Richard Pugh has returned to Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as a partner in the Finance & Bankruptcy practice group and will be based in the firm's Century City office.

"Rich has always been well-respected for the quality of his work and for being a practical attorney. His broad-based, transactional practice is a perfect fit with the firm's core finance practice."
Commented Pugh, "It is a great pleasure to return to Sheppard Mullin. I am excited about practicing again with this top-notch firm and look forward to working with the lawyers in the Finance & Bankruptcy practice group to provide the highest quality service to the firm's clients."
Alan Martin, chair of the Finance & Bankruptcy Practice Group, said, "Rich brings both private practice and in-house experience with him.

We're excited to have an accomplished attorney such as Rich join the practice group.