Linda Igarashi is a corporate M&A partner at Sheppard, based in the firm's Costa Mesa, California office. She advises clients nationally on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions, with a focus on the healthcare, private equity, and food and beverage sectors. Drawing on her business background, Linda approaches every deal as a business advisor first, helping clients reach practical, value-driven outcomes.
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The daughter of immigrant parents from Mexico and Japan, Linda grew up between cultures and is fluent in Spanish. She brings that multicultural perspective to her work, along with a deep commitment to expanding Hispanic leadership and economic opportunity. She serves as pro bono general counsel to the New America Alliance, an organization of Latino business leaders working to advance the economic well-being of the Latino community. She is known as a connector, bringing together business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to build relationships and create opportunity.
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As a Hispanic Star Trailblazer, Linda looks forward to collaborating with fellow leaders, opening doors for the next generation, and helping build a stronger, more unified Hispanic community.

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