Renne Public Law Group
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RPLG practices throughout California, advising and advocating for public agencies and nonprofits, providing courageous, creative and responsive solutions.
At the 2026 Cal Cities Annual Conference, RPLG Partner and Head of Affirmative Litigation Practice Jim Ross led the legal issue session, “California Municipalities and Federal Government Actions."
The session examined ongoing litigation efforts, their potential impacts on public agencies and more.
The session examined ongoing litigation efforts, their potential impacts on public agencies and more.
September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
At the 2026 Cal Cities Annual Conference, RPLG Partner and Head of Affirmative Litigation Practice Jim Ross led the legal issue session, “California Municipalities and Federal Government Actions."
The session examined ongoing litigation efforts, their potential impacts on public agencies and more.
The session examined ongoing litigation efforts, their potential impacts on public agencies and more.
Renne Public Law Group is looking forward to attending the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo from September 23–25 in Anaheim.
Learn more: https://rennepubliclawgroup.com/rplg-to-attend-2026-cal-cities-annual-conference/
Learn more: https://rennepubliclawgroup.com/rplg-to-attend-2026-cal-cities-annual-conference/
September 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Renne Public Law Group is looking forward to attending the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo from September 23–25 in Anaheim.
Learn more: https://rennepubliclawgroup.com/rplg-to-attend-2026-cal-cities-annual-conference/
Learn more: https://rennepubliclawgroup.com/rplg-to-attend-2026-cal-cities-annual-conference/
Please join us in welcoming KC Shah to RPLG as an associate!
A former chambers law clerk at the Supreme Court of California and legal research attorney for the San Francisco Superior Court, KC brings deep analytical precision and experience to RPLG.
Learn more: bit.ly/4iMGg1S
A former chambers law clerk at the Supreme Court of California and legal research attorney for the San Francisco Superior Court, KC brings deep analytical precision and experience to RPLG.
Learn more: bit.ly/4iMGg1S
September 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Please join us in welcoming KC Shah to RPLG as an associate!
A former chambers law clerk at the Supreme Court of California and legal research attorney for the San Francisco Superior Court, KC brings deep analytical precision and experience to RPLG.
Learn more: bit.ly/4iMGg1S
A former chambers law clerk at the Supreme Court of California and legal research attorney for the San Francisco Superior Court, KC brings deep analytical precision and experience to RPLG.
Learn more: bit.ly/4iMGg1S
Renne Public Law Group Senior Associate Anastasia Bondarchuk looks forward to engaging with local leaders at the 2026 CSDA Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase from August 24–27 in Palm Desert.
Learn more: bit.ly/4hTubYj
Learn more: bit.ly/4hTubYj
August 25, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Renne Public Law Group Senior Associate Anastasia Bondarchuk looks forward to engaging with local leaders at the 2026 CSDA Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase from August 24–27 in Palm Desert.
Learn more: bit.ly/4hTubYj
Learn more: bit.ly/4hTubYj
RPLG is proud to secure a final, landmark victory for the Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach. By denying a review, the California Supreme Court has affirmed RPLG's win in the Court of Appeal.
Read more about the case: bit.ly/4v0PAmq
Read more about the case: bit.ly/4v0PAmq
July 24, 2026 at 10:06 PM
RPLG is proud to secure a final, landmark victory for the Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach. By denying a review, the California Supreme Court has affirmed RPLG's win in the Court of Appeal.
Read more about the case: bit.ly/4v0PAmq
Read more about the case: bit.ly/4v0PAmq
RPLG is excited to share that four attorneys earned 2026 Northern California Rising Stars recognition: Ryan McGinley-Stempel, Imran Dar, Mauricio Grande and Maribel Lopez.
This recognition highlights the knowledge, talent and care they bring to their clients.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fr3cS5
This recognition highlights the knowledge, talent and care they bring to their clients.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fr3cS5
July 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
RPLG is excited to share that four attorneys earned 2026 Northern California Rising Stars recognition: Ryan McGinley-Stempel, Imran Dar, Mauricio Grande and Maribel Lopez.
This recognition highlights the knowledge, talent and care they bring to their clients.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fr3cS5
This recognition highlights the knowledge, talent and care they bring to their clients.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fr3cS5
Renne Public Law Group is pleased to celebrate three exceptional attorneys recognized in the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers listing.
Founding Partners Art Hartinger and Jon Holtzman and Of Counsel Geoff Spellberg earned the recognition.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fr3cS5
Founding Partners Art Hartinger and Jon Holtzman and Of Counsel Geoff Spellberg earned the recognition.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fr3cS5
July 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Renne Public Law Group is pleased to celebrate three exceptional attorneys recognized in the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers listing.
Founding Partners Art Hartinger and Jon Holtzman and Of Counsel Geoff Spellberg earned the recognition.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fr3cS5
Founding Partners Art Hartinger and Jon Holtzman and Of Counsel Geoff Spellberg earned the recognition.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fr3cS5
RPLG is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the City and County of San Francisco to secure a major victory in the Court of Appeal, protecting the city charter's provisions on the at-will status of exempt employees. Read more: www4.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A173302.PDF
July 10, 2026 at 10:12 PM
RPLG is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the City and County of San Francisco to secure a major victory in the Court of Appeal, protecting the city charter's provisions on the at-will status of exempt employees. Read more: www4.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A173302.PDF
Please join us in welcoming Matthew Dill to Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) as of counsel! Matt brings over 14 years of high-stakes experience advising public agencies on property tax disputes, governance, elections law and public sector oversight.
Learn more: bit.ly/4vr4sts
Learn more: bit.ly/4vr4sts
July 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Please join us in welcoming Matthew Dill to Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) as of counsel! Matt brings over 14 years of high-stakes experience advising public agencies on property tax disputes, governance, elections law and public sector oversight.
Learn more: bit.ly/4vr4sts
Learn more: bit.ly/4vr4sts
Renne Public Law Group extends its congratulations to Of Counsel Jannie Quinn on her appointment as the new interim city attorney for the City of Mountain View, effective Monday, July 6! We are excited to see what Jannie will accomplish in her new role.
July 8, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Renne Public Law Group extends its congratulations to Of Counsel Jannie Quinn on her appointment as the new interim city attorney for the City of Mountain View, effective Monday, July 6! We are excited to see what Jannie will accomplish in her new role.
Join RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Director of Labor Relations Luke Jensen at the California Special Districts Association General Manager Leadership Summit on June 29 at 2:45 p.m. for “Getting and Maintaining Support of Governing Bodies for Negotiations.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Sju3Xk
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Sju3Xk
June 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Director of Labor Relations Luke Jensen at the California Special Districts Association General Manager Leadership Summit on June 29 at 2:45 p.m. for “Getting and Maintaining Support of Governing Bodies for Negotiations.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Sju3Xk
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Sju3Xk
Renne Public Law Group's litigation practice is a premier defender of public agencies facing California’s most consequential legal battles.
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Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vF7wm2
June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Renne Public Law Group's litigation practice is a premier defender of public agencies facing California’s most consequential legal battles.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vF7wm2
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vF7wm2
Renne Public Law Group is excited to announce that Partner Jim Ross has been appointed to lead the firm’s affirmative litigation practice.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vC2w1D
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vC2w1D
June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Renne Public Law Group is excited to announce that Partner Jim Ross has been appointed to lead the firm’s affirmative litigation practice.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vC2w1D
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vC2w1D
Renne Public Law Group is pleased to announce that Jesse Lad has joined the firm as senior counsel.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49Hm8ck
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49Hm8ck
June 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Renne Public Law Group is pleased to announce that Jesse Lad has joined the firm as senior counsel.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49Hm8ck
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49Hm8ck
RPMG is excited to launch our new Public Safety Management & Liability Mitigation Services to help public safety agencies proactively reduce organizational risk and strengthen accountability. We provide targeted auditing in high-liability areas to address gaps.
Learn more: bit.ly/49APCbD
Learn more: bit.ly/49APCbD
June 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
RPMG is excited to launch our new Public Safety Management & Liability Mitigation Services to help public safety agencies proactively reduce organizational risk and strengthen accountability. We provide targeted auditing in high-liability areas to address gaps.
Learn more: bit.ly/49APCbD
Learn more: bit.ly/49APCbD
For the second year in a row, RPLG has been recognized as a top Labor & Employment law firm in the San Francisco area in the Chambers Spotlight California 2026 Guide. Building on this distinction, RPLG was also named a top Municipal law firm.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49gTqyJ
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49gTqyJ
May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
For the second year in a row, RPLG has been recognized as a top Labor & Employment law firm in the San Francisco area in the Chambers Spotlight California 2026 Guide. Building on this distinction, RPLG was also named a top Municipal law firm.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49gTqyJ
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49gTqyJ
RPLG's pleased to announce that Partner Rubin E. Cruse, Jr. has been appointed to lead the firm's government practice.
With more than 20 years of public agency law experience, Rubin brings a wealth of knowledge and a thoughtful approach to his new role.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nIEEXD
With more than 20 years of public agency law experience, Rubin brings a wealth of knowledge and a thoughtful approach to his new role.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nIEEXD
May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
RPLG's pleased to announce that Partner Rubin E. Cruse, Jr. has been appointed to lead the firm's government practice.
With more than 20 years of public agency law experience, Rubin brings a wealth of knowledge and a thoughtful approach to his new role.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nIEEXD
With more than 20 years of public agency law experience, Rubin brings a wealth of knowledge and a thoughtful approach to his new role.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nIEEXD
Join Renne Public Law Group for our second and final presentation today, Thursday, May 14 at 2 p.m. for "Preserving Local Control and Litigating Federal Grant Conditions" led by Partner and Head of Affirmative Litigation Practice Jim Ross.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
May 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Join Renne Public Law Group for our second and final presentation today, Thursday, May 14 at 2 p.m. for "Preserving Local Control and Litigating Federal Grant Conditions" led by Partner and Head of Affirmative Litigation Practice Jim Ross.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
Join RPLG today at 11 a.m. for "The Future of Impact Fees and Tiered Rates" with Partner and Head of Government Practice Rubin E. Cruse, Jr. and Of Counsel Glen Hansen
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
May 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Join RPLG today at 11 a.m. for "The Future of Impact Fees and Tiered Rates" with Partner and Head of Government Practice Rubin E. Cruse, Jr. and Of Counsel Glen Hansen
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
RPLG is excited to attend the 2026 CalCities City Attorneys Spring Conference from May 13-15 in Universal City!
Our team will present sessions addressing critical legal issues facing municipal governments, including federal litigation and future of impact fees.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
Our team will present sessions addressing critical legal issues facing municipal governments, including federal litigation and future of impact fees.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
RPLG is excited to attend the 2026 CalCities City Attorneys Spring Conference from May 13-15 in Universal City!
Our team will present sessions addressing critical legal issues facing municipal governments, including federal litigation and future of impact fees.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
Our team will present sessions addressing critical legal issues facing municipal governments, including federal litigation and future of impact fees.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5aiea
RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and RPMG Executive Director Nelson A. Fialho breaks down what makes a great negotiator: the ability to read the room and system and anticipate the political dynamics that can shape, strengthen or derail outcomes.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sxGs6A
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sxGs6A
April 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and RPMG Executive Director Nelson A. Fialho breaks down what makes a great negotiator: the ability to read the room and system and anticipate the political dynamics that can shape, strengthen or derail outcomes.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sxGs6A
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sxGs6A
Renne Public Law Group Founding Partner Jon Holtzman will present “Hard Hats and Quiet Bargaining: Behind the Growth of Project Labor Agreements in California,” on Friday, May 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the California Lawyers Association 2026 Public Sector Conference.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bZkOli
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bZkOli
April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Renne Public Law Group Founding Partner Jon Holtzman will present “Hard Hats and Quiet Bargaining: Behind the Growth of Project Labor Agreements in California,” on Friday, May 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the California Lawyers Association 2026 Public Sector Conference.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bZkOli
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bZkOli
Workplace harassment investigations can be high-stakes and legally complex. RPLG's Practice Karen Carrera and Anastasia Bondarchuk break down common pitfalls to demonstrate how structure, neutrality and technology can streamline the process without sacrificing quality
Read on https://bit.ly/4bZHQK1
Read on https://bit.ly/4bZHQK1
April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Workplace harassment investigations can be high-stakes and legally complex. RPLG's Practice Karen Carrera and Anastasia Bondarchuk break down common pitfalls to demonstrate how structure, neutrality and technology can streamline the process without sacrificing quality
Read on https://bit.ly/4bZHQK1
Read on https://bit.ly/4bZHQK1
Renne Public Law Group Founding Partner Art Hartinger, Senior Counsel Spencer Wilson and Renne Public Management Group Consultant Debra Gill walk you through the recent Ninth Circuit opinions to demonstrate the evolving standards for litigating discrimination claims
Read on: https://bit.ly/4ec8mBf
Read on: https://bit.ly/4ec8mBf
April 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Renne Public Law Group Founding Partner Art Hartinger, Senior Counsel Spencer Wilson and Renne Public Management Group Consultant Debra Gill walk you through the recent Ninth Circuit opinions to demonstrate the evolving standards for litigating discrimination claims
Read on: https://bit.ly/4ec8mBf
Read on: https://bit.ly/4ec8mBf
A significant CalPERS settlement restores retirees’ benefits following a prolonged post-retirement employment dispute. A complete win for the affected employees, CalPERS avoids providing guidance on key issues resolved by ALJ.
Learn more about the settlement: bit.ly/4teKUbp
Learn more about the settlement: bit.ly/4teKUbp
April 16, 2026 at 2:59 AM
A significant CalPERS settlement restores retirees’ benefits following a prolonged post-retirement employment dispute. A complete win for the affected employees, CalPERS avoids providing guidance on key issues resolved by ALJ.
Learn more about the settlement: bit.ly/4teKUbp
Learn more about the settlement: bit.ly/4teKUbp