Supervisors set to appoint Damon Brown as new county counsel

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will today consider appointing California Special Assistant Attorney General Damon Brown to lead the county counsel’s office.

Brown serves in the California Attorney General’s Office, where he works as a senior legal and policy advisor. He has practiced law in both the public and private sectors for more than two decades, including serving as city attorney for Compton.

“My career in public service has been rooted in civic engagement and a belief that effective leadership at the national, state, and local levels can advance justice, equity, and the public good,” he said. “I am grateful to be considered for the appointment of County Counsel to bring those values to the role.”

Brown earned his law degree from Vanderbilt University and holds a bachelor of arts in political science and African American studies from UC Berkeley. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School.

“The county counsel’s office plays a critical role in protecting the public trust and upholding the rule of law — standing up for consumers, safeguarding public dollars and advancing a modern county government that works for working families,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Terra Lawson-Remer. “Damon Brown brings deep experience in public law, and we look forward to working with him in this role.”

Brown’s professional service includes leadership roles with legal organizations, including the State Bar Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation and multiple bar associations, “focused on advancing equity and excellence in the legal profession,” a county statement read.

“The county prioritized transparency, experience, and integrity throughout the process to fill this integral role within our legal operations,” said Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Monica Montgomery Steppe. “We are pleased to move forward with leadership that embodies those principles and brings substantial expertise. Damon Brown’s decades of experience underscore his readiness to serve our constituents, and we look forward to welcoming him.”

The county counsel serves as the county’s chief legal officer, advising both the board and county departments.