The Litigation Unit is responsible for representing the City, its officers and employees in litigation filed by and against the City, as well as assisting in the administration of governmental tort claims filed against the City.
Litigation ranges from simple trip and fall and other allegations of dangerous conditions to complex multi-party civil rights or employment cases, as well as litigation concerning issues unique to public agencies.
Additionally, this Unit works with various City departments to implement best practices and policies to prevent/decrease the City's liability exposure.
Litigation Staff Directory
- Jill Vander Borght, Chief Assistant City Attorney
- Rodolfo Aguado III, Senior Assistant City Attorney
- Ashlee Clark, Senior Assistant City Attorney
- Alexander Prieto, Senior Assistant City Attorney
- Mariela Trevino, Senior Litigation Paralegal
- Chaleste Matthews, Intermediate Clerk