Robert Smith joined the firm in 2011 and brings a strong background in environmental law, land use and real estate development.  He has counseled clients regarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Subdivision Map Act, historic preservation, sign regulations, and other land use and zoning regulations.  Before joining Jenkins & Hogin, Mr. Smith gained valuable experience representing private clients in land use and litigation matters as an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP, including playing an integral role in obtaining entitlements for LA Live in Los Angeles and a proposed National Football League stadium.  Mr. Smith’s prior litigation experience includes assisting clients in all aspects of discovery, mediation and settlement of antitrust, CEQA, zoning and land use claims.  Mr. Smith has also served on several task forces, including assisting the City of Los Angeles in developing proposed revisions to its sign ordinance and cultural heritage ordinance.

 

Mr. Smith has worked as a judicial extern for the Honorable Arthur Alarcon of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and as a legal extern for the United States Department of Justice, Environmental and Natural Resources Division.

 

Mr. Smith received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University in Political Science and Philosophy and received his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law.

 

Mr. Smith is admitted to practice in all California state courts and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.