Colleen Smith Honored Among California’s Top Women Lawyers
Daily Journal’s prestigious annual list of female attorneys at the top of their field.
Over more than four decades, Latham’s San Diego office has grown alongside the technology, energy, healthcare, and life sciences industries that fuel the region’s economy.
Combining market and industry-specific experience with best-of-the-best capabilities across practices, we help clients execute complex corporate and IP transactions, navigate California’s exacting environmental regulations, and win precedent-setting litigation victories. Latham’s San Diego team marshals resources from across the firm’s global platform to meet the precise needs and unique ambitions of each client, from local startups and growth companies to multinationals and global investors seeking opportunities in San Diego’s dynamic economy.
Pro bono and community service are fundamental parts of our culture, including in San Diego, where our pro bono causes include working with the National Veterans Legal Services Program’s Lawyers Serving Warriors Program to assist veterans with service-related injuries in pursuing their earned benefits, and advocating for immigrants and asylum seekers.
Daily Journal’s prestigious annual list of female attorneys at the top of their field.
The firm secured one win and five finalist nominations, reflecting its leadership in dealmaking, entertainment law, technology, and innovation.
Daily Journal recognized a high‑profile securities class action and trade secret misappropriation wins as among the “largest and most impactful” of 2025.