The North County Transit District (NCTD) has promoted Misty Calder to serve as the agency’s deputy general counsel, effective June 24, 2024. Calder will work directly with the chief general counsel, providing legal and compliance support, managing highly complex legal matters and ensuring excellence in NCTD’s legal operations.
“Misty’s dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our legal team,” said Lori Winfree, NCTD’s chief general counsel. “Her promotion is a testament to her hard work and the critical role she plays at The District. We look forward to her continued contributions in this expanded role.”
Calder’s responsibilities will include the preparation of legal opinions, research support, environmental and regulatory compliance, document preparation and related legal services. Reporting to the chief general counsel, Calder’s additional responsibilities include managing activities of outside legal counsel engaged by NCTD for specialized legal services.
Calder brought more than 20 years of legal experience to NCTD, particularly in the areas of litigation and land use law. Her extensive background includes representing developers, cities and special districts in a variety of government issues, including land use, planning and zoning, annexations, open meetings, conflicts of interest and ethics, the Public Records Act and development agreements. She also managed and actively litigated matters brought under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Calder joined NCTD in April 2023 as senior legal counsel, where she provided legal advice regarding a myriad of legal matters, including project development and management, environmental and storm water compliance, litigation and regulatory compliance. She has also worked directly with the Development Services Division on significant real estate development projects, including the Oceanside and Escondido Transit Centers.
“I am honored to take on the role of deputy general counsel,” Calder said. “I look forward to continuing to work with the talented team at NCTD and supporting our collective efforts to achieve The District’s goals while maintaining the highest standards of legal compliance and integrity.”
