Summary: Bob Hertzberg, the senator-elect for the Fernando Valley in California, has joined the law firm of Glaser Weil in their Government and Regulatory Law Group.
The law firm of Glaser Weil announced on Thursday that Senator-Elect Bob Hertzberg will join the firm’s Government and Regulatory Law Practice Group, according to LawFuel. The firm is based in Los Angeles.
Hertzberg will serve as Of Counsel to the firm and comes from Mayer Brown LLP
Prior to Mayer Brown, Hertzberg worked as the Chairman for the Board of The Public Policy Institute of California and for the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.
Hertzberg is a former Speaker of the State Assembly in California and will represent the San Fernando Valley in the Senate this year.
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“We are honored to have Bob join our firm,” said Glaser Weil Managing Partner Peter Weil. “His 35 years of experience as a lawyer, work-ethic, dedication and vast knowledge will contribute to the continued growth of the firm.”
Patricia L. Glaser said, “Bob will be an excellent addition to our firm. We are excited to have him join us and share his many years of legal expertise. He is well respected in both the political and business spheres in Los Angeles and throughout the state he is known for his integrity, doggedness, dedication and experience.”
Hertzberg added, “I’m thrilled to be joining Glaser Weil. The firm’s level of commitment to its clients is second to none and is a testament to the firm’s reputation as one of the best law firms in the country.”
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Hertzberg will work in the law firm’s government affairs practice, which is led by former Beverly Hills mayor Thomas Levyn and former Chief Deputy City Attorney and Chief of Staff to Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn, Tim McOsker.
“Glaser Weil is always looking for top notch talent and expertise in a variety of fields and Bob represents the best in both of these areas,” McOsker said. “No one can deny his passion for the issues set before him and we are excited to have a man of his integrity and ability join us as an integral part of our team.”
Phil Recht, the partner-in-charge at Mayer Brown, said, “Bob has been a terrific partner for the past 12 years. Given our active practice before the Legislature and other state agencies, which would pose conflicts for Bob, we completely understand Bob’s need to move on. We wish him the best with all his future endeavors.”
Hertzberg earned his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
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