Attorney Jeffrey Gorell Advances to Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles for Homeland Security/Public Safety From Anderson Kill

Gorell, 44, a senior attorney at Anderson Kill since 2009, will become deputy mayor overseeing homeland security and public safety issues in the nation’s second largest city. Gorell will advise Mayor Eric Garcetti on policy and supervise the departments of police, fire and emergency management. In addition, he will coordinate with regional, state and federal emergency preparedness agencies on matters of homeland security.

"We've been proud to have as effective a public servant as Jeff on our Anderson Kill team, said Robert M. Horkovich, Anderson Kill's managing shareholder. "His knowledge of government, in combination with top-rate legal skills, has been of great value to our clients."

"We are sorry to lose Jeff, but our loss is Los Angeles' gain," said David P. Bender, managing shareholder of Anderson Kill's Ventura, CA office. "His rare mix of legal, political and command experience served our clients well and will serve the city well."

"Anderson Kill is a great law firm that has been my home for more than five years," Mr. Gorell commented. "I deeply respect the talented people here and have always appreciated the opportunity to be part of the Anderson Kill team."

The move is the latest step in a distinguished career for Gorell. During his tenure at Anderson Kill, he advised clients in the energy, agricultural and development industries, helping them navigate public policy as well as legal challenges. Previously, he worked in the communications office of former California Gov. Pete Wilson and served as deputy district attorney in Ventura County. Gorell is a commander and intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve and served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. He continues to serve the Navy Reserve in the Pacific fleet. He is also an adjunct professor of public policy and politics at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.

Gorell served two terms in the California assembly and mounted a very close challenge to an incumbent in a Congressional election this past fall.

The appointment takes effect on July 6.

About Anderson Kill

Anderson Kill practices law in the areas of Insurance Recovery, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Estate, Trusts and Tax Services, Corporate and Securities, Antitrust, Banking and Lending, Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Real Estate and Construction, Foreign Investment Recovery, Public Law, Government Affairs, Employment and Labor Law, Captive Insurance, Intellectual Property, Corporate Tax, Hospitality and Health Reform. Recognized nationwide by Chambers USA for Client Service and Commercial Awareness, and best-known for its work in insurance recovery, the firm represents policyholders only in insurance coverage disputes - with no ties to insurance companies and has no conflicts of interest. Clients include Fortune 1000 companies, small and medium-sized businesses, governmental entities, and nonprofits as well as personal estates. Based in New York City, the firm also has offices in Ventura, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Stamford, CT, Washington, DC and Newark, NJ.