Erica C. Gonzalez

Erica Gonzalez is a Senior Associate at Redwood Public Law and provides advice and counsel to cities, counties and special districts of all types throughout the state. She currently serves as Assistant City Attorney for the City of San Leandro and General Counsel for the Sweetwater Springs Water District and West Valley Sanitation District.
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Erica advises clients on a wide range of municipal and public law issues including the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, public works and contracting, code enforcement, and conflict of interest laws. She assists in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing public contracts as well as drafting local ordinances, resolutions, and regulations.
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Prior to joining the firm, Erica represented public entities as outside litigation counsel with a focus on public entity defense. She has a unique background in defending various types of public entities, including cities, municipalities, recreation districts, and transportation agencies in matters involving tort liability claims, design defect and dangerous condition of public property.

As an experienced litigator, Erica handles all aspects and stages of litigation for both private and public clients and has experience in both state and federal court. Erica also advises and counsels public entities on risk management, claim handling and early resolution.