Claire M. Ramsey
California State Bar Number 246997
EDUCATION
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA Juris Doctor, Public Interest Concentration, 2006
● Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, 2004-2005
● Community Law Program (Street Law), Fall 2005
● Student Representative and Director of Communications, Associated Students, 2004-2006 San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Master of Arts, Drama, 2003
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts, English, 2000
EXPERIENCE
California Department of Social Services, Sacramento, CA Chief Deputy Director, October 2021 to Present
Advise and assist the Director in the formulation, implementation, and administration of policy and operations, procedures and practices for Community Care Licensing Division, Adult Programs Division, Disability Determination Services Division and Housing and Homelessness Division.
Provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these four divisions. Represent the Director with state, federal, and county governmental agencies, with the Legislature and with external stakeholders. Work with directorate to plan and maintain support and development of departmental staff.
Justice in Aging, Oakland, CA
Senior Staff Attorney, June 2016 to October 2021
Led California-based legislative, budget, and administrative advocacy related to Medi-Cal, In-Home Supportive Services, and other long-term services and supports, including on the Master Plan for Aging (MPA). Served as stakeholder co-chair of the California Disability and Aging Community Living Advisory Committee MPA Long-Term Services and Supports Subcommittee. Testified in front of the legislature on both budget and policy issues. Provided and coordinated comments on draft legislation, regulations, and administrative guidance. Participated in all aspects of impact litigation and prepared and presented legal trainings and wrote educational materials.
ADZ Law, LLP, San Mateo CA
Associate, October 2015 to June 2016
Drafted legal documents and prepared court filings for family law and civil tort matters.
Propounded and responded to discovery requests. Performed legal research. Represented family law clients in dissolution and child custody proceedings under the direction of partners.
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, Redwood City, CA Staff Attorney, August 2012 to September 2015
Represented older adults in San Mateo County on issues including health care, public benefits, and elder abuse. Managed demanding caseload. Drafted letters, administrative appeals, and hearing Claire M. Ramsey
EXPERIENCE (continued)
briefs for clients on a variety of legal matters. Prepared and presented trainings to seniors on public benefits, health care for older adults, and financial elder abuse. Participated in legislative and administrative advocacy, and community meetings and outreach.
Child Care Law Center, San Francisco, CA
Senior Staff Attorney, March to August 2012
Staff Attorney, September 2008 to December 2009, July 2010 to February 2012 Equal Justice Works Fellow, September 2006 to August 2008 Managed the legal work of the organization on issues including disability, public benefits, licensing, and housing. Provided legal representation to parents and child care providers and supervised the Information and Referral Line. Participated in impact litigation. Prepared and presented numerous legal trainings. Wrote and updated educational materials; and participated in budget, legislative, and administrative advocacy. Supervised staff attorney and law students.
San Francisco Office of the Public Defender, San Francisco, CA Volunteer, March to July 2010
Wrote motions on behalf of criminal defendants including motions to dismiss, motions to suppress, and motions to withdraw pleas. Attended criminal court proceedings including arraignment, settlement hearings, and preliminary hearings. Conducted client interviews.
Children’s Council of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Consultant, January 2010 to August 2010
Consulted with the Child Care Inclusion Challenge Project to serve children with special needs and disabilities in San Francisco. Prepared and presented legal trainings on disability and licensing law.
Wrote educational materials and provided technical assistance to project members.
CERTIFICATES
Nonprofit Management, OneJustice Executive Fellowship, May 2021.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
South San Francisco Library Board, Board Member, November 2020-Present.
Buri Buri Elementary School PTA, Board Member, July 2017-Present (President, 2018-2020)
PUBLICATIONS
Rosenwohl-Mack, Kushel, Ramsey, Handley, and Knight, “We Really Help, Taking Care of Each Other: Older Homeless Adults as Caregivers.” Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine, Vol. 5, 2019.
Ramsey, “Case Note: California Litigation Vindicates Rights of Tenants Who Operate Family Day Care Homes.” Clearinghouse Review, July-August 2009.