Former LA City Attorney Joins Sheppard Mullin, Enhancing Real Estate and Environmental Practice

In a noteworthy move, Sheppard Mullin, the international corporate law firm, has recently appointed Rockard Delgadillo, the former city attorney of Los Angeles, as a partner in their Los Angeles based real estate, energy, land use, and environmental practice group on Monday.

Delgadillo’s impressive career has been marked by significant public service contributions in Los Angeles. Aside from serving as city attorney for the City of Los Angeles, he also took the role of deputy mayor for economic development, putting him at the heart of the city’s economic strategies and initiatives.

His move to Sheppard Mullin is indicative of a growing trend among experienced legal professionals who are seeking to leverage their unique governmental and public service experiences in private practices. Delgadillo undoubtedly brings a wealth of knowledge and expertize to his new role, which will be invaluable to Sheppard Mullin’s clients navigating regulatory complexities and real estate developments.

Delgadillo’s transfer from DLA Piper to Sheppard Mullin signifies another step in the latter’s strategic expansion of their real estate, energy, land use, and environmental practice group. This further cements their commitment to providing comprehensive legal services in these key business areas.

For more detailed information about Delgadillo’s move, please visit the official Bloomberg Law report.