Business by LA Times Studios May 2026

The May 2026 issue of Business by LA Times Studios explores the strategic forces reshaping Southern California’s economic future, from the rise of celebrity-led consumer brands like 818 Tequila and the evolution of influencer-driven marketing to the region’s preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, projected to generate nearly $900 million in local economic impact. This edition also examines major structural shifts in business and law, including the “DExit” trend challenging Delaware’s corporate dominance, rapid AI adoption across accounting and banking, and the move toward glass packaging in premium consumer goods. It further highlights workforce transformation, with healthcare emerging as the region’s leading job creator, alongside the Top 125 Law Firms in Los Angeles County, the Top 50 Law Firms in Orange County, the Legal Visionaries shaping the future of the profession and the Top 25 Law Schools.