Portrait of Bhupinder "Bhupy"  K. Malik

Bhupinder "Bhupy" K. Malik

Counsel

She/Her/Hers

For more than 17 years, Bhupinder K. "Bhupy" Malik has represented property owners, businesses, contractors, developers, and design professionals in complex disputes where financial, operational, and reputational interests are at stake. A seasoned trial attorney, she approaches every matter with a clear focus on achieving practical, cost-effective results while remaining prepared to advocate aggressively when litigation becomes necessary.

Bhupy handles a broad range of commercial litigation matters involving construction disputes, contract claims, business controversies, property-related litigation, and residential and commercial real estate disputes. Throughout her career, she has managed all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and trial. Her extensive courtroom experience includes serving as first chair in more than 100 trials, giving clients the benefit of strategic guidance informed by substantial trial experience.

Clients value Bhupy's ability to evaluate both the legal and business considerations driving a dispute. She works closely with clients to identify efficient paths to resolution and frequently pursues early settlement opportunities when they align with a client's objectives. When settlement is not the appropriate solution, she is prepared to take matters through trial and advocate vigorously on her clients' behalf.

A significant part of Bhupy's practice involves working with industry professionals and technical consultants in construction and property-related matters. She regularly collaborates with engineers, contractors, appraisers, land surveyors, and other experts to develop litigation strategies, prepare cases for deposition and trial, and position clients for favorable outcomes.

Before entering private practice, Bhupy served as a Deputy Public Defender, where she represented clients in criminal matters ranging from misdemeanor cases to complex litigation involving mentally disordered offender proceedings. That experience helped shape her courtroom presence, advocacy skills, and ability to evaluate challenging legal issues under pressure.

In addition to her litigation practice, Bhupy remains committed to public service and civil rights advocacy. She actively volunteers with national civil rights organizations and continues to support efforts that promote access to justice and equal treatment under the law.

    Education

    • Trinity Law School (J.D.)
    • University of British Columbia (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • California

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Central District of California
    • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California

    Languages

    • Punjabi
    • Hindi - Conversational

Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.