Overview

Margaret Moore Sohagi is a Principal in Meyers Nave’s Land Use and Environmental Law practice group with more than 30 years experience. When it comes to navigating California’s complex land use and environmental landscape, Margaret is a trailblazer. A leading authority on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), climate change, green/renewable energy, and infrastructure projects, Margaret works with clients to advance sustainable initiatives across the state.

As a former city planner, Margaret is widely recognized for her pragmatic and results-driven legal strategies, working seamlessly with in-house counsel, government staff, and elected officials on groundbreaking projects throughout California. As circumstances demand, she zealously defends land use and environmental approvals in court, often achieving favorable resolutions through mediation.

For nearly two decades and prior to joining Meyers Nave, Margaret served as the Managing Partner of The Sohagi Law Group, a women-owned law firm serving public agencies throughout California on complex project development and environmental review.

Margaret has been a sought-after instructor for California’s Continuing Judicial Studies Program, where she educates Superior Court judges, appellate justices, and court attorneys on the latest CEQA and environmental law developments. Her expertise extends to teaching roles at UCLA and USC and contributing to key publications like Exactions and Impact Fees in California. Her ability to demystify legal intricacies has made her a trusted thought leader and a frequent speaker at conferences statewide.

Admitted to practice in California state courts, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Margaret is deeply committed to advancing inclusion and engagement in the legal profession and inspiring the next generation of attorneys.