Mitchell M. Tsai

Practice areas

Environmental Litigation, Land Use/Zoning, Nonprofit Organizations

Focus areas

Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations

Mitchell M. Tsai specializes in the field of environmental and land use law. He serves as the principal at Mitchell M. Tsai, Attorney At Law, situated in Pasadena, California. In this capacity, Mr. Tsai provides legal representation to individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including Pasadena.

Throughout his professional journey, Mr. Tsai has presented cases before both state and federal courts and actively participated in diverse administrative proceedings. His legal insights have been featured through articles published in the Daily Journal and Los Angeles Lawyer magazine. He holds licenses permitting him to practice law in all California state courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Mr. Tsai’s educational background comprises a bachelor’s degree in international relations with a minor in gender studies from the University of Southern California. He furthered his education at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, earning his law degree along with a certificate in environmental and natural resources.

Before establishing his own law firm, Mr. Tsai amassed valuable legal experience by serving as a law clerk at notable institutions such as the U.S. Department of Justice Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment Now, Los Angeles Waterkeeper, and in the employ of two private attorneys. He also worked as an associate at a private law firm, where he handled intricate cases pertaining to land use and environmental issues.

Prior to embarking on his legal profession, Mr. Tsai engaged in roles as a researcher and policy advocate for esteemed organizations including the California League of Conservation Voters, the Fund for the Public Interest, Taiwan Environmental Action Network, and the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. Notably, he was a former fellow within the Southern California Leadership Network.