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community economic development issues. Representation includes strategizing on policy
campaigns, giving advice regarding policy options and legal ramifications, drafting of
legislation, regulations, and contract documents, and negotiation. Issues have included
living wage policies, community benefits agreements, community impact report policies,
first source hiring policies, subsidy accountability, redevelopment, and land use. Julian has
helped draft numerous community benefits agreements, including the landmark Staples
agreement in Los Angeles in 2001, and the Los Angeles International Airport community
benefits agreement in 2004.
Technical Assistance to Nonprofits. Advice to California nonprofit corporations on
organizational legal issues, including personnel policies, employment disputes, bylaws,
articles of incorporation, contracts, and nonprofit status issues.
Civil Rights / Drug Testing. Advocacy & litigation on accuracy issues raised by use of
new drug testing technologies in workplace and court settings.
Appellate Practice. Representation of indigent criminal defendants in appeals of
convictions.
Discrimination / Affirmative Action. Legal advice and policy advocacy on race/gender
discrimination and affirmative action in employment and contracting.
