Pamela L. Westhoff

Pamela Westhoff is a partner in the Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Practice Group in the firm's Los Angeles office. She is a member of the firm's Compensation Committee. 

Areas of Practice

Pamela has a broad-based and versatile transactional real estate practice, with an emphasis in acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing, and technology issues affecting real estate. She also has extensive experience in ground lease and sale-leaseback transactions, and all types of real estate development and lending transactions, including workouts, restructures, and joint ventures.

Pamela has also represented developers and equity investors in commercial development projects, including hotels and condominiums. She also represents owners and providers in connection with telecommunication issues affecting commercial and retail properties, as well as university campuses. She has developed experience in the representation of radio and television broadcasters in real estate-related matters, including broadcast and communications tower licensing.

Honors

Leading Real Estate Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2013, 2016-2021

Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2010, 2014-2016, 2018-2021

Best Lawyer in America, Best Lawyers, 2013-2021

Thought Leader - Real Estate, Global Competition Review, 2020

Outstanding Real Estate Attorney of the Year, LACBA Real Property Section Installation and Awards Dinner, 2019

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2021

Top Women Lawyers, Daily Journal, 2014, 2015

Los Angeles' Top 50 Power Women, BisNow, 2014

California's Top Real Estate Transactional Attorney, Daily Journal, 2013

2012 Top Rated AV Preeminent Lawyer in Corporate Real Estate Law

Leading Real Estate Lawyer, Guide to the World's Leading Real Estate Lawyers, 2010-2012

International Who's Who of Real Estate Lawyers, 2013

Southern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Los Angeles magazines, 2011

Top 50 Women Super Lawyers, 2010

Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Southern California

Real Estate Lawyer of the Year, Century City Bar Association, 2007

500 Dealmakers in America, Lawdragon

Articles

Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental Law Blog Posts

• "Federal Judge Blocks Eviction Moratorium Challenge by Los Angeles Apartment Owners," December 11, 2020

• "Los Angeles County Restricts In-Person Dining Due to Surge in COVID-19 Cases," November 23, 2020

• "California Statewide Stay at Home Order March 19, 2020", March 20, 2020
• "Commercial Real Estate Tips of the Week: Practical Answers from Sheppard Mullin’s Coronavirus Task Force", March 16, 2020
• "Commercial Lease Alert: New Access Law Disclosure Requirements In Leases Effective January 1, 2017," December 23, 2016
• "Commercial Lease Guaranties From Foreign Entities: What You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Security," July 28, 2015
• "Important Alert for Commercial Owners/Landlords and Brokers/Agents: Changes to California Dual Agency Disclosure Laws Effective January 1, 2015," March 2, 2015
• "New Legislative Requirements For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At California Commercial Properties," January 7, 2015
• "Missing Data Protocols Under AB1103 Energy Use Disclosure Rule And Other Important Facts You Need To Know," October 2, 2014
• "Changes To California Title 24 Energy Use Requirements Effective July 1, 2014," February 5, 2014
• "California Energy Use Disclosure Rules Implementation Postponed Until January 1, 2014," August 27, 2013
• "What Makes A Lease "Enforceable" - What You Need to Know," June 14, 2013
• "California Commercial Building Owners Must Comply With New Energy Use Disclosure Rules Commencing July 1, 2013," May 1, 2013
• "New Disability Access Law Imposes Notification Requirements For Commercial Leases," April 22, 2013

Media Mentions

Speaking Engagements

• Moderator, "Quick Hits 2013: Shifting Gears in the Fast Lane," Crocker Symposium, October 29, 2013
• Moderator, "The Future of Industrial Infill Development: Overcoming the Challenges of Brownfields and Sustainability Goals," June 6, 2013
• Speaker, "Industrial Overview and the Stabilization of U.S. Manufacturing and its Impact on Industrial Space," June 5, 2013
• Speaker, "Let the Sun Shine...on Rooftop Revenue Opportunities," December 5, 2012
• Panelist, "Leasing Representation on Behalf of Institutional Clients: The Good, The Bad and Somewhat Arcane," March 28, 2012
• Presenter, "Today's Leasing Labyrinth: Don't get caught in the same old maze," February 8, 2012
• Presenter, "Space Requirements for Start-Up Companies," Sheppard Mullin's Third Thursday Emerging Company Webinar series, December 17, 2009
• Moderator, "Dealing with Leases in Distress," Benjamin S. Crocker Symposium, May 5, 2009, Los Angeles, CA
• Frequent speaker on the topics of finance, real estate and telecommunication issues for CLE International, Practising Law Institute, International Council of Shopping Centers, the State Bar of California, the Real Estate Conference Group, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

Events

Memberships

Board of Directors, NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) Southern California Chapter (2010-Present), Executive Committee, 2013 Programs and Education Chair and 2012 UCLA/USC Real Estate Challenge Chair

Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Chair, Board of Directors of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Los Angeles (2005-2006); Board Member (1992-Present)

Program Chair, Practising Law Institute's Commercial Real Estate Financing: What Borrowers and Lenders Need to Know Now (2004-present)

Executive Committee, Real Property Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association

Board Member, UCLA Finance and Investment Conference (2001-2006)

Board Member, USC Crocker Symposium on Law and Business (2003-present); Planning Committee Chair (2007)

Digital Media