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Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger’s attorneys also regularly write for other publications. Some recent articles that may be of interest include: Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine: Black Lives Matter as Government Speech Daily Journal: Restoring California’s Leadership in Setting Tailpipe Emissions Standards Daily Journal: Competition and Collusion on the Road to Clean Cars ABA Environment, Energy, and […]
SMW Attorney Teaches Land Use Law at Stanford Law School
SMW partner Andrew Schwartz is once again teaching Land Use Law at Stanford Law School for the fall quarter 2021-2022. The course focuses on the pragmatic (more than theoretical) aspects of contemporary land use law and policy, including the tools and historical/legal foundation of modern land use law; zoning and General Plans; the process of land development; affordable housing; growth […]
SMW Ranked Top Tier Nationally Among 2022 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® has again given Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP a “Tier 1” ranking in four categories among law firms in the San Francisco metropolitan area, and three national awards, including a prestigious “Tier 1” ranking among all firms nationally in Land Use & Zoning Law. View the rankings here.
Verdict in Chauvin Trial is “First Step Towards Justice”
We breathed a sigh of relief on hearing the results of the Derek Chauvin trial in which he was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. But this verdict underscores the work that remains to be done to dismantle the systemic racism that perpetuates violence on Black and Brown people in this country. We agree with […]
SMW Attorneys Recognized Among Top Environmental & Energy Lawyers in the US
Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger is honored to announce that twelve of our partners were recently named to Lawdragon News’ inaugural list of the top 500 environmental and energy lawyers in the United States. Kevin P. Bundy, Ellison Folk, Tamara S. Galanter, Ellen J. Garber, Winter King, Robert “Perl” Perlmutter, Gabriel M. B. Ross, Andrew W. […]
SMW Stands with AAPI Communities
Racism and violence against people of Asian descent have a long history in this country, as do gender-based violence and attacks on immigrant communities. Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger condemns white supremacy, anti-Asian racism, and sexist and sexual violence against Asian American women. We express solidarity and support members of the broader Asian American and Pacific […]
Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger Adds to Growing Chorus of Calls for Pres. Trump’s Removal
Like many of our colleagues in the legal community across the country, we at Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP are alarmed by the mob attack on the US Capitol building on January 6, 2021 and President Trump’s role in spurring on this violent crowd. In response to this disturbing event, our national leadership must take […]
Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP Celebrates 40 Years of Serving the Public Interest
Law firm specializes in government, land use, renewable energy and environmental law; 40th Anniversary website launched. San Francisco, Calif. – The law firm Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP is celebrating 40 years of service as one of the nation’s preeminent progressive public interest law firms. Since 1980, Shute, Mihaly & Weinberg LLP has specialized in […]
Spreading Good Cheer at the End of a Difficult Year
As 2020 draws to a close, Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger announced that the firm would double its annual charitable donations this year. “This year really highlighted for us that the health of our communities and environment depend on the work of non-profit organizations engaged in environmental justice and anti-racism work, and that we simply need […]
SMW Solidarity Statement
Black people have built America since before it was a country, often driven to the task by systematic oppression and racism. Recently, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Oscar Grant, Mario Woods, Kayla Moore, and countless others suffered deadly violence, with all of us as witnesses. The brazenness and impunity of these acts—the […]