For over two decades, Manfred has continuously advocated on behalf of a broad and wide-ranging community of plaintiffs in complex class action matters including antitrust, civil rights, consumer & investor fraud, employment wage & benefits, and insurance. This advocacy has resulted in the financial recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars and substantial relief on behalf of aggrieved consumers, employees, investors, and policyholders.

Manfred is admitted to practice in the State of California, all United States District Courts in California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Prior to graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2002, Manfred was a
member of Teach For America and worked as a special education teacher in Southern California for three years. Manfred also holds a Masters of Business Administration from San Diego State University and has served as Chair of the Nuwuvi Economic Development Corporation as a member of Chemehuevi Indian Tribe.

In his spare time, Manfred enjoys time with his family and friends as well as continuously trying to perfect the art of the homemade Neapolitan pizza.