Edgar Khalatian

Partner, Mayer Brown LLP

Edgar Khalatian is a nationally recognized land use, environmental, and government relations attorney and Partner at Mayer Brown LLP, where he advises developers, investors, public agencies, and infrastructure stakeholders on some of California’s most complex real estate and development projects. Based in Los Angeles, Khalatian is widely regarded as a leading expert in land use entitlement strategy, environmental compliance, public-private partnerships, and large-scale urban development.With more than two decades of experience, Khalatian has represented clients across a broad range of sectors, including mixed-use development, housing, transportation, renewable energy, hospitality, entertainment, and infrastructure. His practice focuses on navigating complex regulatory frameworks involving the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), zoning, planning, permitting, and governmental approvals at the local, regional, and state levels.Before joining Mayer Brown, Khalatian served in senior leadership roles in both public service and private practice. Earlier in his career, he worked as Deputy Mayor for Economic Development for the City of Los Angeles, where he helped oversee economic policy, major development initiatives, and public infrastructure projects during a period of significant urban growth and investment. His experience inside government has provided him with deep expertise in public policy, political strategy, and stakeholder engagement across California’s regulatory landscape.Khalatian is also recognized for his work on high-profile public-private partnerships and transformative civic projects, advising clients on negotiations involving municipalities, transit agencies, utilities, and community organizations. He has been consistently recognized by leading legal and business publications for his influence in real estate, land use, and infrastructure law.