Intro
Brendan specializes in representing transportation and water agencies, cities, special districts, and joint powers authorities. He assists these agencies with contracts, procurements, the California Public Records Act, the Brown Act, government ethics, and other areas.
He is involved in all phases of the public procurement process, helping agencies to meet their operational needs. He also reviews solicitations and ensures that his clients comply with local, state, and federal procurement requirements. He has experience with federally-assisted and other complex procurements for a wide range of goods and services, including multi-phase infrastructure contracts and rolling stock acquisitions.
Brendan was previously a Labor Relations Representative for the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a high school teacher through Teach for America.
Areas of Focus
Education
Academic Distinction
Managing Editor, Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law
Admissions and Courts
Municipal Management Association of Northern California
California Lawyers Association, Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Legal Services Award (2023)
"Recent Legislative Updates to the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, and More," co-presenter, CSDA Board Secretary/Clerk Conference (November 2023)