Overview
Randy Parent represents public and private clients for their facilities, construction, and property needs. Mr. Parent’s practice involves all aspects of construction law and public contracting law for a variety of matters involving construction contracts, business contracts, bidding and RFP procurement documents and processes, sole source procurement negotiations, claims defense and resolution, litigation, mediation, and arbitrations, board governance issues, facilities use, and non-profit entity establishment and governance.
Prior to joining AALRR, Mr. Parent spent 14 years as a Deputy City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco. Randy served as the lead construction attorney for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and provided legal counsel for the San Francisco International Airport, the Municipal Transportation Agency, the Public Works department, and the City Administrator.
Mr. Parent also previously served as the Executive Director and CEO for the California Alumni Association at UC Berkeley for 6 years, and built the award-winning music program at James Logan High School in Union City during his 6 years as the director of bands and fine arts department chair, and 6 years as the New Haven Unified School District’s Coordinator of the Arts and Athletics.
Honors & Recognitions
- Certificate of Honor, awarded by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on June 21, 2001, for outstanding services as a San Francisco Deputy City Attorney
- Certificate of Recognition, awarded by the California State Senate on June 21, 2001, for dedicated public service as a Deputy City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco
Practice Areas
News & Publications
Firm News
Events & Speaking Engagements
- San Jose Evergreen CCD’s Adoption of Policy Governance – Meeting Accreditation Standards for Governance by the Board and Management by the Chancellor: Community College League of California Conference, May 1, 2015
- Legal Issues with Non-Profit Foundations: Nor Cal Community College CEO Conference, March 24, 2015
- Addressing Problems in Vendor and Services Contracts: Small School Districts Association Conference, March 12, 2015
- Top Ten Tips for Trouble Free Construction Projects: California Special Districts Association, September 16, 2013
- Bid Protest! Favoritism Most Foul: Association of Community College Administrators, February 23, 2012
- The Impact of Changes to Stop Notice Laws: California Council of School Attorneys, December 1, 2011
- Green Construction, National School Board Association, April 8, 2011
- Practical Considerations and Legal Issues in Planning, Contracting, and Administration of Construction Projects: Community College Facilities Coalition, November 10, 2010
Publications
- Public Works Projects – Competitive Bidding Requirements, California Special District Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2013
- How Should You Build It? American School Board Journal, Volume 199, No 10, October 2012
- Public Entities May Enter Into Project Stabilization Agreements That Require An Apprenticeship Program, CASBO News, October 2011
- Bid Protest: Favoritism Most Foul, Los Angeles/San Francisco Daily Journal, September 2010
Community Involvement
Community & Professional
- Marin Community College District, Facilities Bond Oversight Committee, 2023 - Current
- San Ramon Unified School District, Facilities Bond Advisory and Oversight Committee, 1998 - 2001