Kurt W.

Kurt W. is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as Assistant General Counsel for the League of California Cities since May 2024. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Deputy City Attorney at the City of Sacramento from March 2016 to April 2024, where responsibilities encompassed serving as General Counsel for various divisions, reviewing California's Municipal Law Handbook, and instructing on public contracts and the Public Records Act. Additional experience includes positions as Deputy City Attorney for the City of Fresno and attorney roles at several law firms, including Severson & Werson PC and Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP. Kurt W. began a legal career with a JD from the University of California, Davis, and a BA in Political Science from UCLA, with early roles in the California Department of Justice and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. Recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star reflects professional achievement.