Stephen LaSala

Stephen LaSala is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, based in their San Diego (Del Mar) office.1 Here are some key details about his background and expertise:

Professional Experience

Stephen specializes in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate law.1 His practice areas include:

• Advising buyers and sellers in M&A transactions
• Venture capital and private equity financings
• Joint ventures
• Corporate governance
• Equity and executive compensation
• Formation and structuring of business entities

He has extensive experience representing various parties in M&A deals, including buyers, sellers, investment advisors, and special committees.1

Leadership Roles

Within the firm, Stephen holds several leadership positions:

• Chair of the firm's Compensation Committee
• Former Managing Partner of the San Diego (Del Mar) office
• Former Practice Group Leader of the Corporate Practice Group1

Recognition

Stephen has received numerous honors for his legal work, including:

• Named in Best Lawyers in America for Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2024-2025)
• Recognized by Legal 500 US for M&A/Corporate and Commercial (2023)
• Named Lawyer of the Year for Corporate Law by Best Lawyers (2021, 2022)
• Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law (2018-2022, 2025)1

Education and Bar Admissions

• J.D. from Fordham University (1997)
• B.A. from Boston College (1994)
• Admitted to practice law in California and New York1

Stephen is known for his expertise in M&A transactions and corporate law, with a track record of successfully advising clients on complex deals and business matters.