Education
- J.D. New College of California 1990
- Ph.D. (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) Harvard University 1976
- A.B./Sc.M (Biology) Brown University 1969
Professional Credentials
- Member, California State Bar
- Admitted to Practice, Northern & Eastern Districts of California, 9th Circuit Court of Appeal
Professional Experience
- Law Offices of Stuart Flashman (1990 – present)
Solo practice in environmental, land use, and elections law
- Consultant in Biotechnology (1987 – 1988)
- Senior Research Biologist (1980 – 1987)
Stauffer Chemical Co., Richmond, CA
- Assistant Professor of Genetics (1977 – 1980)
- North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
- Research Associate (1975 – 1976)
- Michigan State Univ., ERDA Plant Research Laboratory, E. Lansing, MI
Public and Community Service
- Board of Directors, Rockridge Community Planning Council (2007 – 2014; 2015 – present)
- Chair, (2008 -2012; 2016-2017)
- Chair, Land Use Committee (2008 – present)
- Board of Trustees, Alameda County Mosquito Abatement (1985-2008)
- District President (1991, 2000)
- Emeryville Trustee (1985 – 1992)
- Oakland Trustee (1992 – 2008)
- Executive Committee, Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter (1997 – 1998)
- Director, East Bay Municipal Utility District (1990 – 1994)
- President (1994)
- Board of Directors, Association of California Water Agencies (1992 – 1994)
- Board of Directors, Citizens for East Shore Parks (1986 – 1992)
- Founder and Co-Chair, Emeryville Shoreline Committee (1986 – 1991)
- City of Emeryville Planning Commissioner (1989 – 1990)
- Emeryville City Council (1985)
Professional recognition
- Northern California “Superlawyer” in the area of environmental litigation (2012-2019)
- Rated AV Pre-eminent since 2011 by Martindale-Hubbell
- Highly rated by AVVO.com
- 2007 Best Public Interest attorney in the East Bay – East Bay Express