Neal brings over three decades of experience in law, business, and public service to his role on the Kirkland City Council. 

A seasoned lawyer with a background in technology, business, and public policy, Neal focuses on sound governance, thoughtful decision making, compassionate leadership, and measurable results.

Current

Kirkland Legislative Work Group (Chair)

King County Regional Law, Safety & Justice Committee (Chair)

Eastside Transportation Partnership (Member)

Regional Crisis Response Agency (Delegate to Principals Assembly)

King County-Cities Climate Collaboration Outreach Committee (Member)

Kirkland Disability Board (Member)

King County Regional Transit Committee (Alternate)

King County Domestic Violence Initiative (Alternate)

Salmon Recovery Council for WRIA-8 (Alternate)

King County Bar Association (Board of Trustees)

Pacific Science Center (Board of Directors)

King County Executive Leadership Advisory Group on Gun Violence Prevention (Member)

Past

University of Washington School of Law (Part-Time Lecturer)

Seattle University School of Law (Adjunct Professor)

Seattle University Albers School of Business & Economics (Adjunct Professor)

King County Bar Association (Public Policy Committee Chair)

Washington Ceasefire (Board of Trustees)

Institute for Public Representation Environmental Law Clinic (Law Clerk)

Department of Justice Environmental Defense Section (Law Clerk)

Environmental Defense Fund (Legal Intern)

White House Office on Environmental Policy (White House Intern)

California State Legislature Assembly Natural Resources Committee (Legislative Intern)

Ravenswood-Stanford Tutoring Program (Coordinator)