San Diego

City Council

March 14, 2023 Item #00

Agenda Item 00

Item 100: Pro Bono Retention Agreement of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Verdun\nv. City of San Diego.\nTotal Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:\nNo funding is requested as part of this action, as the law firm will assist the City pro bono.\nCouncil District(s) Affected: Citywide.\nProposed Actions:\n(R-2023-417)\nResolution authorizing the retention of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP to assist\nwith the City’s defense of Andre Verdun v. City of San Diego at the Supreme Court on a\npro bono basis.\nCommittee Actions Taken: N/A\nOffice of the City Attorney: Tyler Krentz, (619) 533-4542\nCity Attorney Contact: Tyler Krentz