Sheri L. Bonstelle

Sheri Bonstelle's practice focuses on land use, zoning, environmental, CEQA litigation, and construction matters. She manages all aspects of the entitlement process, including representing clients before local and state agencies, commissions, and councils. Ms. Bonstelle coordinates environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA); as well as obtains permits and approvals necessary under the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, California Coastal Act, and historic preservation laws. She also negotiates participation and development agreements, and obtains approvals of mixed-use multifamily buildings under the Housing Accountability Act.

Ms. Bonstelle received a BA in Architecture from Columbia College; a Masters of Architecture from Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation; and a J.D. from Fordham Law School, Stein Scholars Program. She is a partner in the Government, Land Use, Environment, and Energy Department at Jeffer Mangels Butler Mitchell LLP in Los Angeles, where she has worked for 18 years. Ms. Bonstelle started her legal career at Stroock Stroock & Lavan LLP in New York, and worked as a licensed architect in New York for several years prior to law school.

Ms. Bonstelle has been a panelist on the annual CEB Key Developments in Real Estate Law for several years. She has been a guest lecturer on land use at the University of Southern California Law School and Loyola Law School. Ms. Bonstelle also participates in numerous panels on real estate development for organizations such as Urban Land Institute, Provisors, and California Preservation Foundation.