Byron Toma (ACBA) - BART

Alameda County Bar Association

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In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: BART Attorney Byron Toma
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District – Office of the General Counsel (Department Head: Matthew Burrows)

Staff Attorney, January 2008 to present

Advising various government clients, including Media Affairs, Marketing, Expressive Activities Permitting, Planning, Engineering and Operations, Office of Civil Rights, Real Estate, “Art at BART,” Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, the Office of the Independent Police Auditor, Police Department, Public Works Construction and Procurement Contracting. Appearing, as needed, on Pitchess Motions and Workplace Violence Restraining Orders. Working on issues related to CEQA/NEPA, the Political Reform Act, Govt. Code Section 1090, conflicts of interest, incompatible offices/activities, Public Records Act, Records Retention, Privacy Rights and the Brown Act. Supervision of law clerks and post-graduate volunteers.

Santa Clara University School of Law

Adjunct Lecturer, Externship Program, May of 2016 to May 2019

Serving within the Legal Externship Program to review student externship placement summaries, student diaries, assignments, and other administrative duties as required by the position.

Alameda City Attorney’s Office (Department Head: Teresa L. Highsmith) Assistant City Attorney II, July 2006 to November 2007

Advising various government clients, including the Chuck Corica Golf Course, Recreation and Parks Department, Information Services Department, Alameda Free Libraries, Finance Department, Housing Authority, Development Services Department, Community Improvement Commission (Redevelopment Commission), Alameda Reuse & Redevelopment Authority, 5150 Gun Retention cases. Supervision of law clerks and volunteers.

Marin County Counsel’s Office (Department Head: Patrick K. Faulkner) Deputy County Counsel III, December 2000 to July 4, 2006

Sonoma County Counsel’s Office (Department Head: Steven M. Woodside) Deputy County Counsel IV, April 1987 to December 2000

The Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional membership association for lawyers and other me

Louis Goodman
www.louisgoodman.com
https://www.lovethylawyer.com/
510.582.9090
Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui
Tech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, Oakland
Audiograms: Paul Robert

Alameda County Bar Association

A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.

Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts.

Staff Attorney, January 2008 to present

Santa Clara University School of Law

Adjunct Lecturer, Externship Program, May of 2016 to May 2019

Serving within the Legal Externship Program to review student externship placement summaries, student diaries, assignments, and other administrative duties as required by the position.

Alameda City Attorney’s Office (Department Head: Teresa L. Highsmith) Assistant City Attorney II, July 2006 to November 2007

Marin County Counsel’s Office (Department Head: Patrick K. Faulkner) Deputy County Counsel III, December 2000 to July 4, 2006

Sonoma County Counsel’s Office (Department Head: Steven M. Woodside) Deputy County Counsel IV, April 1987 to December 2000

The Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional membership association for lawyers and other me

Louis Goodman
www.louisgoodman.com
https://www.lovethylawyer.com/
510.582.9090
Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui
Tech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, Oakland
Audiograms: Paul Robert

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Charles Woodson - Cal

A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.
Charles Woodson, Esq .
(415) 244-5213 | [email protected] | 1044 56th Street, Oakland, California 94608 https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-w-6174781a/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a motivated and skilled attorney who has successfully run my own legal practice for over a decade sustained on word-of-mouth referrals by building strong relationships with colleagues and clients through consistency and exceeding their expectations.

LAW OFFICE OF CHARLES WOODSON EXPERIENCE Oakland, CA Attorney/Owner May 2009 – Present

● Civil Advocacy: obtained judgment on all counts for client (defense) in a breach of contract and common counts trial; obtained a Writ of Mandate reversing public pension board’s decision and obtained award of attorney fees; successfully reversed public agency’s termination of employees; successfully litigated civil action in excess of $90K; successfully defended tort action; engaged in pre-litigation representation of a business in an ownership and creditor dispute; represented both businesses and individuals in administrative investigations and adjudications for employment, pension, and licensing matters; reviewed financial and human resources records, including policies and procedures; investigated and advised clients regarding potential civil and criminal claims.
● Criminal Defense Litigation: tried cases to verdict in state and federal court; assisted privately retained clients and court appointed clients (CJA and Alameda county Court Appointed Program) facing charges ranging from wire fraud to RICO and in administrative actions; directed and supervised fact investigation, prepared witnesses for testimony; examination witnesses in hearings, including deposition under Fed. R. Crim. P. 15(a)(1)), and trial; negotiate plea agreements; research and draft motions and jury instructions; represent and advise clients subject to grand jury subpoenas.
● Transactional Work: negotiate and draft employment severance agreements; familiarity with federal (e.g., EEOC, HIPAA) and state (DFEH) employment regulatory compliance and administrative redress.
● Professional Memberships: CJA panel member, Northern District of California; Alameda County Bar Association panel member; member Federal Bar Association, NDCA chapter; member Nat’l Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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Louis Goodman
www.louisgoodman.com
https://www.lovethylawyer.com/
510.582.9090
Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui
Tech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, Oakland
Audiograms: Paul Robert

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Ben Bartlett - Alameda County Board of Supervisors Candidate / Berkeley City Council

Ben Bartlett
https://www.ben2024.vote/

“Everyone deserves to feel safe. Every family deserves a home. Every person deserves to age with dignity. Everyone is welcome and included.”

These principles guide my life and have led me to public service. My story is that of delivering results for our community, imagining a better tomorrow, and seeing it through.

I'm Ben Bartlett. I’m an environmental attorney, husband, and father, and for the past seven years, I’ve served as a Berkeley City Councilmember.

My track record speaks for itself: I’ve authored landmark legislation creating more than 1,000 affordable homes, expanding paid family leave, and establishing a comprehensive wildfire prevention plan. My office created a groundbreaking civilian response team for mental health crises, enabling law enforcement to focus on solving and preventing serious crimes.

My leadership secured a $1,000,000 grant for public safety. I’ll make sure Alameda County gets every dollar available from the state and federal government to address our most pressing challenges.

While the rest of Alameda County saw a 22% increase in homelessness, Berkeley saw a 5% decrease. As a father, I’m committed to ending child homelessness in Alameda County.

I’m running for Alameda County Supervisor, because all that I’ve learned and accomplished has prepared me for this moment – to work for you. So vote for me, Ben Bartlett, for Alameda County Supervisor. I’m ready to be your advocate and champion, and I ask for your vote by March 5th.

-Ben Bartlett

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Louis Goodman
www.louisgoodman.com
https://www.lovethylawyer.com/
510.582.9090
Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui
Tech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, Oakland
Audiograms: Paul Robert