Governmental Agencies/Public Entities

Public entities, including school districts, colleges, universities and other educational institutions, face a multitude of unique and evolving legal challenges. With decades of experience and a proven track record, Baker Sterchi attorneys bring a keen understanding of the issues our public entity clients encounter. Our team offers a comprehensive, tailored approach, helping public entities and agencies navigate the intricacies of complex litigation, administrative proceedings, internal investigations and public records requirements.

We represent public entities and their respective agencies in a variety of legal proceedings, including civil litigation and public inquest hearings. Our team keeps abreast of the rapidly developing and dynamic changes to laws affecting public agencies and provides advice to institutional leadership and staff on training, compliance obligations, investigations and operational decision-making, including matters involving student and employee conduct, safety responsibilities and coordination with law enforcement when appropriate.

We also advise educational institutions on governance, employment and personnel matters, student-related issues, regulatory compliance and risk management affecting day-to-day operations and institutional programs.

With a commitment to supporting public entities and educational institutions in their mission to serve their communities, our firm offers proactive legal solutions that address both immediate challenges and long-term goals. Our team has the experience to guide matters to effective and efficient resolution, with a deft touch and sensitivity to public disclosure requirements.