Hydee Feldstein Soto
Hydee Feldstein Soto (born 1958) is an attorney and American politician, who is the incumbent City Attorney of Los Angeles. A member of the Democratic Party, her candidacy was endorsed by the Los Angeles Times.[1]
Hydee Feldstein Soto | |
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| 19th City Attorney of Los Angeles | |
| Assumed office December 12, 2022 | |
| Mayor | Karen Bass |
| Preceded by | Mike Feuer |
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| Born | 1958 (age 64–65) San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Swarthmore College (BA) Columbia University (JD) |
Early life and career
Feldstein Soto was born in 1958 in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to the United States at age 17 to attend Swarthmore College and Columbia Law School, graduating from the latter in 1982.[2] As an attorney, she served as a general counsel and worked in several private practices.[3]
Political career
In 2021, Feldstein Soto announced her candidacy for Los Angeles City Attorney.[4][5] She prevailed in the general election, becoming first female City Attorney in Los Angeles history.[6]
References
- "Endorsement: Hydee Feldstein Soto for Los Angeles city attorney". Los Angeles Times. May 12, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- Antonicello, Nick (April 25, 2022). "Questions & Answers With Hydee Feldstein, Candidate to Succeed Mike Feuer as LA's Next City Attorney".
- Raziel, Benjamin (November 4, 2021). "Meet The Only Jew Running For LA City Attorney". The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles.
- McGregor, Angela (May 9, 2022). "Current Interview: Hydee Feldstein Soto, Candidate for City Attorney". Westside Current.
- Seifer, Helene (September 29, 2022). "Process versus litigation in city attorney's race". Larchmont Chronicle.
- "Hydee Feldstein Soto set to become LA's first female Latina city attorney". CBS News. November 16, 2022.
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