About Sheppard Mullin

Sheppard Mullin stands as a nationally recognized law firm with a legacy dating back to 1927, reflecting nearly a century of legal excellence and disciplined growth. The firm has evolved alongside major economic and regulatory shifts, building a reputation grounded in ethical advocacy, rigorous preparation, and strategic representation. This long-standing history underscores a commitment to delivering sophisticated legal counsel while adapting to complex, modern legal challenges across industries and jurisdictions.

Sheppard Mullin delivers personalized legal solutions shaped by deep subject-matter knowledge and a practical understanding of client priorities. The firm emphasizes careful analysis, clear communication, and forward-looking strategies designed to protect interests and manage risk. Thorough preparation remains central to every engagement, allowing the firm to navigate high-stakes matters with precision while maintaining strict standards of confidentiality and professional integrity.

Sheppard Mullin maintains a broad platform of practice areas informed by current legal and regulatory developments. Recent growth within intellectual property includes the expansion of a large patent litigation team, reinforcing strength in complex IP disputes. The firm is also recognized for its government contracts capabilities, highlighted by the launch of a FAR Overhaul Tracker designed to monitor and interpret regulatory change. Additional insights address healthcare transaction laws, evolving enforcement trends, and constitutional challenges impacting business operations.

Sheppard Mullin has expanded steadily from its California roots into a nationwide and international presence, opening offices across major U.S. markets and abroad, including Washington, D.C., New York, London, Brussels, and Shanghai. This growth supports coordinated representation for clients with multijurisdictional needs while preserving consistent service standards. Industry recognition further affirms this standing, including inclusion in The American Lawyer’s 2025 “A-List,” reflecting excellence in financial performance, pro bono commitment, and workplace culture.

Sheppard Mullin continues to prioritize strategic counsel that aligns legal solutions with long-term objectives. The firm’s approach balances innovation with tradition, ensuring informed advocacy across regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters. This combination of experience, insight, and disciplined execution positions the firm as a trusted legal partner in an evolving legal landscape.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Advertising
  • Antitrust and Competition
  • Commercial Lending and Financial Transactions
  • Capital Markets
  • Due Diligence
  • Emerging Company & Venture Capital
  • Family Owned, Closely-Held Businesses and Family Offices
  • Investment Management
  • Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Public Company Corporate Governance and Compliance
  • Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance
  • Entertainment, Technology and Advertising
  • Environmental
  • ESG and Sustainability
  • FDA Regulatory
  • Healthcare
  • Privacy and Cybersecurity
  • Tax
  • Technology Transactions
  • Tribal and Native American Law
Immigration
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Global Mobility
  • Immigration Investigations and Compliance
  • Non-immigrant Visas and Permanent Residence
Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental
  • CEQA Documentation and Defense
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Common Interest
  • Distressed Real Estate Loan Workouts and Enforcement
  • Historic Preservation
  • Land Use Litigation
  • Public Lands
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions
  • Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Portfolio Transactions
  • Water
  • Wetlands and Endangered Species
  • Construction
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate
  • Insurance
  • International Arbitration
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Brand and Reputation Management
  • Class Action Defense
  • Distressed Real Estate Loan Workouts and Enforcement
  • E-Discovery
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Financial Services Litigation
  • Insurance
  • International Arbitration
  • Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation
  • Professional Liability
  • Proposition 65
  • Securities Enforcement
  • Securities Litigation
  • Toxic Tort and Product Liability
  • Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation
  • White Collar Defense and Investigations
Intellectual Property
  • Copyrights
  • False Advertising, Lanham Act and Unfair Competition
  • International Trade Commission (ITC)
  • IP Licensing, Technology and Commercial Transactions
  • Patent Litigation
  • Patent Prosecution and Counseling
  • Post-Grant Proceedings
  • Trade Secrets
  • Trademark Applications and Prosecution
  • Trademarks and Trade Dress
Labor and Employment
  • Employee Benefits/ERISA
  • Immigration
  • Affirmative Action
  • Employee Hiring/Discipline/Termination
  • Employment Agreements
  • Handbooks and Personnel Policies
  • Harassment Investigation and Training
  • Health and Safety Regulations/OSHA
  • High-Technology Employment
  • Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets
  • Wage and Hour Regulations
  • Workplace Violence
  • Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
  • Employee Privacy and Defamation
  • Public Works and Prevailing Wage Law
  • Stock Option Litigation
  • Wage and Hour Class Actions
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Labor Union Management Relations
Bankruptcy and Restructuring
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities ("CMBS")
  • Debtor in Possession (DIP) Financing
  • Distressed Acquisitions Under Bankruptcy Code § 363
  • Distressed Real Estate Loan Workouts and Enforcement
  • Municipal and Public Entity Restructuring
Governmental
  • Antitrust and Competition
  • Congressional Investigations
  • False Claims Act
  • Government Contracts
  • International Trade and Investment
  • National Security
  • Organizational Integrity Group
  • Supply Chain Management
  • White Collar Defense and Investigations
Private Wealth Services
  • Estate Planning
  • Income and Estate Tax Controversies
  • Immigration Law
  • Estate Planning and Estate Taxes
  • Legal Assistance on Business Matters
  • Family Offices

Fees

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Office locations for Sheppard Mullin

Sheppard Mullin - Los Angeles

350 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Sheppard Mullin - Menlo Park

1540 El Camino Real Suite 120, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Sheppard Mullin - Dallas

2200 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

Sheppard Mullin - Chicago

321 N Clark St 32nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60654

Sheppard Mullin - Houston

845 Texas Ave 25th floor, Houston, TX 77002