The OCBA is pleased to share that OCBA member Ryan Baron recently joined Best Best & Krieger LLP as Of Counsel in the Environmental Law & Natural Resources practice group.

With 12 years of government service as senior deputy county counsel to the City of Orange, Baron brings extensive knowledge in regulatory matters, infrastructure planning and large-scale project development from working with the Public Works, Planning and Waste and Recycling departments. Previously, he also practiced at a Washington D.C. firm representing Fortune 100 companies in regulatory litigation and federal enforcement actions.

“Ryan’s years of regulatory and project development gives our clients an insider’s prospective into pressing issues for every community,” said Managing Partner Eric Garner. “When tackling water, energy, air and waste infrastructure projects or complying with state and federal regulations, Ryan will provide clients with creative and cost-effective solutions.”

Baron graduated from San Diego State University and The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He is also an adjunct professor at Whittier Law School, and guest lectures at Chapman University Fowler School of Law and University of California, Irvine School of Law.