Gordon is an attorney specializing in environmental and land use law, regulatory compliance and business transactions for public agencies and private entities. His practice includes the representation of clients in municipal contract matters, large-scale land use entitlement and environmental matters, and all aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and litigation. Gordon served as general counsel to the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District from 1985 to 2001. He also served as treasurer of the Martinez Community Foundation; board member of the Martinez Education Foundation; chairperson of the Contra Costa County Arts an