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Serviam Supports the Fontana Police 17th Annual K9 Pals Golf Tournament
Through our Serviam Cares initiative, we are dedicated to supporting programs that protect and strengthen the communities we serve. This commitment guided our participation in the Fontana Police 17th Annual K9 Pals Golf Tournament, an event held on Friday,...
Thank you for Connecting with Serviam at the CACEO 2025 Code Conference
The Serviam Team extends a sincere thank-you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 CACEO Code Conference in Sacramento! It was an incredible few days filled with learning, collaboration, and connection with California’s Code Enforcement professionals who work...
Upholding Due Process: The Role of a Neutral Hearing Officer
Administrative hearings carry significant consequences—from fines and orders to revoke permits, to abatement and cost recovery. At Serviam by Wright LLP, we serve as trusted neutral third-party hearing officers in jurisdictions throughout California. In...
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Kayla Watson is a partner at Serviam by Wright LLP with over 13 years of experience as a civil litigator representing public entities. Prior to joining Serviam, she served as a Senior Deputy County Counsel in the Office of Orange County Counsel, representing the Board of Supervisors, the County, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and various county agencies and departments. She has successfully litigated politically sensitive and high-profile matters in state and federal courts, including cases in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and emergency writ practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. Her practice focuses on defending public entities, elected officials, and law enforcement agencies and personnel in complex civil rights and high-exposure personal injury matters. As Senior Deputy County Counsel, Ms. Watson played a key role in significant matters involving the Sheriff’s Department and the Orange County Health Care Agency, helping design and implement policies for the county jail system and advising on litigation risk management.
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