Robert Pittman

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About Robert Pittman

Accomplished Public Agency Attorney with more than 25 years experience advising elected official and agency staffs, developing practical solutions, and providing organizational leadership to public agencies. Innovative and strategic thinker with high ethical standards, unsurpassed work ethic, and skill to communicate effectively across management levels and disciplines to build highly effective cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to successfully apply legal insight to assist elected officials to implement their vision for their organization. Acknowledged strategic advisor to and integral team member of myriad public agencies. Skilled legal counselor, analytical problem solver, and organizational leader with extensive experience in the Brown Act, the California Public Records Act, California election law, conflict of interest and ethics laws (including the Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 1090, and common law conflicts of interest), public finance (including special assessment districts, lighting districts, and Mello-Roos community facilities districts), land use (with an emphasis in negotiating and documenting complex land use transactions), public real estate procedures (including acquisition and leasing, disposal of surplus lands, and stewardship), affordable housing law (including density bonus agreements, inclusionary zoning, and senior housing), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Specialties: General Municipal Agency Law, Contract Negotiation & Drafting, Real Estate Transactions, Redevelopment, California Public Records Act, Public Works Contracts, Franchise Negotiation & Documentation, Land Use Entitlements & Transactions, Telecommunications Regulation & Licensing, Conflict of Interest Law, Election Law/Political Reform Act, Government Ethics