Eric Casher

Eric Casher serves as a Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Contract and Commercial Law, Election Law, Legislation, and State and Local Government. Concurrently, he is Founding Partner of Redwood Public Law, LLP, City Attorney for Pinole, and General Counsel for the East Bay Dischargers Authority, advising public agencies on regulatory compliance, public contracting, and multi-agency development projects.

His academic foundation includes:

• B.A. from UC Berkeley (2000)
• J.D. from University of California College of Law, San Francisco (2006)

Professionally, Casher focuses on navigating complex regulatory frameworks for public entities, with deep involvement in CalCities committees including Legal Advocacy, FPPC, and Advancing Equity. His work bridges legislative analysis and practical governance, emphasizing public-private partnerships and equitable policy implementation.

His distinguished recognitions encompass:

• National Bar Association’s 40 Under 40 Award
• Minority Bar Coalition’s Unity Award
• UC Hastings’ Distinguished Alumni Award
• Bar Association of San Francisco’s Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award

No details regarding student advising or research grants are provided in available sources, reflecting his primary role as a practitioner-educator. Additional leadership includes Co-Chair of the California Minority Counsel Program Board and past presidency of the Charles Houston Bar Association and California ChangeLawyers, alongside a 2014-2018 FPPC Commissioner term appointed by Attorney General Kamala Harris.