Los Angeles

"Latham dominates the Los Angeles market."
Chamber USA 2022 (California)

"Latham & Watkins are so ingrained with every aspect of California law and practice and handle a lot of complex matters."
Chambers USA 2022 (California)

“Market-leading capability in representing sophisticated multinational companies, particularly those in the life sciences industry, in the full range of corporate and transactional matters. Also offers high-level representation to clients in the technology and clean energy sectors, among others.”
Chambers USA 2021 (California)

Overview

Latham advises many of the top market players in Southern California and around the globe, from startups to private equity firms, media companies, financial institutions, and multinationals.

Founded in Los Angeles in 1934, Latham’s first office remains one of its largest and serves as home base for many of the firm’s top-ranked corporate, litigation, finance, tax, and private equity lawyers.

Latham’s LA-based lawyers routinely rank among the top tier of practitioners in California and globally across transactional, litigation, and regulatory practices. Working closely with colleagues around the world, the LA team serves businesses ranging from early stage companies to global market leaders in all of Southern California’s key industries, including technology, entertainment, life sciences, finance, real estate, and private equity.

Giving Back

As one of the world’s largest pro bono providers, Latham takes on matters in nearly every area of public interest law.

In Los Angeles, lawyers dedicate significant pro bono time to causes including individual adoptions and guardianships, fair housing and tenants’ rights, Holocaust reparations, Innocence Project cases, and special education.