Firm News
Aleshire & Wynder Adds Six Water Law Attorneys
April 5, 2022 -- Aleshire & Wynder LLP (A&W), a public law firm well known for its representation of cities and other public agencies, announced today the addition of a six attorney team that will significantly expand the strength and reach of its California water practice. The firm’s water practice was started in 2010 by veteran attorney Susan Trager.
Partner Adrian R. Guerra Recognized as a Minority Leader of Influence
January 28, 2022 -- Full-service public agency law firm Aleshire & Wynder LLP announced today that Equity Partner Adrian R. Guerra has been selected to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2022 list "Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys." The publication writes that "these outstanding Southern California attorneys who also happen to be minorities were selected for inclusion based on a demonstration of the impact made on the profession and on the Los Angeles community."
Aleshire & Wynder LLP Elects Tiffany Israel as Managing Partner
Aleshire & Wynder LLP elects Tiffany Israel as managing partner
Israel, the city attorney for Fillmore, CA, is the first woman to lead the firm in its 20-year history
January 10, 2022 -- LOS ANGELES – Aleshire & Wynder LLP, a law firm servicing public agencies throughout California, has elected Tiffany Israel as its new managing partner.
Michelle Villarreal and Anahit Sargsyan to Speak at the CSDA Board Secretary/Clerk Conference (2021)
October 21, 2021 -- Michelle Villarreal and Anahit Sargsyan will speak at the California Special Districts Association Board Secretary/Clerk Conference being held at the Embassy Suites Anaheim South in Garden Grove, CA, Monday, October 25 through Wednesday, October 27, 2021. In their presentation, “Trending: Using Social Media to Promote Transparency and Accountability,” Michelle and Anahit will discuss the ways social media has transformed how local governments interact with their constituents, the benefits of social media in promoting transparency, and the challenges of complying with the Brown Act in a pos
Partners, Sunny Soltani and Elena Gerli, are presenting at the 2021 League of CA Cities on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion!
Aleshire & Wynder is proud to announce that partners Sunny Soltani, City Attorney for the City of Carson, Co-Chair A&W DEI Committee. Elena Gerli, Assistant City Attorney for the Cities of Suisun City, La Cañada Flintridge and Rancho Palos Verdes, Founder and Co-Chair A&W DEI Committee will be presenting at the League of California Cities Annual Conference morning of Friday, September 24, 2021, on the very important topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Article by Partner Christine M. Carson Published in CA Special Districts Assoc Magazine
June 16, 2021 -- An article about recent updates to California’s notification and response rules for Perfluorooctanoic acid and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (“PFAS”) appeared in the May-June 2021 issue of California Special Districts.
Alison Flowers and Jamie Traxler to Speak at the CSDA Annual Conference (2021)
June 4, 2021 -- Alison Flowers and Jamie Traxler will speak at the California Special Districts Association Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase being held at the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, located at 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, August 30 through September 2, 2021. They will discuss “Dead Gift-Away: The Constitutional Prohibition on Gifts of Public Funds,” a primer on the doctrine of “gift of public funds” and its application to special districts and the critical services they provide. Alison and Jamie will be speaking from 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday the 31st.