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Arielle is an Associate in our Pasadena office, where she is part of the municipal advisory group. She advises cities and other public agencies on a broad range of municipal law matters, including land use, housing, public safety, public works, labor and employment, transparency laws (e.g. the Public Records Act, the Brown Act, and the Political Reform Act) and legal compliance.
Prior to joining the firm, Arielle served as Deputy City Attorney for the City of Santa Barbara, where she advised various City departments, including Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Development, and Human Resources. Her work included drafting ordinances, advising on municipal governance and regulatory compliance, conducting personnel investigations, and representing the City in criminal prosecutions. She also served as advisor to the City’s Fire and Police Commission.
Arielle earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and her B.A. in English from the University of California, Los Angeles. During law school, she participated in the Health Justice Project, where she worked directly with clients on matters involving housing, public benefits, disability rights, and access to healthcare.
Outside of the office, you can find Arielle curled up with her dog, Charlie Bacon, and a good book.