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Board of Trustees Meeting April 22, 2008 |
Agenda Item: New Business - Item #5
Approval of contract with Rutan & Tucker, LLP for Interim General Counsel services.
Background:
On March 22, 2008, the Board approved a contract with the law firm of Rutan & Tucker, LLP (“R&T”), for special counsel services. At the April 14, 2008 Special Board Meeting, the Board designated R&T as Interim General Counsel, therefore necessitating the preparation and approval of a new contract with Rutan & Tucker, LLP for these services. Lead working attorneys for Rutan & Tucker, LLP will be M. Katherine Jenson and John Ramirez, both of whom are partners with the firm. Ms. Jenson’s and Mr. Ramirez’s resumes are attached. The proposed contract is also attached. Rutan & Tucker, LLP’s billing rates have been reduced for this contract. The rate proposed is $240 per hour for partners, $215 per hour for associates, and the billing rates for paralegals will remain the same at $125. These rate will go into effect on April 23, 2008.
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impacts will largely be dependent on the amount of work that is required during this interim period.
Attachments:
1. Ms. Jenson’s Resume
2. Mr. Ramirez’ Resume
3. Proposed Contract