City Attorney report relative to a conflict-of-interest waiver for the law firm of Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney to defend the City and Department of Water and Power in the case entitled Tran v. LADWP, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number 25SMCV05969.

The City Attorney requests authorization to execute a conflict of interest waiver for the law firm of Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney (Segal). This waiver is necessary because Segal recently acquired Chapman Glucksman, a firm that represents the City in five other actual or potential adverse cases. The waiver would allow Segal to defend the City and the Department of Water and Power in the case of Tran v. LADWP, et al. Segal has confirmed that the acquired firm's attorneys will not work on these matters and will implement ethical walls to prevent information sharing. The City Attorney's office has reviewed the situation and determined that the conflict should not impede Segal's representation of the City in the Tran case.

This is an administrative matter concerning legal representation. There is no direct impact on residents as it pertains to how the City manages its legal defense in ongoing litigation.

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