Board of Supervisors Appoints New County Counsel

January 13, 2026

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has appointed Damon M. Brown as County Counsel following a nationwide search for the position. Brown brings more than twenty years of legal experience spanning trial work, policy development, and leadership roles in government agencies and private law firms.

Who is affected

Damon M. Brown (appointee)
San Diego County Board of Supervisors
County departments, officers, boards, and commissions
Office of County Counsel staff
Residents involved in juvenile dependency matters and public liability claims
Law students at Loyola Law School (Brown's students)

What action is being taken

Brown is teaching constitutional law and state and local government as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School
Brown is mentoring aspiring attorneys at Loyola Law School

Why it matters

Brown's appointment is significant because the County Counsel position oversees all civil legal matters for San Diego County, including providing legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and county departments, handling juvenile dependency cases, and managing public liability claims. His extensive experience in high-stakes litigation, civil rights enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional legal strategy at state and federal levels brings valuable expertise to managing the county's complex legal needs.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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