Composed of approximately 100 of Houston's finest attorneys working in 10 legal practice sections, the OCA handles personal injury, commercial and civil rights litigation, major commercial and real estate transactions, and a diverse array of human resources, labor and employment matters, while also counseling the municipal corporation on economic development, constitutional, election matters, ethics and quality of life matters, and preparing City ordinances governing Houston and its citizens. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Drafting, negotiating, and managing airport contracts including concession and professional services agreements, and real property matters including hangar leases and development agreements, access easements, utility placement agreements, right-of-way location and determination, and airport buffer retention.