Mary M. Wagner

Mary Wagner practices public law, with an emphasis on land use, housing, and real estate. Mary regularly advises public agencies on development projects, including negotiating development agreements and updating general plans, specific plans, and zoning codes. She represents numerous cities throughout the State on the updates to their Housing Elements and Housing Element implementation. Prior to joining Burke, Mary served as the City Attorney for the City of Sausalito for 20 years. Mary is currently General Counsel to the Tahoe Transportation District, the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey, and the South San Francisco Housing Authority. Mary also serves as the Assistant City Attorney for the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Benicia, and Menlo Park. In representing cities, Mary brings her practical approach, legal expertise, and serves as an active member of the team. In Sausalito, she was part of a Management Academy that trained Sausalito and other Marin County jurisdiction employees the skills needed to move into management. Mary believes in proactive representation. She has presented on conflicts of interest and the Brown Act. Mary received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University and her Juris Doctor Degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law (now UC Law San Francisco). She is a member of the Order of the Coif and the Thurston Society.