Dick Ackerman

Dick Ackerman has 35 years of experience in corporate, real estate, and business law. He assists companies, individuals, groups, and public agencies in their interactions with governments at the local, county, state , and federal levels. In addition, Mr. Ackerman assists clients in dealing with government and special districts on how to get through the political process.

Mr. Ackerman draws on his 25 years of experience in elected office, as a California State Senator, State Assemblyman, City Councilman, and mayor. He served as Vice Chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and spent four years as Senate Republican Leader. Mr. Ackerman was a member of the "Big 5," one of the legislative leaders charged with consulting with California's Governor on key infrastructure and budget issues.

Professional Affiliations
University of California, Irvine Foundation, Member
Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, Past President
Orange County Waste Management Commission, Past Chair
Southern California Hazardous Waste Management Commission, Past Member
Orange County League of Cities, Past Member
University of California, Berkeley, Part-time Faculty member

Education
J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1967
B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1964