Mayer Brown expands West Coast private investment funds capabilities with addition of Jarrod Huffman

Mayer Brown has appointed Jarrod Huffman as a partner in its global Funds & Asset Management practice, based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Huffman joins from Morgan Lewis with nearly 20 years of experience advising fund sponsors and institutional investors on the formation and operation of private equity, real estate, and alternative investment vehicles. This strategic hire is intended to strengthen the firm’s West Coast presence and enhance its ability to serve the private investment funds sector in a dynamic California market.

Jarrod Huffman has joined Mayer Brown as a partner in its global Funds & Asset Management practice in Los Angeles, moving from his previous role at Morgan Lewis. Huffman brings nearly two decades of experience to the firm, specializing in the formation, structuring, and operation of private equity, real estate, venture capital, and credit funds. His practice is distinguished by its dual focus, providing counsel to both fund sponsors and institutional investors on complex matters including joint ventures, co-investments, and secondary transactions.

Throughout his career, Huffman has developed a deep understanding of the private funds market, helping clients navigate market terms and negotiate customized investment vehicles tailored to specific strategies. Timothy Clark, co-leader of Mayer Brown’s global Funds & Asset Management practice, emphasized that Huffman’s arrival supports the firm’s strategic priority of expanding its private investment funds capabilities, particularly on the West Coast. Huffman’s expertise in buyout funds and managed accounts further broadens the firm's service offerings for sophisticated alternative investment clients.

The addition of Huffman is part of a broader expansion strategy for Mayer Brown in California, following recent growth in its real estate and hospitality practices. John Nadolenco, managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office, stated that the hire significantly enhances Mayer Brown’s real estate fund formation capabilities and strengthens its ability to serve major institutional investors. Huffman noted that the firm’s collaborative environment and integrated platform for real estate, funds, and finance were primary factors in his decision to join the practice.