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9� - �� ALBUQUERQUE from page 1 .. . . .... . . .... . . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . . Albuquerque received her award from Chief Each of the minority bar associations choose a Justice Ronald George during the State Bar of inember of their association to honor, and then they California's 2005 Annual Meeting on September nominate a member from their association to be the 9, in San Diego. In addition to her service to the overall honoree. The Asian American Bar Associa city of Berkeley and the League, Albuquerque tion nominated Albuquerque and she was selected has become a leader in the realm of public law for her outstanding work and commitment to civil ethics. She has worked with a variety of officials rights issues to be this year's overall honoree. statewide on efforts to define when a public lawyer could ethically disclose the improper The League congratulates Manuela on her conduct of his or her clients, and was a major outstanding achievements, and applauds her force in the League's City Attorney Ad Hoc continuing work in the areas of public and civil rights Committee on Legal Ethics, which published law. "Practicing Ethics: A Handbook for Municipal Lawyers. „ ........................ " I have been amazed and humbled by EMINENT DOMAIN from page 1 Manuela over the years," said Tom Brown, of The second hearing will be the week of Novem- counsel with Hanson Bridgett Marcus Vlahos & ber 14 in Sacramento. It will be a joint hearing Rudy LLP, and the former city attorney of Napa. sponsored by the Assembly Housing and Commu- "She represents everything I admire and respect nity Development Committee, Senate Local Gov- most in an attorney, namely, keen intellect and ernment Committee and the Assembly Local unsurpassed analytical ability coupled with Government Committee. The day and time are still humanity, generosity, compassion and humor. to be determined. It is uncertain whether a third She completely deserves this distinction." hearing will be held. "Manuela's commitment, energy and intellec- Although the format of both hearings is still tua� contributions to the City Attorneys undecided, the first hearing is likely to be a"listen- DepartmenYs efforts have been extraordinary," ing" hearing, possibly featuring eminent domain added JoAnne Speers, general counsel of the case studies with invited presenters, while the League. second one will consider reform proposals. Currently, Albuquerque is working with the To follow this story as it develops, please check State Bar Rules Revision Committee to amend the League website at www.cacities.orq. Rule 2-100 — Communication with a Repre- sented Party — to address concerns public attorneys face when adverse parties wish to speak directly with public officials about matters in litigation. STATE MINORITY BAR COALITION ALSO HONORS ALBUQUERQUE In addition, the State Minority Bar Coali- tion, made up of all the minority, women and gay For more information on this and and lesbian bar associations in California, have other League ISSU@S, VISIt chosen Atty. Albuquerque to be their overall honoree this year at their Unity Reception later WWW.C8CIt1eS this year. PAGE 4/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Website--www.cacities.org