Kahn Soares & Conway, LLP



George H. Soares	Areas of Practice Administrative Law Agricultural Law Environmental Law Governmental Advocacy	Education Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law Bachelor of Science, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Sacramento Office Telephone: (916) 448-3826 Fax: (916) 448-3850 gsoares@kscsacramento.com
George H. Soares is a founding member and managing partner of the firm who regularly appears before the California State Legislature and various state and federal administrative agencies. During his career, George and his firm have been responsible for drafting and influencing thousands of legislative and regulatory proposals affecting a broad spectrum of interests. Of particular note was passage of the largest tax relief package ever for California agriculture. Before entering private practice, he served as principal consultant to the California State Assembly Committee on Agriculture. George earned his Juris Doctor Degree at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School and is admitted to the California Bar, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California where he served as student body president at Cal Poly and was named to "Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges". George is also a partner in Environmental Solutions Group, LLC, an environmental consulting firm established by Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP, and Jim Wells, former state director of the Department of pesticide Regulation, to provide a full spectrum of technical and regulatory services relating to pesticides, air and water quality. In addition, George and his wife Gloria own and manage a dairy and farming operation in Hanford, California. Awards Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws presented by the California State University Board of Trustees Honorary Lifetime Member,California Agricultural Aircraft Association Honorary Lifetime Member,Western Crop Protection AssociationHonorary State Degree, FFA Alumnus of the Year, California Polytechinic State University College of Agriculture Golden Bear Award for service to youth, California State Fair Profile in Leaders, California Agricultural Leadership Program Outstanding Service Award, American Crop Protection Association Pioneer Award, California Association of Grower Gins Hall of Fame Member, Hanford Joint Union High School Appointments Chair,California State University Agricultural Advisory Committee Cal Poly Foundation Board of Directors San Joaquin College of Law Agricultural Advisory Board Western Fairs Association Blue Ribbon Foundation Graduate, California Agricultural Leadership Program Recognition Capitol Weekly Publication 2010: No. 9 on Top 100 List of most influential political players in California ("...the premier agricultural lobbyist in Calfiornia...") Capitol Weekly Publication 2009: No. 18 on Top 100 List of most influential political players in California ("...political skill and influence transcend the position they hold...") Los Angeles Times: Bumper Crop of Clout ("...relies on his credibility and the relationships he cultivates to sell solutions that work for his clients as well as state officials...") Presentations Commencement address, California Polytechnic State University,San Luis Obispo, California (1992) (2008)
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