Executive Team

Jon Levy is the COO and CFO at Carpenter & Zuckerman. Since joining CZ Law in 2012, Jon has been instrumental in advancing the firm’s operational structure and financial management practices.

Gabriela Larios joined Carpenter & Zuckerman in 1995, the year the firm was founded. As the Legal Administration Director, Gabriela manages CZ Law’s hiring, human resources, case management, and purchasing.

Petrushka Kreitman is the Human Resources Director. She has 20 years of experience in HR and is committed to empowering the employees at CZ Law to thrive.

Cassandra Gyorkos is a human resources professional who oversees talent acquisition for all of Carpenter & Zuckerman. From the first point-of-contact throughout an employee’s tenure with the firm, Cassandra takes pride in working closely with each individual, carefully balancing policy and procedure with an employee’s unique talents and career aspirations to ensure they have a rich, positive experience while contributing to CZ Law’s success.

Bio coming soon.

As Director of Litigation Management & Support, Valerie Tompkins manages cases filed in 18 counties across California. She is also the executive assistant to Carpenter & Zuckerman founder John C. Carpenter.

Jenny Song, the Financial Controller at Carpenter & Zuckerman, has more than 15 years of experience in private and public accounting. She loves problem solving and contributing to the success of the firm.

Michelle has over 35yrs of experience as a legal assistant in the field of personal injury law dedicated to helping injury victims within the Koreatown community. 

Ruba Elagazy is the Head of Marketing for Carpenter & Zuckerman. She is responsible for the brand strategy, marketing, social media and PR efforts of the firm, joining them with over 10 years of industry experience.

Kaustav Acharya is Director of Digital Marketing at Carpenter & Zuckerman. He has over 20 years of experience as a full-stack web developer. In his current role, Kaustav works to elevate and promote CZ Law’s image and grow its business.

Marina Bevans is the Associate Brand Manager at Carpenter & Zuckerman. With over seven years of experience in marketing and public relations, Marina leverages her dynamic personality and extensive marketing skills to produce cutting-edge marketing initiatives, full-scale video projects, and in-person events for the firm.