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Duf Sundheim

Duf Sundheim

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Strategic Planning and Chief Legal Officer at TECHNIFEX

  • Education

    • Stanford University

      1971 - 1975
      BA Economics

      Activities and Societies: Department Honors and Distinction, Varsity Football, letterman 3-4. Volunteers for Youth Member 1-2, Director: 3-4. College play: “The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, 2. Phi Kappa Psi, President 4. * Studied economics ** Honors Thesis on campaign finance reform** Best class: U.S. Public Policy taught by future Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors Michael Boskin - although he backed up everything with statistics, taught us that economics is about people and human behavior* Played 4 years of college football** Freshman quarterback** Became strong safety, my position coach George Seifert taught me how to compete and the importance of attention to detail*… Show more * Studied economics ** Honors Thesis on campaign finance reform** Best class: U.S. Public Policy taught by future Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors Michael Boskin - although he backed up everything with statistics, taught us that economics is about people and human behavior* Played 4 years of college football** Freshman quarterback** Became strong safety, my position coach George Seifert taught me how to compete and the importance of attention to detail* Co-Founded Volunteers for Youth with Chris Avery. Where I discovered that my aspiration was to help other people achieve theirs* Acted in "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail" Show less

    • Northwestern University

      1977 - 1980
      JD Law

      Activities and Societies: Exceptional Student Post-Graduate Fellowship In addition to my coursework and competing in Moot Court, I * Interned for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois* Interned for the Better Government Association* Worked on the Anderson for President campaign in the GOP primary

  • Experience

    • Doty Sundheim & Gilmore

      Apr 1986 - Feb 2003
      Senior Partner

      Senior partner in business law firm focused on intellectual property, financings, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic consulting.

    • GPS Mediation

      Jan 2001 - now
      Principal

      As a member of the U.S. District Court Advance Mediation Practice Group and as a private mediator in the state courts I have extensive experience mediating a wide variety of cases. "I can think of no one better equipped by intelligence, fairness and integrity to perform the vital tasks of skilled mediation than Duf Sundheim."​Pete Wilson, RepublicanFormer Governor of California"Duf Sundheim brings a model blend of skills to mediation: he listens, does not prejudge, is fair, supremely trustworthy, and has a perfect-pitch balance of candor and warmth to bring any dispute to closure. If I were faced with a tough dispute, I’d ask for Duf’s help in a heartbeat."​Jennifer Granholm, DemocratSecretary of Energy, United States of America"Duf Sundheim is best defined by his passion, honesty and creativity. I have never met anyone more conscientious, fair-minded and trustworthy, which gives him the unique ability to turn challenges into opportunities. I could not endorse anyone more highly."Monty LundeFounder, Themed Entertainment Association*Develop and implement strategic plans for companies and political figures *Serve as an advisor to current and former governors, senators, mayors and other officials of both parties on political reform effortsNotes: Legal representation and political consulting were principle areas of focus until 2012, at which time focus shifted to mediation/dispute resolution. Latter now primary focus. Prior results, testimonials, or endorsements do not guarantee, warrant, or predict future outcomes. Show less

    • Global Policy Strategies, APC

      Apr 2001 - now
      Principal

      Work with businesses and public policy groups to form diverse coalitions to achieve key goals and enact important reforms

    • California Republican Party

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
      Chairman

      *Oversaw the first successful recall of a governor in the history of California*Narrowed the registration differential between Republicans and Democrats to the smallest it has been since the Great Depression*First Chairman in the history of the CRP to win re-election*Raised over $100 million, also a record*2006 gubernatorial election set recent record for percentage of female, black and Latino voters voting for a Republican candidate

    • Sundheim for Senate

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
      Candidate

      I think this video captures what it is all about for me. A special thanks to my good friend Jimmy Dunne who wrote this song and put together the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdCwn0-nJB8

    • California Forward

      Aug 2016 - May 2022
      Leadership Council

      California Forward has a ten year record of playing a key, behind-the-scenes role in enacting legislation that increases individual opportunity and government accountability. Visit us at www.cafwd.org

    • TECHNIFEX

      Feb 2020 - now
      Director of Strategic Planning and General Counsel

      My goal is to prepare companies for "what's next after what's next." I have worked with Technifex for a majority of its 35 years, helped form the Themed Entertainment Association, and was TEA's first General Counsel. For Technifex, the future has never been brighter. I am excited to be back working with Monty Lunde and the great people at Technifex to help them take advantage of this incredible opportunity.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mediating the Litigated Case

      Pepperdine Law

    • Advance Mediation

      Pepperdine Law