Mariah provides representation for public pension funds and businesses in a wide range of critical areas. With a background in administrative, fiduciary and commercial matters, she is a trusted advisor to clients seeking guidance on compliance matters and support in high-stakes litigation. Mariah is adept at navigating intricate statutory schemes, providing sound legal advice and crafting effective policy recommendations.
In her public pension practice, Mariah is well-versed in compensation earnable determinations, disability retirement, domestic relations orders and splitting of community property issues, and pension felony forfeiture matters. She works closely with retirement staff to develop policies and procedures that distill complex legal concepts in retirement law into user friend materials for plan administration. Mariah also has a firm understanding of Open Meeting Laws under the Ralph M. Brown Act, and counsels board on closed session matters.
Lastly, Mariah is also dedicated to various firm initiatives. She serves on both the firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Recruiting Committee. Mariah is active in the firm’s pro bono practice, most recently reaching a favorable monetary settlement for a client incarcerated in federal prison.
