Public Law

Understanding procedural nuances and providing effective administrative advocacy can mean the difference in prevailing in administrative law cases. This program will provide insight on critical procedural and practice tips to avoid common and costly mistakes during the adjudicative hearing process. Read more

Article III, section 1 of the Constitution states, “[t]he judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.”[2] This imperative provision of the Constitution establishes the judiciary branch and maintains the balance of powers within the federal government. Read more

John E. Brown, partner at Best Best & Krieger LLP, has been named the 2019 Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year by the California Lawyers Association’s Public Law Section. Read more

Join our panelists to find out what it's like to work in public service and gain insight into how to get a job in the public sector. Read more

The CLA Public Law Section’s Executive Committee is hosting a complimentary lunch discussion in Los Angeles for any law students or new lawyers to explore careers in public service. The panelists will discuss their careers dedicated to public service and the qualities they look for when hiring. Read more

The Public Law Journal is currently accepting article submissions. The Journal solicits original manuscripts of 2,000-3,000 words in length, not including endnotes, on public law topics including: administrative law, constitutional law, municipal law, open meeting law, political/election law, education law, state and federal legislation, public employment and labor, government contracts, tort liability and regulations, land use/environment issues, public lawyer ethics, and public finance. MCLE self-study credit up to 12.5 hours may be available to published contributing authors. Citations should be… Read more

The Public Law Section Executive Committee is pleased to announce our new members and officers. Jeremy AvilaSanta Clara County Counsel’s Office Ryan HarrisonLozano Smith LLP Nick NorvellBest Best and Kreiger Clarisa SudarmaSolano County Counsel’s Office Chris WhitmanSan Francisco City Attorney’s Office Alex Calero, ChairDepartment of Business Oversight Caroline Fowler, Co-Vice Chair of Education Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office Christine Wood, Co-Vice Chair of Education Best Best and Kreiger Eugene Park, Vice Chair of Publications Port of Oakland Katherine Cook, Secretary… Read more

The Public Law Section is hosting a reception at the Annual Meeting to honor the Public Lawyer of the Year. The reception will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Bonzai room at the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California. More Info Read more

Don’t miss the Public Law Section’s education program offerings at the 2019 Annual Meeting. For more info, including how to register, click here! Read more

Join us for the 2019 Open Meetings and Open Records Conference on May 31, 2019 in San Francisco! We hope to see you there. Read more