What Our Laterals are Saying

Below are comments from a cross-section of our lateral associates.  They share their unique perspective on what makes Sheppard Mullin different from other firms. 

Moe Keshavarzi
Business Trial Practice
Quote from May 2, 2006 Wall Street Journal article on law-firm life

"Some associates appreciate the benefits of big law-firm life. Moe Keshavarzi, a fourth-year associate at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton in Los Angeles, says associates are 'very concerned with lifestyle,' but he thinks the hours matter less than the amount of responsibility associates have. 'The more responsibility you're given, the more you're going to want to work hard.'"

Sheryl Horwitz
Labor and Employment Practice

"One of the many reasons I chose Sheppard Mullin is that the practice groups have a lot of autonomy, which makes you feel like you are working in a small firm with all the advantages of a big firm."

"My experience at Sheppard Mullin has been even better than I thought it would be. From the most senior partner to the most junior associate, the firm is comprised of an incredibly talented and gifted group of lawyers. Having spent my summer and first several years of practice at another firm, I was concerned that the transition might be difficult. Instead, I was immediately welcomed into the firm by my colleagues who have since become some of my closest friends. The decision to come to Sheppard is one the best decisions I have made during my career as a lawyer."

Alan Leggett
Corporate Practice

"I joined Sheppard Mullin as a lateral associate transitioning to a new practice group and, from my first day with the Firm, the lawyers in my practice group have been tremendously welcoming and supportive.  At Sheppard Mullin, not only am I able to learn from working directly with an exceptionally talented group of lawyers each day, the individual lawyers and the Firm actively participate in the associates' development both as lawyers and as potential partners of the Firm."