Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell (JMBM) is pleased to announce that partner Sheri L. Bonstelle has been named to the Daily Journal’s 2025 list of “Top Women Lawyers” in California.
This special edition of the legal newspaper included Sheri as one of only 100 women attorneys in California who exemplify excellent lawyering and leadership skills and whose work is having a broad impact on the legal community, clients and society. To make the selection, the editors reviewed hundreds of nominations from outstanding women in law firms, public agencies, nonprofits and universities.
Sheri’s practice focuses on land use, zoning, environmental, litigation and construction matters. She manages all aspects of the entitlement process, including representing clients before local and state agencies, commissions and councils. She coordinates environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and obtains permits and approvals necessary under the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, California Coastal Act, and historic preservation laws. She also negotiates participation and development agreements with the Community Redevelopment Agency and obtains approval of adaptive reuse projects in historic buildings in Los Angeles. She represents signage companies and building owners with respect to preserving signage rights in Los Angeles.