Ricardo Soto

Chief Advocacy Officer and General Counsel
California Charter Schools Association

Ricardo Soto leads and supports Government Affairs, Local Advocacy and Legal Teams. The Government Affairs Team is responsible for advocacy strategy with the Administration, the Legislature, the CDE and other state agencies concerning charter school issues. His work with the Local Advocacy Teams is focused on supporting CCSA members with charter school authorizers throughout California, including school districts and county boards of education. He provides legal advice to the Association and advises it on legal strategies targeted to support statewide and regional advocacy efforts, facilities and special education advocacy, the membership, the charter school community, and the Association's strategic objectives.

Sessions

• CCSA's Capitol Update
• Navigating Political Contributions, Elections, and Lobbying: Essential Guidelines for School Leaders