Robert Ahn
Robert Lee Ahn, Founding Partner at Enso Law LLP, specializes in business, commercial, and real estate law. A former LA Planning Commissioner and Congressional candidate, he advises governments, companies, and individuals with integrity, creativity, and civic vision.
About
Robert Lee Ahn is a distinguished attorney and civic leader based in Los Angeles, California. As a Founding Partner at Enso Law LLP, he specializes in business, commercial, and real estate law, providing comprehensive legal services to a diverse clientele that includes public entities, private companies, and entrepreneurs. Robert is frequently sought after by clients for his ability to find practical and creative solutions in conflict, as well as his skill in negotiating and closing complex transactions.
Robert’s legal career is highlighted by a deep commitment to public service and civic engagement. Robert’s civic service began in 2011, when he was appointed to the Los Angeles City Redistricting Commission, helping to define the boundaries and representation of the City’s diverse communities. In 2013, he was appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Los Angeles, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the City’s development and land-use policies. He served as in this capacity until 2017, when he ran as a candidate for the United States Congress in California’s 34th District, qualifying for the General Election out of a crowded primary field of twenty-three candidates—an endeavor that underscored his lifelong dedication to public service and the constituents of Los Angeles. That same year, Robert was once again tapped by Mayor Garcetti to serve as the City of Los Angeles’ inaugural President of the Cannabis Regulation Commission, where he was instrumental in establishing the policy, framework and regulatory laws that govern the local cannabis industry.
Robert is a prominent leader in the City’s AAPI community, and currently serves as the President of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles.
At Enso Law LLP, Robert draws upon his extensive experience in both the public and private sectors to advise and advocate for governments, businesses, and individuals. His practice reflects the firm’s mission of using the law as a force for good—promoting equality and seeking justice.
Robert earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law (Hale Moot Court Honors Program), and his Bachelor of Business Administration from Emory University (Dean’s List) . He is admitted to practice in all California state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.