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<br /> <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Date: October 9, 2025 <br /> <br />To: Susan Hsieh, Director of Finance <br /> <br />Through: Xaviera Scoggins, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations <br /> <br />From: Sandra Williams, Management Analyst, Human Resources Department <br /> <br />Subject: Contract – Specialized Legal Services for the Human Resources Department <br /> <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />The Human Resources Department requests authorization to enter into an agreement with <br />Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP (BWS) for advice on labor and employment matters, for a not- <br />to-exceed amount of $100,000. The department contracts with several law firms for the City’s <br />employee and labor relations needs, including: <br /> <br />Vendor Vendor ID Not-to-Exceed Amount <br />Kramer Workplace Investigations, Inc. 6686 100,000 <br />Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 2540 100,000 <br />Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP 3124 100,000 <br /> <br /> <br />Background: <br />The City requires specialized legal expertise for labor and employment matters on an as- <br />needed basis to support the administration of personnel-related issues. Since 2011, BWS has <br />provided these services, including legal advice, representation in administrative proceedings, <br />and support with investigations. The department has been satisfied with the quality and <br />responsiveness of BWS’s services and requests to enter into a professional services agreement <br />for fiscal year 2026 to maintain continuity in addressing ongoing and future matters. <br /> <br /> <br />Financial Impact: <br />The Human Resources Department’s budget will fund the professional services agreement <br />(00118000-430101). <br /> <br /> <br />Thank you <br /> <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 610B4B74-AB0F-430C-91D3-9D0172BDE2E2