Ivy M. Tsai joined the Firm in 2004 and has dedicated her legal career to serving local government. She is the City Attorney for the City of Lakewood and General Counsel for the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, a joint powers authority composed of 27 cities and county representation in Southeast Los Angeles County.
Ms. Tsai has extensive experience serving as the Legal Advisor to City Councils, Governing Boards, Planning Commissions, and other committees. She is well-versed in a wide range of laws affecting local public entities, including the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, land use, public contracting, and ethics and conflicts of interest. For over 20 years, she has worked closely with public entities to address their legal needs, including drafting ordinances, negotiating contracts, resolving legal conflicts, and providing training. Ms. Tsai has also successfully litigated cases at both trial and appellate levels in cases ranging from dangerous condition of public property to inverse condemnation.
Ms. Tsai has a thoughtful and engaged approach to her legal practice focused on achieving the goals and objectives of her clients through solid legal guidance.
Ms. Tsai received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. She also received her law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Ms. Tsai was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2002.