Paul D. Knothe

The complicated societal and political times that we now live in have resulted in an explosion of social media communications from government employees that can conflict with the mission and image of the employing agency. The rise of “alt” or “rogue” government social media accounts has become a notable development.

The complicated societal and political times that we now live in have resulted in an explosion of social media communications from government employees that can conflict with the mission and image of the employing agency. The rise of “alt” or “rogue” government social media accounts has become a notable development.

Paul Knothe practices in Liebert Cassidy Whitmore’s Los Angeles office where he advises and represents public agency and community college clients in employment law, with an emphasis on public safety issues. Paul advises public safety agencies on complex and cutting-edge issues arising from police reform legislation, including the transparency laws reducing traditional Pitchess protections and exposing peace officer personnel records to disclosure in response to Public Records Act requests.