
Jeffrey H. Kapor focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and various corporate matters. He has developed particular experience in the Apparel Industry. He has guided apparel and other consumer clients through their start-ups, capital transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. He works closely with investment bankers, structuring creative acquisitions, and financing vehicles. Mr. Kapor represents:
- Apparel industry manufacturers, importers, retailers, converters, textile companies, factors, and banks
- Purchasers, sellers, and financial advisors in mergers and acquisition transactions
- Debtors and creditors in restructuring transactions
- Contractual matters including licensing and distribution agreements
- Private investment funds and other investors in private debt and equity financing
- Corporate structure and operations
Mr. Kapor is Chair of the firm’s Consumer Products, Apparel and Textiles Practice Group and a former member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He has served as Judge Pro Tem in the Los Angeles Municipal Court and is an arbitrator for the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Honors and Recognitions
- AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Selected as one of Southern California’s Super Lawyers by Super Lawyer Magazine
- Recipient of the Professional Service Provider Award at the 2015 Southern California Apparel Awards, hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal
- Recipient of the Spirit of Life Award by the Apparel Industries Group for the City of Hope in 2004
- Recipient of the National Jewish Humanitarian Award 1999
- Recognized as one of the Twenty-Five Most Influential People in the apparel industry by Apparel News Magazine
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Buchalter’s Corporate Practice Group Represented Mad Engine in Its Sale to Platinum Equity
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Buchalter represented Mad Engine, a leading global licensed apparel company, in its sale to Platinum Equity. Buchalter’s team was led by Shareholders Jeremy Weitz, Tanya […]
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Tanya Viner and Jeffrey H. Kapor, Los Angeles Business Journal’s Most Influential Private Equity Investors & Advisors
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Buchalter is pleased to announce Shareholders, Tanya Viner and Jeffrey H. Kapor, were honored as two of the “Most Influential Private Equity Investors & Advisors […]
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Buchalter’s Corporate Practice Represented Leeds Enterprises in its Sale to TAG
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Buchalter’s Corporate Practice represented Leeds Enterprises, a provider of travel management for all sizes of touring and entertainment, to TAG, an award-winning travel and event […]
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Buchalter’s Corporate Practice Represented BB Dakota in Its Sale to Steve Madden
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Buchalter’s Corporate Practice represented BB Dakota, a privately held contemporary women’s apparel company whose portfolio includes brands BB Dakota, Jack by BB Dakota and licensed […]
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Buchalter Pro Bono Client Laundry Truck LA, Receives $30,000 Donation from Clorox Co
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Clorox Co. made a $30,000 donation to The Laundry Truck LA, beginning their six-month affiliation with the non-profit. Buchalter Shareholder Jeffrey Kapor is working with […]
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Dec
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Congratulations to Jeffrey H. Kapor, 2017 Los Angeles Business Journal, “Fashion Awards” Nominee
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Congratulations to Jeffrey H. Kapor, Shareholder and Chair of the Firm’s Apparel & Consumer Products Industry Group, on his nomination for a Los Angeles Business […]
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Nov
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Congratulations to Our 2017 Los Angeles Business Journal Leaders in the Law Nominees
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Congratulations to both Jeffrey H. Kapor, Shareholder and Chair of the firm’s Apparel & Consumer Product’s Industry Group, on his nomination as a Los Angeles […]
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Sep
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Buchalter Provides Pro Bono Legal Services to The Laundry Truck LA
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It is no secret that Los Angeles County’s homeless population has soared over the last year. In response to the homeless crisis, an LA Manufacturer, […]
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Guiding Apparel’s Giants
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Fashion Mannuscript By: Debra Hazel Mann Publications “Fashion Mannuscript” featured Buchalter’s Apparel & Consumer Products Industry Group on the cover of its recent edition, “Buchalter’s […]
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Mar
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Jeff Kapor Presents Honorary Award at City of Hope Event
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Members of the apparel and textile community gathered on Feb. 25 at Hyde Sunset Kitchen in Hollywood to honor the founders of Oneworld Star International […]
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Dec
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Buchalter Represents Hong Kong Based Investor Group in Acquisition of Kellwood Company, LLC
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Kellwood Company, LLC, a leading apparel manufacturer, was acquired by a confidential Hong Kong-based investor group from Sun Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount. The […]
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Jul
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Buchalter Nemer Represented Dreamgirl International in the Sale of its Majority Interest
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Buchalter Nemer represented Dreamgirl International in the sale of its majority interest. Dreamgirl International is one of the fastest growing costume and lingerie manufacturers in the […]
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Jul
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Buchalter Nemer Represented Midnight Oil Agency in its Sale to Imagine! Print Solutions
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Buchalter Nemer represented Midnight Oil Agency in its sale to Imagine! Print Solutions. Midnight Oil is a dynamic marketing agency dedicated to creating meaningful connections through […]
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Buchalter Nemer Represents Mydyer/Providence Industries In Recapitalization With East West Bank
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Buchalter represented Mydyer/Providence Industries in its recapitalization with East West Bank and equity investment from Alaris Royalty Corp. Mydyer/Providence Industries is a leading manufacturer of […]
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09
Dec
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Jeffrey Kapor Honored at the 2015 Southern California Apparel Awards
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Jeffrey Kapor received the Professional Service Provider Award at the 2015 Southern California Apparel Awards, hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The Apparel Awards […]
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Publication
The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024
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October 23rd, 2024
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Presentation
Jeffrey Kapor, Speaker at WPA Annual Conference
May 13th, 2022
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Publication
Combating Employee Misclassification under the FLSA
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September 24th, 2015
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Don’t Be Left Naked When it Comes to Insurance Coverage
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July 19th, 2012
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Increase in Department of Labor Employment Investigations Prompts Review of Classifications
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June 1st, 2012
Mr. Kapor earned his J.D. at Southwestern Law School where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court. He received his B.A. in Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles.
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Past President of the Professions and Finance Associates for the City of Hope
- Serves on the Council of National Trustees of National Jewish Health
- Past President of the Board of Directors of Chatsworth Hills Academy
- Former Chairman of the Board of The Professional Club (formerly Textile Professional Club)
- Lectures in various legal educational programs and has been a featured speaker at seminars for accounting firms and financial institutions, with specialization in the apparel and textile industry