Title: General Counsel
Company: The Agency
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Brandon K. Braga, general counsel at The Agency, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in legal services.
With two decades of experience, Mr. Braga has established a successful career in legal services. He has excelled as general counsel at The Agency RE since 2017. The Agency RE is a full-service, luxury real estate brokerage and lifestyle company. It focuses on providing a high level of personalized service to its clients, including buyers, sellers, and investors. In this capacity, he counsels real estate agents, manages transaction issues, oversees litigation, and collaborates with the operations team to address legal questions arising from the operational side. Prior to this, he was an associate at Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP from 2015 to 2017, and at Badkoubehi & Dadmehr LLP from 2010 to 2014. He also served as general counsel at Carson Development Corp. from 2008 to 2009. Earlier in his career, he worked as a law clerk at Scripps Investments & Loans Inc. in 2007, the United States Attorney’s Office, Department of Justice in 2006, the Law Offices of Matthew A. Becker P.C. in 2006, and the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office in 2004.
Additionally, Mr. Braga has worked pro bono for the local community and is a donor to the Susan G Komen Foundation. Laying a solid foundation for his future, he pursued a degree and the University of California, San Diego, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in 2004. Following that, he earned a Juris Doctor from the California Western School of Law and a Master of Laws in intellectual property law from George Washington University Law School in 2010. He is admitted to practice law by the California State Bar and is a member of the California Association of Realtors. In light of his impressive undertakings, he was nominated for a Corporate Counsel Award by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Reflecting on his career, after earning his engineering degree, Mr. Braga realized it was not the best fit. A family friend then suggested that he look into patent law, which led him to pursue his law career and become general counsel. He takes great pride in guiding clients to identify and fulfill their needs, serving as the company’s expert in establishing both company-owned and franchise offices. He has opened over 100 offices across 11 countries, spearheading the company’s growth and development. He attributes his success to his hard work and dedication.
Looking to the future, Mr. Braga is dedicated to continuing his work at his current company and aspires to enter the consulting field. In advising future professionals, he explains that having a degree is valuable regardless of whether you practice in the field. However, he emphasizes that for those who intend to practice, it is important to ensure that you will benefit from your degree, as it is a long and challenging journey. He advises taking some time to explore and discover yourself, doing something that is just for you. Experiment a little, as the work will always be there when you return. His hobbies include spending time with family, playing the ukulele, going to the beach, and hiking.
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