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ADAM DELLINGER LINK § Performed significant statutory and regulatory research relating to requirements of the federal Clean Water
4719 Crestwood Way, Sacramento, California 95822 z (916) 947-2900 z alink@casaweb.org Act (CWA), Porter-Cologne, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, and State Water Quality Control Board processes.
I am an experienced government affairs professional with a demonstrated history in the local government, legal and § Drafted numerous opinion letters, memoranda, and comment letters analyzing impact of applicable
clean water sectors. My skills and experience include regulatory and legislative advocacy, water quality policy regulations, statutes, and case law to issues raised by clients, including comment letters pertaining to
expertise, trade association management, stakeholder management and leadership, and legal review. I am a lobbyist proposed regulations and orders at the State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards.
and attorney who has worked in both the private and public sector, with a long term focus on public policy, local § Drafted briefs and motions at the trial and appellate court levels, and work directly with boards and directors
government and environmental issues. of irrigation districts, levee districts, community service districts, and other public entities.

EDUCATION Personal Insurance Federation of California
Law Clerk, January 2009 to May 2009
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California § Assisted General Counsel with reviewing and editing appellate briefs in insurance and recovery related
Juris Doctor, with Great Distinction, May 2010 cases, performed research and analysis pertaining to legislative proposals and regulatory changes
Honors & Activities: Order of the Coif, Roger Traynor Honor Society, Dean’s List (2008, 2009, 2010), Capital
Certificate in Public Law & Policy, Witkin Awards in Public Policy Development, Land Law Offices of Rosenberg & Link
Use Planning, State and Local Taxation, and International Water Resources Law, Staff Law Clerk, June 2008 to August 2008
Writer and Comment Editor for Global Business & Development Law Journal § Met individually with clients to prepare notices, write letters, and compose memoranda
§ Assisted in settlement negotiations relating to landlord/tenant disputes and unlawful detainer cases
University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Law & Society (Double Major), June 2005 Accenture
Business Development Consultant, January 2007 to August 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE § Participated in account planning, proposal management and strategy, and numerous RFP/RFI responses
§ Conferred regularly with individuals at all levels of management in offices across the United States
California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA)
§ Lead a variety of legal, regulatory, and legislative initiatives on behalf of 120+ member association of local Senator Debra Bowen
agencies that provide wastewater treatment, recycled water, and renewable energy services. Legislative Aide, May 2006 to December 2006
§ Staffed bill through multiple policy committees, the Assembly floor, and the Governor’s desk
Director of Operations, July 2018 - Present § Served as the primary point of contact for education and environmental interest groups
§ In addition to all responsibilities below, lead and assist with management of association activities, § Met with constituents and lobbyists, attended committee hearings, and performed research projects
including conference program planning, internal budgeting, communications (newsletters, social
media, membership recruitment), strategic planning and business plan development. Accenture
§ Supervise legislative and regulatory analyst position and other association staff. Business Development Consultant, July 2005 to May 2006
§ Drafted technical documents relating to project management, quality control, and risk management for large
Director of Government Affairs, July 2014 to July 2018 information technology consulting firm
§ In addition to all responsibilities below, supervise and direct outside lobbyists (state and federal) and § Participated in all stages of the proposal development process for large scale government contracting RFPs
outside engineering consultants on issues of significance to the association.
§ Lead and organize coalitions of individual public agencies and fellow trade associations in support Senator Joe Dunn, University of California Sacramento Center Intern (2004)
and in opposition to key pieces of legislation and large regulatory proposals. Reynen & Bardis Development, Assistant to the Community Development Manager Phil Serna (2003)
§ Prepare and deliver presentations on key issues to CASA membership at CASA conferences (250+
attendees) and other state and national clean water associations.
§ Participate in Water Environment Federation (WEF) Water Leadership Institute program
§ Serve as Legislative Chair of the Bioenergy Association of California (BAC)

Manager of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, January 2013 to July 2014
§ Manage association regulatory workgroup (20-40 active members) including meeting organization,
position statements, issue advocacy, comment letter development, and stakeholder facilitation.
§ Serve as key point of contact for regulators and members on complex water quality regulations.
§ Draft comment letters before the Public Utilities Commission and State Water Board.
§ Manage CASA Attorneys Committee through 2-4 annual meetings, facilitate committee
communications on important legal issues, and review amicus briefs and other filings.

Somach Simmons & Dunn
Attorney, September 2010 to December 2012 / Law Clerk, May 2009 to September 2010
§ Assisted public and private entity clients in matters pertaining to water rights, water quality, and
Propositions 13 and 218. Areas of practice include local government, agricultural resources, and land use.