Isaac Rosen advises public sector clients, including cities and special districts, on an array of transactional and day-to-day matters, including Brown Act, Surplus Land Act and Public Records Act compliance, among others. He is of counsel in the Municipal Law practice group of BB&K’s Los Angeles office and also practices as a member of the firm’s Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing team.

Isaac advises cities and other public entities on transparency and open government requirements, including compliance with conflicts of interest and First Amendment law. He also assists clients in drafting and enforcing local laws, such as those related to planning, zoning and public health and safety. He tracks changes to California housing law, to advise clients accordingly on planning entitlements, administrative citation programs and accessory dwelling units. In addition, he has cultivated and shared knowledge regarding emerging technologies, including social media regulation. Isaac’s clients find him to be gregarious and approachable, and they appreciate his professional, yet informal approach that fosters strong relationships. On his end, Isaac enjoys working collaboratively with city and agency staff on tangible projects that effect change and benefit the local community.

Isaac served two terms as chair of the League of California Cities’ Municipal Law Institute Committee and continues to serve on the Committee. He was selected to the Coro Lead LA’s 2020-2021 program, which is designed for rising and established professionals to build effective partnerships and gain perspective on the many challenges facing the Los Angeles region.

Before joining BB&K, Isaac was an associate at Richards, Watson & Gershon and served as the deputy city attorney for the City of Artesia. He worked closely with the City Planning Commission’s director and staff, handling everything from litigation and public records requests to communications strategies. Isaac also worked closely with local police agencies. Previously, Isaac worked in the San Luis Obispo City Attorney’s office.

While at the UC College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly Hastings), he served as a senior staff editor for the Constitutional Law Quarterly. Isaac enjoys outdoor concerts, nonfiction and visiting his family and friends where he grew up in Maine.
 
Education

• UC College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly Hastings), J.D.
• The George Washington University, B.A. psychology, summa cum laude

Admissions

• California

Memberships

• Coro Southern California 2021, Lead LA Cohort 
• League of California Cities, City Attorney's Department, Municipal Law Institute Committee, 2019-2022; chair 2020-2022