Renne Public Law Group

Introducing Florence Chang, a dedicated advocate and the latest addition to Renne Public Law Group's 2025 Fellowship Program! Flo is pursuing a Government Law Concentration at University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and is committed to using law as a tool for social justice. During her time at UC Santa Barbara, she served students at the Legal Resource Center and championed UC divestment from the Thirty Meter Telescope project, advocating for the protection of Hawai‘ian land. She also gained hands-on experience enforcing safe housing and business practices at the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office. Now, as an RPLG Fellow, Flo looks forward to building a career in government law and driving meaningful change. Learn more about RPLG's 2025 fellowship program: https://lnkd.in/gu5SEcY9

Meet Nick González, MPP, the next member of Renne Public Law Group's 2025 Fellowship Cohort! Nick is a J.D. candidate at University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), concentrating in Work Law. He serves as a staff editor for the UC Law Journal of Race and Economic Justice, the Internal Vice President for the Employment and Labor Law Students Association and a law clerk at Neyhart, Anderson, Flynn & Grosboll. Before law school, Nick worked at the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and for several elected officials. As an attorney, he aims to advocate for workers’ rights and the public interest.Learn more about RPLG's 2025 fellowship program: https://lnkd.in/gu5SEcY9

Renne Public Law Group is excited to welcome Gemma Aguilar to the 2025 Fellowship Cohort! Gemma is a first-generation college graduate and a 2L at USC Gould School of Law. She serves as the Internal Communications Chair for both the Latinx Law Students Association (LLSA) and the Barbara F. Bice Public Interest Law Foundation. Before law school, Gemma gained experience as a legal assistant at a workers' compensation law firm and worked as an economic development specialist for the City of Vista. Through the RPLG Fellowship, she looks forward to serving local and state governments through the practice of law. Learn more about RPLG's 2025 fellowship program: https://lnkd.in/gu5SEcY9

Renne Public Law Group is pleased to announce that on March 10, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in a long-running employment case, securing a significant victory for the City of Stockton, CA. Our team, led by attorneys Spencer Wilson, Geoffrey Spellberg, Ryan McGinley-Stempel and Art Hartinger, along with co-counsel at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, successfully defended the City by demonstrating that the Ninth Circuit’s decision upholds key Title VII standards for public employers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grgxBae3

Our third 2025 Renne Public Law Group fellow is Isabella Blanco! Isabella is a law student at University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and a former Teach For America corps member, where she taught 8th-grade Social Studies and Writing. She is deeply committed to advocacy, volunteering to teach legal rights, assisting asylum seekers and promoting diversity in the legal profession. As the Diversity Chair for the Latinx Law Students Association and an active moot court participant, Isabella is dedicated to driving meaningful change. Through this fellowship, she looks forward to advancing her mission of creating a lasting impact through the law. Learn more about RPLG’s 2025 Fellowship Program: https://lnkd.in/gu5SEcY9

Meet Mallory Yeates, our next Renne Public Law Group 2025 fellow! Mallory is a second-year law student at University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and currently serves as a legal intern with the California Department of Justice's Healthcare Rights and Access Section. Mallory gained experience with the California DOJ's Health, Education and Welfare Section, worked as an administrative summer intern at a boutique healthcare law firm and served as a clinical student with Legal Aid at Work’s Workers' Rights Clinic. With a passion for public service, Mallory is committed to advancing accessible healthcare in rural communities. Learn more about RPLG's 2025 Fellowship Program: https://lnkd.in/gu5SEcY9

Renne Public Law Group is excited to introduce the 2025 Fellowship Cohort! Our annual fellowship program connects law and public affairs students with local government practice, equipping them with the tools to launch impactful careers. Meet our first fellow, Maryjo S., a law student at University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) with a strong passion for public interest law. Maryjo has gained valuable experience as an intern for the County of San Mateo Attorney's Office, a Management Fellow in the City Manager's Department for the City of South San Francisco, a Summer Law Clerk for San Mateo County and an AmeriCorps Management Fellow. She currently serves as a Staff Editor for the UC Law Journal on Gender and Justice, participates in Moot Court and is the Communications Director for the Pilipinx. Maryjo is eager to expand her knowledge of public service as an RPLG Fellow. Learn more about the 2025 RPLG Fellowship Program: https://lnkd.in/gu5SEcY9

Join us in welcoming Legal Secretary Taniseia Vo to our staff! Learn more about our team: https://lnkd.in/gtfxVS9z

Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) and Renne Public Management Group (RPMG) had a great time connecting with colleagues, clients and friends at the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 City Managers Conference. Our team appreciated the opportunity to discuss the challenges cities are facing and share practical solutions. If you'd like to keep the conversation going, feel free to reach out! We look forward to hearing from you. https://bit.ly/3wbi9kC https://bit.ly/3CxFGlP

#ICYMI: Renne Public Law Group Head of Investigations and Of Counsel, Karen Carrera, Esq., AWI-CH, has launched the first edition of The Workplace Investigator’s Blog newsletter! In this edition, Karen explores California’s newest 2025 laws, strategies for multilingual investigations and best practices for navigating workplace harassment allegations. Read the full newsletter for expert insights at?https://conta.cc/4hFrkyG