515-418-9871
212 E. 3rd Street, Level 2, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 
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David helps Cornerstone clients identify opportunities and establishes a road map for success at a local, state and federal level
On behalf of a Cornerstone client, David drafted, assisted in the passage, and secured funding, establishing a full medical school loan repayment program for primary care physicians
David works with clients to increase funding and tax incentives enhancing economic development programs
1) Alzheimers Association, Iowa Chapter
3) Associated General Contractors of Iowa
4) Carvana
8) Des Moines Area Regional Transit
9) Des Moines International Airport
12) Infinite Campus
13) Iowa Academy of Family Physicians
14) Iowa Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
15) Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
17) Iowa Biotechnology Association
19) Iowa Community Foundations
21) Iowa Health Care Association
22) Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
23) Iowa Nebraska Farm Equipment Dealers Association
24) Iowa Operators of Music & Amusement
25) Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association
28) Iowa State Fair
29) Iowa Travel Industry Partners
30) Iowa Water Land Legacy Coalition
31) Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association
32) Iowa Wood Industry Association
37) Marathon Petroleum Corporation and its Subsidiaries
39) MidAmerican Energy Company
41) Northern Natural Gas Company
42) REM Iowa
43) Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa
44) Sanofi US
46) Sheet Metal Contractors of Iowa
49) Turo Inc.
51) Verra Mobility
52) Voya Financial
53) Woodward Academy
54) ZeroEyes, Inc.
11-15 years
David Adelman joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in 2010, bringing over 10 years of substantial experience in grassroots advocacy, developing and implementing strategic legislative campaigns, drafting and analyzing legislative language and reports and establishing, administering and advising political action committees.
Before joining Cornerstone, David worked for a law firm in West Des Moines where his practice focused on government relations, legislative law, PAC compliance and strategic advising, and election law. David continues to secure millions of dollars for clients through appropriation language, enables clients to secure major policy changes in a variety of issue areas and helps defeat language that would have been detrimental to clients' interests.
Prior to his role at the law firm, David worked with the Department of Justice, in the Iowa Attorney's General Office and clerked in the State Senate.
David worked in Washington, D.C. at the Democratic National Committee where he helped to design the voter protection program in 2004 and returned to Des Moines where he assisted in the establishment of the legal protection network for the Iowa Democratic Party. David served two terms on the Iowa Democratic State Central Committee; the Board of Directors for the Democratic Party.
Raised in Des Moines, David earned a B.S. in Marketing and Business Legal Studies from Miami University, and a certificate in International Business studying in London, England. He received his law degree with a Legislative Practice Certificate from Drake University Law School.
David and his wife, Liz, reside in Des Moines where they are active in the community and have three sons, Michael, Benjamin and Sam.
225-201-8930
304 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 1A, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801, 
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Former chief of staff to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal
Led the effort for Governor John Bel Edwards after the historic floods of 2016 to develop an appropriations strategy for federal response and develop long-term recovery plans
Paul W. Rainwater most recently held the title as Governor Jindal's Chief of Staff. He resigned in February of 2014 to pursue a career in the private sector and shortly thereafter joined Cornerstone Government Affairs.
Prior to his latest position, Paul held the title of Commissioner of Administration. Before that, he served as Governor Jindal's deputy chief of staff. Prior to that, he served as executive director of the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA). Previously, Paul served as legislative director and chief of operations for U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu. From June 2006 to January 2007, he served as director of hazard mitigation and intergovernmental affairs at the LRA, where he managed program policies, served as team leader and coordinated with state and federal agencies to set mitigation priorities. From July 2000 to June 2006, Paul served as the chief administrative officer for the City of Lake Charles.
Paul also formerly served as manager of governmental affairs for Conoco, Inc., Gulf Coast Business Unit in Baton Rouge from 1998 to July 2000; as manager of public affairs for ARCO Chemical in Lake Charles from 1995 to May 1998; and as administrative aide to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in Lake Charles from 1988 to 1996.
In addition to his public service duties, Paul also serves as a colonel with the Louisiana Army National Guard in the Joint Director of Military Support for Disaster Response Unit. He previously served as a lieutenant colonel in the Congressional Liaison Office of the Louisiana Army National Guard and as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserves' 336th Finance Command. For his military service, Paul has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Action Badge.
Paul earned a bachelor's degree in government from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, a master's degree in international relations from Salve Regina University in Rhode Island, and is certified as a local government manager by Louisiana State University.