Shmel Graham

Shmel is a Counsel with 10 years experience working in both the public and private sectors. She is based in the Los Angeles Office and has experience representing private developers in connection with land use entitlements, permitting issues and other real estate related matters. Her experience also includes driving complex technology infrastructure projects that support public safety operations, leading operational reform efforts in real estate, risk management and procurement and advancing social infrastructure investments for the City of Los Angeles. She previously served as the Director of Mayor Eric Garcetti's Operations Innovation Team, Program Manager for Real Estate Asset Management Reform, and a Contract Specialist for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety. Shmel has a collaborative approach and is a strategic thinker with the analytical , problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills needed to engage diverse stakeholders and navigate politically dynamic environments. 

Shmel is admitted to the California State Bar. 

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