Robert A. Lomeli is Senior Counsel in Lozano Smith's San Luis Obispo Office. Mr. Lomeli primarily serves municipal clients with a focus on public meetings and governance, contracts, investigations and labor negotiations, and works tirelessly to obtain advantageous outcomes for his clients.
Experience
Mr. Lomeli is experienced in labor negotiations, and has led collective bargaining for clients, including drafting and revising contracts, working to reach tentative agreements, negotiating amendments to grievance/employee discipline procedures, and working with analysts to determine costing for proposed bargaining requests. He has also worked in family law and estate planning, where he worked diligently to analyze case merits, minimize risk, propel positive resolutions to complex legal matters, and obtain successful rulings and judgments in both evidentiary and motion hearings. Mr. Lomeli has prior experience in public entity negotiations, police investigations, and working with Sheriffs' offices, and utilizes that valuable experience to benefit his clients in all areas.
Community Involvement
Mr. Lomeli has served as an adjunct professor at the Monterey College of Law - San Luis Obispo Branch for the past four years.
Education
Mr. Lomeli earned his Juris Doctor degree from San Luis Obispo College of Law. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from San Jose State University.
Dive into the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the first episode in our new series, designed to cut through the hype and uncover the real impact of AI on public agencies. Lozano Smith's Managing Partner, Karen M. Rezendes, along with Lozano Smith attorneys Robert A. Lomeli, Karina Demirchyan, and Nicholas J. Clair, offer a foundational exploration of AI technologies like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini. This episode provides an accessible overview on how public employees are leveraging AI, the importance of keeping humans in the loop, and practical examples of AI in school environments and beyond. The team also addresses crucial concerns such as bias, accuracy, and the legal landscape surrounding AI, including copyright issues and cybersecurity risks. As we embark on this series, join us for essential insights and recommendations to navigate AI's promising yet challenging terrain in public agency operations.
