"The CRT provides our firm with the opportunity to work with companies on the rise in San Diego. The businesses that participate in the CRT have set high goals, have a drive to succeed and an openness to acquire the advice and experience that CRT mentors can provide," said Michael Orlando, member of the Corporate Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP's Del Mar office.

"CRT will give our firm a unique opportunity to provide our clients with access to invaluable business guidance from the CEO mentors at CRT, in addition to the advice we provide from a legal perspective."

"Support from firms of the caliber of Sheppard Mullin helps to validate what we are doing at the CRT," said Tom Dorosewicz, CRT chairman. "They provide sponsorship because they recognize the value of what we are providing, see the opportunity they can bring to their clients, and are inspired by our mission."

CRT is a nonprofit volunteer organization comprising more than 40 current and former CEOs who provide business advice and mentorship to San Diego businesses for free.