Steve O’Neill

General Counsel

Steven O’Neill is a Senior Partner with Olivarez Madruga Lemieux O’Neill, and oversees legal matters for a wide variety of public entity and private sector clients. He currently serves as general counsel for Eastern Municipal Water District, West Basin Municipal Water District, Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, the Delta Conveyance Finance Authority, and several other water agencies in Southern California. Mr. O’Neill represents both public and private entities, emphasizing water law, environmental law, and municipal law. Mr. O’Neill guides the Firm’s natural resource management practice, including CEQA, water rights, and water quality issues. He regularly advises clients on alternative water supply issues, including the development and sale of recycled water. Mr. O’Neill also provides legislative and policy support, drafting proposed statutes and regulations concerning a wide range of issues, from water quality issues to rate setting.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
•Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
Los Angeles, California
Deputy District Attorney

•Fundamental Corporate Brokers
New York City, New York
Licensed Bond Broker

EDUCATION
•Loyola Law School, J.D., 1985
•Dartmouth College, B.A., History, 1980

BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS

•State Bar of California (1989)