Public Law Section of the California Lawyers Association

?? The Outstanding Achievement in Public Law (OAPL) Award ?? Honoring individuals or teams for exceptional accomplishments that have positively impacted Californians through public law. From precedent-setting victories to guiding agencies through challenges or aiding in emergencies—this award recognizes the best in public service. Know someone who deserves this recognition? Nominate them today! ??Open to individuals & teams in local, state, or federal government ?? Achievements may include litigation, policy, or crisis response ?? Commitment to diversity and inclusion in public law ?? Submit your nominations now: https://bit.ly/42oJQHw #PublicLaw #LegalExcellence #OAPL

?? Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year Award ?? Every year, we honor a public law practitioner who exemplifies integrity, service, and excellence in the legal community. Do you know someone who deserves this recognition? Nominate an outstanding public lawyer for the award today! ?? Open to members of the Public Law Section, the State Bar, and the public ?? Commitment to diversity and ethical leadership ?? Named in honor of retired Chief Justice Ronald M. George ?? Submit your nominations now: https://bit.ly/42oJQHw #PublicLaw #LegalExcellence #LawyerOfTheYear

?? USD School of Law Alumnae & Water Authority Counsel Share Insights at Public Law Panel ?? On February 26, the University of San Diego (USD) School of Law hosted a Careers in Public Law panel, offering valuable guidance to students pursuing careers in the public sector. ?? Panelists, including Heather Ferbert '06, City Attorney for San Diego, Katharine Killeen '81, Assistant General Counsel at the California Department of Water Resources, and Michael McDonnell, Assistant General Counsel at the San Diego County Water Authority, shared their experiences in areas like water resource management, municipal governance, and infrastructure development. ?? Key Takeaways: The evolving landscape of public law Insights into the role of city and state legal counsel How students can get involved through internships, fellowships, and networking Explore the full article for more insights on these influential professionals and the future of public law! ?? https://lnkd.in/g4xYrTsq #PublicLaw #USDLaw #CareersInPublicLaw #WaterResources #MunicipalLaw #LegalProfession #LawSchool #USDAlumni #PublicService

?? Congratulations to the 2024 OAPL Award Winner: Thomas Faughnan! ?? The Public Law Section of the California Lawyers Association is proud to honor Senior Assistant County Counsel Thomas Faughnan as the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Public Law (OAPL) Award! Nominated by the County of Los Angeles, Thomas Faughnan’s diligence, patience, and creativity played a pivotal role in righting a historic wrong—returning land taken from the Bruce family and giving their descendants the opportunity to reclaim their legacy and participate in the American Dream. ?? Call for Nominations: 2025 OAPL Award! ?? Know someone making a lasting impact in public law? We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Achievement in Public Law Award! ?? Who Should Be Nominated? ?? Precedent-setting court victories ?? Guiding a public entity through a major challenge ?? Assisting Californians during an emergency ?? Innovative legal problem-solving ?? Submit Your Nomination by Email: PublicLaw@calawyers.org ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtYbZjEi #PublicLaw #OAPL #LegalExcellence #CaliforniaLaw #DiversityInLaw #LegalAwards #HistoricJustice #BruceFamily

?? Apply for Your Section’s Executive Committee! ?? You have more time to make a lasting impact in the legal community! This is your opportunity to enhance your leadership in CLA and help shape the future of the profession. CLA Section Executive Committees (ExComm) are at the heart of strategy, programs, and member benefits—now is your time to step up and lead! ? Expand your professional network ? Deepen your expertise in your legal field ? Lead and innovate within your section ?? Apply Now! ?? New Deadline: April 18th, 2025 ?? Don’t miss out—learn more & apply today: https://lnkd.in/g4tEFNKD #CLA #LegalLeadership #VolunteerOpportunity #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipOpportunity

?? Reminder: 2025 Section Membership Survey! ?? There’s still time to make your voice heard! Our 2025 Section Membership Survey is open until Sunday, March 2. ??? The survey includes just a few important questions, and you can complete it in less than 5 minutes. Your input is vital in shaping the future of our section, so don’t miss out! ?? ?? Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/db_kzzMW Thank you for sharing your feedback and helping us improve! ?? #PublicLaw #HaveYourSay #CLA #MembershipSurvey #LegalCommunity

Associate Justic Ketanji Brown presents 2025 Supreme Court Fellows Program Annual Lecture. The?Law Library of Congress?and the?Supreme Court Fellows Program?will present a conversation with?Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson?on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3 p.m. EST. https://lnkd.in/gvdY-b5K

?? Award Nominations extended to April 1! The Public Law Section of the California Lawyers Association is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards: ? Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year Award Recognizing a public law practitioner for outstanding service, an exemplary reputation, and the highest ethical standards. ? Outstanding Achievement in Public Law (OAPL) Award Honoring individuals or teams for exceptional accomplishments that have improved the lives of Californians through the representation of government entities. ?? Nomination Deadline: April 1, 2025 ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/42oJQHw ?? Congratulations to Last Year’s Winners! The 2024 OAPL Award was presented to the Education Legal Alliance (ELA) team of the California School Boards Association (Keith Brey, Kristin Lindgren-Bruzzone, Dana Scott) and the team from Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP (Chris Keeler, Gretchen Shipley, Lynn Beekman, Peter Fagen). #PublicLaw #CaliforniaLawyers #Awards

Public Law Section of CLA shares our deepest concerns with our members, colleagues, your families and friends, and everyone who has been impacted by the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles. We offer our condolences for the lives lost and to the communities experiencing this devastation. We are thankful for the life-saving work by the hundreds of firefighters, first responders, and all of the people standing in harm’s way to help Southern California during this treacherous time. We stand in solidarity with Los Angeles County. Please know you are not alone. Resources for disaster help may be found here: https://lnkd.in/gfpc76RN https://lnkd.in/gPnzW8mD Residents can download the Watch Duty app (https://www.watchduty.org/) to get rapid wildfire updates. Additionally, CLA encourages our members who wish to help the victims, to donate to an organization of their choice. The hearts of our members go out to all affected. #californialawyersassocation #cla #lawyershelpinglosangeles #clacaresforla

?? Award Nominations Are Open! The Public Law Section of the California Lawyers Association is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards: ? Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year Award Recognizing a public law practitioner for outstanding service, an exemplary reputation, and the highest ethical standards. ? Outstanding Achievement in Public Law (OAPL) Award Honoring individuals or teams for exceptional accomplishments that have improved the lives of Californians through the representation of government entities. ?? Nomination Deadline: February 28, 2025 ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/49Oblvr ?? Congratulations to Last Year’s Winners! The 2024 OAPL Award was presented to the Education Legal Alliance (ELA) team of the California School Boards Association (Keith Brey, Kristin Lindgren-Bruzzone, Dana Scott) and the team from Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP (Chris Keeler, Gretchen Shipley, Lynn Beekman, Peter Fagen). #PublicLaw #CaliforniaLawyers #Awards