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Brian Goldman

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Chief Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary at Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Brian Goldman is the Chief Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary for California Governor Gavin Newsom, advising on strategic litigation and key policy areas like climate and energy. A Stanford Law graduate, he was previously a Partner at Orrick, focusing on Supreme Court and appellate cases involving constitutional law and data privacy.

Brian has demonstrated a commitment to public service, having maintained an active pro bono practice focused on immigration matters. He has also served as a liaison between appellate lawyers and the judiciary for the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, where he was appointed to multiple representative roles.

Unique fact: In 2023, he was appointed to the Ninth Circuit Advisory Board by Chief Judge Mary Murguia.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Chief Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Appellate Litigation
He was a partner in Orrick's Supreme Court & Appellate practice and recently returned to the podium to argue an appeal for the Governor's office.
Climate & Energy Policy
His current role involves counseling Governor Newsom specifically on climate, energy, and environmental legal matters, shaping California's strategy.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Chief Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary
Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom
5-2021 - 6-2023
Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary
Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom
1-2018 - 5-2021
Partner, Supreme Court & Appellate Practice
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
10-2013 - 12-2017
Associate, Supreme Court & Appellate Practice
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
1-2014 - 5-2014
Fellow
New Leaders Council
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Education
2007 - 2010
J.D.
Stanford Law School
2001 - 2005
B.A.
Yale University
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