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Subject
title
Amendment to Agreement for General Counsel Legal Services
overview
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority uses an external law firm to provide general counsel and liability defense services. Woodruff & Smart, APC has provided these services since 1991 and was re-selected through a competitive procurement process in 1994 and 2014. On July 14, 2026, Woodruff & Smart, APC notified the Orange County Transportation Authority that the current general counsel would be retiring from the firm effective December 31, 2026. An amendment is necessary to approve appointment of a new general counsel.
recommendation
Recommendation(s)
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 16 to Agreement No. C-4-1816 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Woodruff & Smart, APC to appoint Cassie Trapesonian as General Counsel for the Orange County Transportation Authority.