Paul Hastings Adds Preeminent Five-Partner Real Estate Team in Los Angeles
Paul Hastings LLP has announced the addition of a highly regarded five-partner land use and real estate team from Latham & Watkins to its Los Angeles office. The team includes DJ Moore, Beth Gordie, Winston Stromberg, Benjamin Hanelin, and Lauren Paull, further strengthening Paul Hastings’ elite real estate platform in California.
The team is recognised for its deep expertise in advising landowners, developers, project sponsors, utilities, and institutions on obtaining comprehensive local, regional, state, and federal approvals necessary for major development and infrastructure projects. Their work also includes compliance with key environmental regulations, such as the National Environmental Policy Act, California Environmental Quality Act, California Coastal Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act.
DJ Moore specialises in land use entitlements and environmental approvals, including successful approvals for desalination plants along the California coast and major urban and infrastructure developments such as stadiums, energy facilities, and resorts.
Beth Gordie advises clients throughout the entitlement and development process, with experience spanning stadiums, hospitals, mixed-use projects, and large-scale infrastructure. Her work integrates legal, political, and public relations considerations for seamless project execution.
Winston Stromberg focuses on litigation related to environmental and land use approvals for high-stakes energy, logistics, and entertainment sector developments. He has first-chaired dozens of trial and appellate matters.
Benjamin Hanelin, a former federal judicial clerk, has over two decades of experience on major Southern California development projects. He guides clients through planning and zoning compliance and defends related litigation, especially under CEQA.
Lauren Paull provides counsel on planning, zoning, and environmental compliance for a wide range of development projects, including school master plans, mixed-use complexes, and signage-intensive developments.
Their notable client base includes Anderson Real Estate, NBCUniversal, The J. Paul Getty Trust, City of Hope National Medical Center, Poseidon Water, Westfield Corporation, Marriott International, and many others.
Frank Lopez, Chair of Paul Hastings, said,
“The real estate sector and California continue to be strategic priorities for the firm, and the team brings an extensive track record of success in high-stakes real estate matters across the state. They are another fantastic addition to our preeminent real estate platform, further strengthening our ability to provide our clients with premier support on their most complex matters involving real estate zoning and environmental matters and more broadly.”
DJ Moore said,
“Paul Hastings’ Real Estate practice has had undeniable momentum and has differentiated itself as a premier, full-service offering at the top of the market. We’re incredibly excited to continue our work together at Paul Hastings while offering our clients unparalleled service to meet all of their needs with some of the most impressive talent in the industry.”
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