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performed by Attorneys prior to receipt of such notice of termination. As a condition of such payment,
<br /> Attorneys shall deliver to the City all files and records generated under this Agreement as of such
<br /> date.
<br /> Attorneys may terminate this agreement, subject to their obligation to provide written reasonable
<br /> notice of at least thirty(30) days to arrange alternative representation, In such case, City agrees to
<br /> secure new counsel as quickly as possible and to cooperate fully in the substitution of the new counsel
<br /> as counsel of record in in the Actions.
<br /> 16. NON-DISCRIMINATION Attorneys shall not discriminate because of race, color,creed,
<br /> religion,sex,marital status,sexual orientation,gender identity,gender expression,gender,medical
<br /> conditions, genetic inforination, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or
<br /> disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching,
<br /> training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services
<br /> provided under this Agreement.Attorneys affirm that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall
<br /> comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br /> 17. JURISDICTION—VENUE This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State
<br /> of California and the validity, interpretation,performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses
<br /> of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both
<br /> 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. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Each undersigned represents and warrants that its
<br /> signature herein below has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of
<br /> the terms of this Agreement,and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's
<br /> fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not,in fact,held
<br /> by the signatory or is withdrawn.
<br /> 19. COUNTERPARTS, SIGNATUIES 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. City
<br /> further acknowledges that it has read and received a copy the full text Section 6148 of the
<br /> California Business and Professions Code prior to signing this Agreement.
<br /> 20, NO GUARANTEES City understands and acknowledges that there are certain risks and
<br /> uncertainties in the pursuit of any matter for which Attorneys have been retained, that law is not
<br /> an exact science, that Attorneys have made no representations or guarantees of success regarding
<br /> the conclusion of any particular matter, and that all expressions relative thereto are matters of
<br /> Attorneys' opinion only. In other words, Attorneys make no representations or guarantees of
<br /> success regarding any matter.
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