Public Law Section

• Publication year: 2017

Public Law Section

Mission Statement

The mission of the Public Law Section is to ensure that laws relating to the function and operation of public agencies are clear, effective and serve the public interest; to advance public service through public law practice; and to enhance the effectiveness of public law practitioners. The Section focuses on addressing issues related to administrative law, constitutional law, municipal law, open meeting laws, political and/or election law, education law, state and federal legislation, public employment, government contracts, tort liability and regulations, land use/environment issues, and public lawyer ethics.

The Section provides topical educational programs, seminars and resource materials; works to enhance the recognition of, and participation by, public law practitioners in the State Bar; presents its annual Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year award to public law practitioners who have made significant and continuous contributions to the profession; and publishes the quarterly Public Law Journal.

Executive Committee Roster

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Elizabeth G. Pianca
San Jose

CHAIR
John M. Appelbaum
Sacramento

CO-VICE CHAIRS
Scott C. Smith
Irvine

Rachel H. Sommovilla
Richmond
TREASURER
Ryan Baron
Irvine

SECRETARY
Michelle Kenyon
Oakland

MEMBERS
Alex Calero
San Diego

Bernadette S. Curry
Fairfield

Christopher J. Diaz
Walnut Creek

Caroline Fowler
Santa Rosa

Carmen Gibbs
Sacramento

Kathleen Kane
Burlingame

Tara Newman
Los Angeles

Eugene Park
Oakland

Holly Rickett
Santa Rosa

Tiffani L. Shin...