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Oct. 27, 2026

Rita Diaz named next managing partner of Hahn & Hahn

The longtime estate planning and probate litigator will succeed Christianne Kerns as managing partner and CEO on Jan. 1, following a planned leadership transition at the Pasadena firm.

Pasadena law firm Hahn & Hahn LLP has named longtime partner Rita Diaz its next managing partner and CEO, succeeding Christianne “Chris” Kerns on Jan. 1.

Diaz, an estate planning and probate litigator who has spent her entire legal career at Hahn & Hahn, will take the helm through a planned succession after Kerns’ seven years leading the firm.

“This is an intentional succession plan to elevate Rita Diaz, a strong firm leader and an excellent attorney, to lead the ...

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