Goodwin announced it will move from its Los Angeles office in a 52-story tower downtown to the nearby Arts District about two miles away, which is almost exclusively defined by low-rise or industrial-style developments. The law firm will relocate from its current 30,400 square feet of space on the 41st and 42nd floors at Uncommon Developers’ 601 South Figueroa Street, where it has been for almost 20 years, to about 29,000 square feet on the second-floor office campus at 555 Mateo Street, known as At Mateo. More than 75 lawyers will eventually use the office campus, which also counts Spotify as a tenant and which ASB Real Estate Investments owns. “Our move to At Mateo reflects our long-term commitment to Los Angeles and our broader strategy to be deeply immersed in the industries we serve,” David Pendergast, chair of Goodwin’s Los Angeles office and a partner at the firm, said in a statement. “Southern California has become a powerful innovation corridor spanning Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Orange County and San Diego. From aerospace, space and defense to life sciences, SaaS and consumer products, this region is driving transformative growth. Our expanded presence positions us alongside the founders, investors and companies leading that momentum and allows us to deliver strategic, industry-focused counsel at every stage of their development.” Goodwin announced earlier this month that it’s also opening a new office in Newport Beach and will open a San Diego office this summer.
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