Candidate for
Member of the State Assembly; District 42

Amanda Susskind is a Democratic candidate for State Assembly in the 42nd Assembly District. The seat is currently held by Assemblyman Wally Knox, who cannot run for re-election because of term limits

Juris Doctor, Hastings College of the Law

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mathematics, Stanford University

Former partner, law firm of Richards, Watson & Gershon - specializing in public law, redevelopment, public finance, drafting legislation and legal services for cities, school districts, counties and special districts; including serving as City Attorney for Cities of Agoura Hills and Hidden Hills (left July 1, 1999 to devote full time to campaign)

Former Senior Deputy County Counsel, Los Angeles County

Former Chair, League of California Cities, City Attorneys' Department Legislative Committee

Executive Board Member and Former Chair, L.A. County Bar Assn., Government Law Section

Member, California Women Lawyers

Member, California Assn. of Bond Lawyers and National Assn. of Bond Lawyers

Co-author, "Providing Affordable Housing Through Redevelopment," Public Law News

Recipient, Circle of Service Award, California State Assn. of Counties

Member, Leadership Council, Women Against Gun Violence

Member, L.A. County Housing Commission

Member, Advisory Board, L.A. Commission on Assaults Against Women

Member, Legislative Committee, Jewish Community Relations Commission, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

Board Member and violinist, Culver City-Westchester Symphony Orchestra

Former Chair, L.A. County Parks and Recreation Commission

Chair, Central Committee, City of Los Angeles Proposition K (Parks for Kids) Volunteer Neighborhood Oversight Committee