Public Law

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

Friday, May 31, 2019. University of San Francisco Fromm Institute 2130 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA. Earn 6 hours of MCLE Credits. Read more

The Public Law Section is now accepting applications for section members who would like to join the Public Law Section’s Executive Committee. Help promote the practice of public law through the section’s work on publications, continuing education and other projects! Read more

The Public Law Section is now soliciting nominations for the 2019 Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year Award. Every year, the Public Law Section presents this award to recognize a public law practitioner who has provided outstanding service to the public and possesses an exemplary reputation in the legal community and the highest ethical standards. Read more

The Summer/Fall 2019 issue of the Public Law Journal has been mailed to section members and will be available on the California Lawyers Association website soon. This edition features articles on Inverse Condemnation and Public Water Systems, Bruce Reed Goodmiller - Public Lawyer of the Year for 2018, and litigation and case law updates. The issue also includes a CLE self-study article on the First Amendment. Read more