He serves as city attorney for the City of Winters, assistant city attorney for the City of Davis and general counsel for the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, and additionally advises public agencies on issues related to economic development, affordable housing and land use law. Ethan also represented the California Redevelopment Association on a variety of issues, including drafting, advising and commenting on redevelopment legislation and other matters of statewide importance. He takes a collaborative approach to assist his clients in determining the most efficient and effective way to achieve their policy objectives while limiting risk and potential liability.