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Subject:
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15.14 Review and Potential Approval of the Master Legal Services Agreements between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Outside Counsel |
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Enclosure:
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Legal Services Agreements with the following law firms: 1) Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP; 2) Lozano Smith, LLP; 3) Orbach, Huff & Henderson, LLP; 4) School & College Legal Services of California; 5) Fagen, Friedman & Fulforst. LLP; and 6) Dannis Woliver Kelley, PC. |
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Each fiscal year, District needs to contract with attorneys and other specialists to represent the District in litigation. The Legal Department supervises and directs outside counsel to ensure the District receives the highest quality legal services at the lowest cost. In order to ensure that the District can respond to litigation in a timely manner, we execute Master Agreements for Legal Services in advance. All fees must be paid from the existing Board approved budget. The Legal Department has created a template for legal services in order to standardize litigation management and consolidate billing efforts. |
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Funding:
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The estimated totals of all legal services contracts have been budgeted in the 2024-25 budget and depend on the scope of representation. |
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Recommendation
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That the Board approve the Master Legal Service Agreements for the following law firms: 1) Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP; 2) Lozano Smith, LLP; 3) Orbach, Huff & Henderson, LLP; 4) School & College Legal Services of California; 5) Fagen, Friedman & Fulforst. LLP; and 6) Dannis Woliver Kelley, PC. |
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Approvals:
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Signed By: |
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Susanne Starecki Kim - General Counsel |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Keisha Nzewi Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'That the Board approve the Master Legal Service Agreements for the following law firms: 1) Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP; 2) Lozano Smith, LLP; 3) Orbach, Huff & Henderson, LLP; 4) School & College Legal Services of California; 5) Fagen, Friedman & Fulforst. LLP; and 6) Dannis Woliver Kelley, PC.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Linda Mayo | Yes | | Debra Mason | Yes | | Cherise Khaund | Yes | | Keisha Nzewi | Yes | | Erin McFerrin | Yes | |
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