Robert Sumner Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, California Area

Serve as a policy expert on laws and regulations relating to the licensing, certification, oversight, and enforcement of regulated professionals within California.Analyze legislation and make recommendations for amendments proposed by the committee.Research and compose comprehensive public documents pertaining to the oversight of state regulatory entities, including board and bureau sunset reports and informational hearing papers.Facilitate effective negotiations between stakeholders engaged on matters of divergent perspectives. Advise the Chair and other assemblymembers on issues pertaining to areas of policy expertise.Support the personal office in developing authored legislation and effectively communicating the work of the committee.Principal Consultant: 6/17 - 4/19Chief Consultant: 4/19 - Present

Sacramento, Ca

Director; Special Counsel for Legislation; Deputy Attorney General.Served as the Attorney General’s liaison between the California Department of Justice and the legislature.Advised and assisted legislative staff and committee consultants on the technical aspects of legislation as a subject matter expert for civil rights, health, education, charitable trusts, criminal justice data, reproductive care, gambling, social services, licensing, immigration, initiatives, and forensics.Worked with the Governor's Office, state legislators, members of the U.S. Congress, other state agencies, local law enforcement agencies, and associations on complex and sensitive legislation.Assisted in the formulation of legislative concepts; draft proposals on future legislative measures; developed and actively lobbied for legislation; assisted with the development of bills sponsored by the Attorney General.Acted as external affairs adviser to the Department's legal sections and divisions.Managed daily operations within the Department's legislative unit, supervising three attorneys and four support staff.

Sunnyvale, Ca

Advised the Mayor and City Council on the arts sub-element of the city's general plan.Made policy recommendations regarding the purchase of art for public buildings and for private construction projects in accordance with Council Policy 6.4.3. Art in Private Development.

San Francisco, Ca

Served in the Executive Office of Attorney General Kamala D. Harris.

Advised low-income San Francisco residents in all aspects of landlord-tenant and housing law. Met with clients, analyzed potential causes of action, and represented tenants in resolving habitability issues.

J.D., Public Interest Law Specialization

Activities and Societies: ACLU; SALDF; Running Club; Student Services Committee RepresentativeHonors Lawyering Program; President's.

B.A., Literature, Legal Studies

Activities and Societies: Pre-Law Society; Acquire A Cappella; Cowell College Orientation LeadershipHonors in the Major; Dean’s Honors.