Alyson Ackerman of Somach Simmons & Dunn counsels public and private clients on California water rights law, air quality issues; and environmental matters.  She works closely with her clients to develop, perfect, and defend water rights portfolios.  Alyson’s air quality practice involves helping clients attain compliance with state and local air quality standards and negotiating settlement in enforcement actions.  Alyson is also involved in the firm’s transactional matters, such as negotiating purchase and sale agreements for land acquisitions.