Tampa City attorney joins large law firm

TAMPA — Tampa City Attorney Julia Mandell has joined the Tampa office of law firm Carlton Fields.

Mandell is of counsel and is a member of the firm's government law and consulting practice group. There, she will concentrate on a number of governmental issues, such as land use, zoning, real estate, eminent domain and environmental law, according to a statement.

Mandell had been with the city for 13 years. She was appointed acting City Attorney in April 2013 by Mayor Bob Buckhorn and the position was made permanent four months later.