Steve Otera, General Counsel at the Port of Los Angeles, has been honoured with the Corporate Counsel Award in the non-profit/government/municipal category by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
The award recognises leading corporate counsel for their professional achievements and contributions to the local community and business environment.
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director, Gene Seroka, said: “Steve’s broad grasp of both legal frameworks and the complex dynamics of port operations allows him to deliver insightful, forward-looking counsel that safeguards compliance and enhances performance. We’re proud to see his exceptional contributions over 23 years at the Port recognised with this honour.”
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Appointed General Counsel in 2022, Otera reports to Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto and manages all legal matters for the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department.
He also oversees legal teams advising the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, and Intermodal Container Transfer Facility.
Prior to this role, Otera was an Assistant City Attorney assigned to the port, supervising in-house legal services.
He spent over a decade in private practice, including as Director of Legal Compliance and Education at LRN, and worked as an associate attorney with various local firms.
