George David Kieffer

Partner, Manatt Phelps & Phillips

George Kieffer, a partner in the government and regulatory practice at Manatt, uses his legal skill and extensive knowledge of Los Angeles in particular to counsel clients on local, regional, and state regulatory matters in California. He is a special counselor to both middle-market and Fortune 500 companies, representing clients from multiple industries. The chair of Manatt’s government and regulatory policy practice, he is also a member of the firm’s executive committee. Kieffer successfully chaired the appointed commission charged with rewriting the charter of the city of Los Angeles. He regularly advises policymakers, as well as clients, on the application of the charter and related policy issues. He is a regent of the University of California.