Two Snell & Wilmer Partners Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as Leaders of Influence: Private Equity, Investors & Advisors

LOS ANGELES – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that partners Josh Schneiderman and Rose Sorensen have been recognized as “Leaders of Influence: Private Equity, Investors & Advisors” by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This award honors private equity professionals and advisors making a significant impact on Los Angeles’ dynamic business landscape.

Schneiderman, managing partner of the Los Angeles office and a member of the firm’s Corporate and Securities group, advises public and private companies on a broad range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and public and private securities offerings. He also counsels clients on corporate governance, franchising, and regulatory-sensitive industries such as cannabis. His transactional work spans a variety of sectors and deal structures, including private equity acquisitions in manufacturing and infrastructure, strategic investments in the cannabis industry, and the sale of national and international businesses. Known for his practical approach and deep transactional knowledge, Schneiderman is a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex, high-value deals.

Sorensen, a partner in the firm’s Corporate and Securities group, represents a diverse client base—from high-net-worth individuals and private companies to multinational corporations and nonprofits—in a broad range of complex transactional and operational matters. Her practice includes mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial finance, private placements, and corporate governance. She also advises on day-to-day business operations, including distribution and licensing agreements, reorganizations, and entity structuring for both domestic and cross-border transactions. With experience across industries such as technology, food and beverage, manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare, Sorensen brings a practical, business-minded perspective shaped by her years as in-house general counsel to every client interaction.