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<br />payment, Attorneys shall deliver to the City all files and records generated under this Agreement as
<br />of such date. Attorneys may terminate this agreement, subject to their obligation to provide written
<br />reasonable notice of at least thirty (30) days to arrange alternative representation. In such case, City
<br />agrees to secure new counsel as quickly as possible and to cooperate fully in the substitution of the
<br />new counsel as counsel of record in in the Actions.
<br />16.NON-DISCRIMINATION Attorneys shall not discriminate because of race, color,
<br />creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender ex pression, gender,
<br />medical conditions, genetic information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin,
<br />ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection,
<br />teaching, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any
<br />services provided under this Agreement. Attorneys affirm that it is an equal opportunity employer
<br />and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />17.JURISDICTION – VENUE This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the
<br />State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the
<br />clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California.
<br />Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or
<br />proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br />18.PROFESSIONAL LICENSES- Attorneys shall, throughout the term of this
<br />Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions
<br />necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of
<br />the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental
<br />agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or
<br />maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause
<br />for termination of this Agreement.
<br />19.MISCELLANEOUS
<br />a.Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
<br />power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
<br />this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
<br />attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
<br />or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
<br />b.All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
<br />set forth in the body of this Agreement.
<br />c.This Agreement supersedes and terminates Agreement No. N-2021-133.
<br />20.COUNTERPARTS; SIGNATURES This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,
<br />secured via facsimile transmission or otherwise, each of which shall be deemed to be an original.
<br />Photocopies of any executed counterpart shall have the same force and effect as an original. The
<br />Parties acknowledge they are familiar with Section 6148 of the California Business and
<br />Professions Code.
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