Sheppard Mullin promotes Michael Roth to partner

Law firm Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP has elevated Michael Roth to partner. Previously an associate, he is a member of the Real estate, land use and environmental practice group in the firm’s Chicago office.

Roth concentrates his practice on commercial and residential real estate development throughout the United States, including construction and design contracts, lending and finance, and sales and acquisitions. He has significant experience representing owners and contractors in negotiating design and construction contracts and has represented numerous local and institutional lenders and borrowers in connection with acquisition and construction financing. He has a particular expertise in hospitality transactions, representing developers, owners and management companies on all aspects of hotel projects. Roth received a J.D. from Washington University School of Law in 2004 and a B.A. from Truman State University in 1998.