

walkerfinancialpartners.com insurance and financial services 50 $60,000 $45,000 Robert E. Walkerceo, president

2 NSBN LLP 9454 Wilshire Blvd.,Fourth Floor,Beverly Hills, CA 90212

sbn.com accounting firm 65 70,000 55,000 Kenneth A. Milesmanagingpartner

3 New HorizonsComputer LearningCenters ofSouthern California

333 N. Glenoaks Blvd.,Suite 400,Burbank, CA 91502

nhsocal.com technology educator 30 52,867 N/A Kevin Landryceo, president

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4 True PartnersConsulting

633 W. Fifth St.,Los Angeles, CA 90017

tpctax.com tax and business advisory 24 $130,000 $52,000 Cary D.McMillan ceo

5 uSamp 16501 Ventura Blvd.,Suite 250,Encino, CA 91436

usamp.com market research 53 85,822 32,000 Matt Dusig /Gregg Lavinceo/president

6 Wpromote Inc. 999 N. Sepulveda Blvd.,El Segundo, CA90245

wpromote.com marketing 70 58,171 38,480 MichaelMothnerceo, president

7 RBZ LLP 11755 Wilshire Blvd.,Ninth Floor,Los Angeles, CA 90025

rbz.com accounting firm 111 106,000 56,000 David Robertsmanagingpartner

8 Wong DoodyCrandall Wiener

8500 Steller Drive,Suite 5,Culver City, CA 90232

wdcw.com advertising 57 NA NA Ben Wienerceo

9 Morley Builders 2901 28th St.,Santa Monica, CA90405

morleybuilders.com construction 161 110,900 43,000 Mark Benjaminceo, president

10 GNW-EvergreenInsurance ServicesLLC


gnw-evergreen.com insurance broker 75 128,000 64,000 Andrew Forchellipresident

11 P2S EngineeringInc.

5000 E. Spring St.,Eighth Floor,Long Beach, CA 90815

p2seng.com engineering 82 95,930 46,237 Kevin Petersonceo, president

12 The Phelps Group 901 Wilshire Blvd.,Santa Monica, CA90401

thephelpsgroup.com advertising and public relations 68 74,900 NA Joe Phelpsceo

13 Cal NetTechnology Group

9241 Reseda Blvd.,Suite 200, Northridge,CA 91324

calnettech.com information technology 52 90,282 47,155 Zack Schulerceo, president

14 CaseStack Inc. 2850 Ocean ParkBlvd., Suite 100, SantaMonica, CA 90405

casestack.com logistics outsourcing services 67 65,000 41,000 Dan Sanker ceo, president

15 TravelStore Inc. 11601 Wilshire Blvd.,Los Angeles, CA 90025

travelstoreusa.com travel services 56 100,000 50,151 Wido L. Schaeferchairman, ceo

16 Windes &McClaughryAccountancy Corp.

111 W. Ocean Blvd.,22nd Floor,Long Beach, CA 90802

windes.com accounting firm 100 105,000 54,000 John L. Di Carlopresident,managing partner

17 NorthStarMoving Corp.

9120 Mason Ave.,Chatsworth, CA 91311

northstarmoving.com moving company 77 NA NA Ram Katalanfounder,president

18 Partners TrustReal EstateBrokerage

9378 Wilshire Blvd.,Second Floor,Beverly Hills, CA 90212

thepartnerstrust.com real estate 62 500,000 40,000 Nick Segalpresident

19 Rutter Hobbs& Davidoff

1901 Avenue of theStars, Suite 1700,Los Angeles, CA 90067

rutterhobbs.com law firm 65 255,850 54,034 Brian Davidoffmanagingdirector

20 Prosum TechnologyServices

2321 RosecransAve., Suite 4225,El Segundo, CA 90245

prosum.com information technology consultant 89 99,382 45,609 Ravi Chatwaniceo

21 Leads360 Inc. 222 N. Sepulveda Blvd.,Suite 1850,El Segundo, CA 90245

leads360.com software developer 59 70,000 45,000 Nick Hedgespresident

22 CPEhr 9000 Sunset Blvd.,West Hollywood, CA90069

cpehr.com human resources outsourcing 80 87,036 47,176 Harold Waltceo

23 Cydcor Inc. 3011 Townsgate Road,Suite 400, WestlakeVillage, CA 91361

cydcor.com outsourced sales 60 98,365 40,345 Gary Polsonceo

24 Green HassonJanks

10990 Wilshire Blvd.,16th Floor,Los Angeles, CA 90024

greenhassonjanks.com accounting firm 95 112,000 63,000 Leon Janksmanagingpartner

25 iolo technologiesLLC

7470 N. Figueroa St.,Los Angeles, CA 90041

iolo.com software developer 70 75,000 26,000 Noah T. Rowlesfounder, ceo

26 VHA & Eureka 17038 Evergreen Place,City of Industry, CA91745

vhacorp.com pre-paid wireless sales and distribution 61 61,000 36,000 Vincent Huang/Jimmy Huangceo/president

27 Giroux Glass Inc. 850 W. WashingtonBlvd., Suite 200,Los Angeles, CA 90015

girouxglass.com construction 63 96,300 36,800 Anne-MerelieMurrell ceo

28 Los AngelesFederal Credit Union

300 S. Glendale Ave.,Glendale, CA 91205

lafcu.org financial services 147 89,357 38,264 John T. Deaceo, president

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if salaried)

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1 Point B 6080 Center Drive,Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90045

pointb.com consulting 27 $161,000 $74,000 Patrick McCauleypractice director

2 North Highland 4640 Lankershim Blvd.,Suite 305,North Hollywood, CA91602

northhighland.com consulting 16 145,000 NA Dan Reardonceo

3 Equity Office 6080 Center Dr.,Suite 200Los Angeles, CA 90045

equityoffice.com real estate 68 120,727 50,186 Frank Campbellmarketmanagingdirector

4 Bryan Cave LLP 120 Broadway,Suite 300,Santa Monica, CA90401

bryancave.com law firm 112 280,787 60,752 Don Lentschairman

5 PCL ConstructionServices Inc.

700 N. Central Ave.,Suite 700,Glendale, CA 91203

pcl.com construction 85 98,000 39,000 Peter Beauprepresident

6 CresaPartners 11726 San VicenteBlvd., Suite 500,Los Angeles, CA 90049

cresapartners.com real estate 47 213,053 65,042 Gerald A. Porterfoundingprincipal

7 Slalom Consulting 1500 Rosecrans Ave.,Suite 410,Manhattan Beach, CA90266

slalom.com consulting 47 132,000 NA Chris Lordgeneralmanager

8 BinghamMcCutchen LLP

355 S. Grand Ave.,Suite 4400,Los Angeles, CA 90071

bingham.com law firm 201 469,186 63,491 Jay Zimmermanchairman

9 Bentley PrinceStreet Inc.

14641 E. Don JulianRoad,City of Industry, CA91746

bentleyprincestreet.com carpet manufacturer 238 74,336 32,000 Anthony P.Minitepresident

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10 Ryan LLC 601 S. Figueroa St.,Suite 1370, Los Angeles, CA 90017

ryan.com corporate tax advisory services 37 $69,500 $49,000 G. Brint Ryanceo, managingprincipal

11 Aerotek Inc. 8550 Balboa Blvd.,Suite 234,Northridge, CA91325

aerotek.com recruiting and staffing 33 NA NA Tom Thorntonceo, president

12 GolinHarris 601 W. Fifth St.,Fourth Floor,Los Angeles, CA 90071

golinharris.com public relations 75 90,000 36,000 Judy Johnsonregional man-aging director

13 Lockheed FederalCredit Union

2340 Hollywood Way,Burbank, CA 91510

lfcu.com financial services 382 85,923 43,180 Dave Stylerceo, president

14 HKS ArchitectsInc.

9441 W. Olympic Blvd.,Beverly Hills, CA90212

hksinc.com architecture firm 36 NA NA H. RalphHawkinsceo, president

15 AltourInternational Inc.

12100 W. OlympicBlvd., Suite 300,Los Angeles, CA 90064

altour.com travel services 77 NA NA AlexandreChemlapresident

16 Edmunds.com 1620 26th St.,Suite 400 S.,Santa Monica, CA90404

edmunds.com online automotive publisher 394 128,821 51,164 Jeremy Anwylceo

17 Wells Fargo & Co. 333 S. Grand Ave.,Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90071

wellsfargo.com financial services 9,723 NA NA John Stumpfchairman, ceo,president

18 Getty Images 6300 Wilshire Blvd.,16th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90048

gettyimages.com digital media 93 80,447 44,203 Jonathan Kleinco-founder, ceo



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19 Protiviti Inc. 400 S. Hope Street, Suite 900,Los Angeles, CA 90071

protiviti.com consulting 65 NA NA Joseph A.Tarantino ceo, president

20 Rothstein Kass 9171 Wilshire Blvd.,Fifth Floor,Beverly Hills, CA90210

rkco.com accounting firm 116 $116,452 $47,122 Steve Kass/Howard Altmanco-managingprincipals

21 Transwestern 601 S. Figueroa St.,Suite 2750, Los Angeles, CA 90017

transwestern.net real estate 65 83,732 45,616 George Garfieldpresident,West region

22 Western AssetManagement Co.

385 E. Colorado Blvd.,Pasadena, CA 91101

westernasset.com investment manager 597 NA NA James W.Hirschmannceo

23 Jones LangLaSalle

2361 Rosecrans Ave.,Suite 150,El Segundo, CA90245

us.am.joneslanglasalle.com real estate 392 86,086 63,966 Jan Popemarketdirector,Southwestregion

24 Mattel Inc. 333 Continental Blvd.,El Segundo, CA90245

mattel.com toy manufacturer 1,760 NA NA Robert Eckertchairman, ceo

25 HealthCarePartners MedicalGroup Inc.

19191 S. Vermont Ave.,Suite 300,Torrance, CA 90502

healthcarepartners.com health care 3,183 121,973 36,146 RobertMargolisceo

26 KaiserPermanente

100 S. Los Robles Ave.,Suite 601, Pasadena,CA 91101

kp.org health care 25,500 NA NA Benjamin K. Chupresident,SouthernCalifornia region

27 Katten MuchinRosenman LLP

2029 Century ParkEast,Suite 2600,Los Angeles, CA 90067

kattenlaw.com law firm 139 NA NA Vincent A.F. Serginationalmanagingpartner

28 Sheppard Mullin 333 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA90071

sheppardmullin.com law firm 498 113,626 61,473 Guy Halgrenchairman

29 Glendale AdventistMedical Center

1509 Wilson Terrace,Glendale, CA 91206

glendaleadventist.com hospital 1,950 92,185 59,633 Morre L. Deanceo, president

30 SNR Denton USLLP

601 S. Figueroa St.,Suite 2500, Los Angeles, CA 90017

snrdenton.com law firm 65 150,165 62,928 Elliott I. Portnoychairman, ceo

31 Reznick Group 1888 Century ParkEast, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90067

reznickgroup.com accounting firm 25 NA NA Ken Baggettceo, managingprincipal

32 SharedTechnologies Inc.

12110 E. Slauson Ave.,Suite 4,Santa Fe Springs, CA90670

sharedtechnologies.com telecommunications 63 66,195 69,837 Glenn Meanspresident

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