DAROLD D. PIEPER, Attorney at Law

Curriculum Vitae

DAROLD D. PIEPER

7049 Heron Circle
Carlsbad, California 92011
(760) 795-6042

Education
• University of Southern California, School of Law: Juris Doctor
• University of California, Los Angeles: Bachelor of Arts, Economics
• Sherman E. Burroughs High School, China Lake, California: Graduate

Employment
• City Attorney: City of Vista, California, 2005–
• Senior Counsel / Shareholder: Richards, Watson & Gershon, Attorneys at Law, Los Angeles, 1976–2005
• Associate: Richards, Watson & Gershon, Attorneys at Law, Los Angeles, 1970–1975
• Operations Research Analyst: Weapons Planning Group, Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California, 1966–1969

Professional Experience
• City Attorney: City of Vista, California, 2005–
• General Counsel: Pomona Valley Transportation Authority, 2010–
• General Counsel: Tri-City Mental Health Center, 2003–
• General Counsel: Foothill Transit, 2000–
• General Counsel: Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority, 1992–
• General Counsel: Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, 2001–2005
• General Counsel: Foothill Air Support Team Joint Powers Authority, 2000–2005
• Special Counsel: Los Angeles Unified School District, 2000–2004
• Member: Policy Committee on Transportation, Communications and Public Works, League of California Cities, 1995–
• City Attorney: Carson, California, (Acting, 1993–2000) (Assistant City Attorney, 1992–2000)
• City Attorney: Monrovia, California (Acting, 1993) (Assistant City Attorney, 1992–2000)
• Special Counsel: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 1993–1994
• Special Counsel: Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, 1984–1993
• Director and Vice President: Richards, Watson & Gershon, 1991–1992
• Director, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer: Richards, Watson & Gershon, 1987–1990
• Comment Editor: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LAW REVIEW, University of Southern California, 1969–1970

Honors
• Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America, San Gabriel Valley Council, March 2007
• Scoutmaster Award of Merit, National Boy Scouts of America and National Eagle Scout Association, October 2003.
• Recognition for Excellence and Commitment to the League of California Cities and the Public Works Profession, Public Works Officers’ Department, May 2003
• Baden-Powell Award for Excellence in Scouting, Rose Bowl District, February 2003
• St. George Episcopal Award, The Episcopal Church and Boy Scouts of America, February 1999
• Invited Participant, 43rd Annual National Security Seminar, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, June 2–6, 1997
• Award of Merit, Boy Scouts of America, Rose Bowl District, March 1999
• Commendation for Service to Youth, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 1996
• Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service, Rail Construction Corporation, a subsidiary of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, February 1991
• Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service, Rail Construction Corporation, a subsidiary of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, May 1991
• Commendation for Community Service, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 1978
• Biographee, Who's Who In America, 50th Ed.–
• Biographee, Who's Who In The West, 23rd Ed.–
• Biographee, Who's Who in American Law, 6th Ed.–

Professional Associations and Admissions
• American Bar Association
• California Supreme Court
• City Attorneys Association of San Diego
• Law Alumni Association, University of Southern California
• Los Angeles County Bar Association
• San Diego County Bar Association
• United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
• United States District Court: Central District of California, Southern District of California

Public Service
• President: City Attorneys Association of San Diego County, 2007–2008; Vice President 2006–2007
• Trustee: California City Management Foundation, 1992–2011
• Council Commissioner: Boy Scouts of America, San Gabriel Valley Council, 2008–2009
• Director: Council Executive Board, San Gabriel Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2007–2009; Audit Committee Member, 2007–2009
• Brotherhood Member: Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America, 2007–
• District Commissioner: Boy Scouts of America, Rose Bowl District, San Gabriel Valley Council, 2005–2007
• Assistant Scoutmaster: Boy Scouts of America, Troop 502, 2003–; Scoutmaster, 1996–2003; Troop Committee Chairman, 1994–1996 and 2004–2005; Committee Member, 1991–2005
• Volunteer: American Red Cross, 2000–2005
• Chairman of the Board,:Youth Opportunities United, Inc., 1990–1996; Vice Chairman of the Board, 1988–1990; Director, 1988–1996
• President: Los Angeles County Delinquency and Crime Commission, 1987–1994; Commissioner, 1983–1994
• Vice President: La Caρada Spartan Boosters, 1996–1997; Director, 1995–1999
• Trustee: Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation, 1989–1994
• Member: Los Angeles County Justice System Advisory Group, 1987–1992
• Chairman: Los Angeles County Delinquency Prevention Planning Council, 1987–1990
• Commander: Pasadena Police Reserve Unit, 1982–1984; Deputy Commander, 1979–1981; Reserve Peace Officer, 1972–1987
• Chairman: Public Safety Commission, City of La Caρada Flintridge, 1977–1982; Commissioner, 1977–1988
• President: La Caρada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association, 1981; Director, 1976–1983
• President: La Caρada Flintridge Coordinating Council, 1977–1978; Director, 1975–1982
• Executive Director: Cityhood Action Committee (for the incorporation of the City of La Caρada Flintridge), 1975–1976

Community Activities
• Boy Scouts of America, San Gabriel Valley Council
• Boy Scouts of America, Troop 502
• California City Management Foundation
• Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County (Life Member)
• Quail Botanical Gardens
• UCLA Alumni Association (Life Member)
• USC Alumni Association (Life Member)

Personal
• Born in California
• Married to Barbara G. Pieper, former Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross, San Gabriel Valley Chapter; former Director, California Arts Council, Office of the Governor; former Member, Los Angeles County Board of Education; and former Mayor and City Councilmember, City of La Caρada Flintridge
• Children: Christopher R. Pieper