Somach Simmons & Dunn shareholders have elected Theresa “Tess” Dunham to lead the law firm as managing shareholder for the next two years.  Tess Dunham is a leading water quality attorney in the region who represents numerous agricultural clients, public agencies, landowners and some of California’s largest cities, counties and publicly-owned treatment works.  She is a graduate of the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and Boston University.