The Ventura City Council has appointed Javan Rad as its new city attorney.

“Javan stood out among a highly qualified pool of candidates, demonstrating exceptional experience, extensive knowledge, and strong leadership qualities,” said Ventura Mayor Joe Schroeder.

“The City Council is confident that Javan is the right person to guide the City Attorney’s Office into the future,” he said.

In his new role, Rad will serve as the chief legal advisor to the City Council, and lead a team of legal professionals and support staff who handle all aspects of municipal law.

His responsibilities include advising the City Council, commissions, boards, committees, and city staff on an array of legal issues.

Rad joins Ventura after serving as the chief assistant city attorney for the city of Pasadena for the past 12 years, where he oversaw a team of 10 attorneys, and managed civil legal matters for the city.

His expertise spans advisory and litigation work in constitutional, tort, and telecommunications law.

“I appreciate the support and confidence of the City Council, and I am honored to join the dedicated team in the City Attorney’s Office,” said Rad. “I look forward to supporting the City Council’s goals and objectives, and working with talented staff and engaged Ventura residents to shape a thriving, resilient community.” 

In addition to his new role, Rad has been serving a two-year term as the sole city attorney representative on the Federal Communications Commission’s Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, providing guidance on telecommunications matters affecting local, state and Tribal governments.

He has been active with the League of California Cities’ City Attorney’s Department and currently serves on its Brown Act committee.

Rad has also served as president of the City Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles County. 

Rad holds a bachelor’s degree in quantitative agricultural economics from Purdue University, and earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law.

For more about the City Attorney’s Office, visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Departments.