Clint Carney has more than 18 years of experience in government affairs, public relations, and the legal profession. Carney brings communications and government affairs expertise to Southwest Strategies from his work with elected officials, municipal staff, local communities and media professionals throughout San Diego County as well as in Southern California’s Inland Empire of Riverside County and San Bernardino County.
At Southwest Strategies, Carney works directly with local residents, businesses, civic organizations and other stakeholders to form coalitions and develop positive relationships to reach solutions on a variety of issues ranging from public infrastructure projects, private development and also public policy and legislative issues. He also assists clients with navigating municipal contracting opportunities, and is active on several boards and committees of local professional organizations.
As Chief of Policy for former San Diego City Councilmember Brian Maienschein, Carney managed numerous public policy responsibilities in addition to working as a community liaison. He was recognized for assisting fire survivors after San Diego’s 2003 Cedar Fire and for resolving issues to help complete construction of State Route 56. He also help manage fire relief efforts after San Diego’s Witch Creek Fire in 2007, and he continues to assist clients with community involvement opportunities and building relationships with local key opinion leaders.
Prior to entering public service, Carney gained extensive legal experience in a variety of criminal and civil litigation issues ranging from murder trials and white collar crime to product liability, professional negligence, construction litigation and wrongful death lawsuits.
Carney also serves as the President of San Diego Teen Court, an innovative and successful non-profit juvenile diversion program where juries of high school students impose binding sentences on first-time misdemeanor offenders. His strong commitment to community service is evidenced by more than 12 years as a volunteer with Teen Court, three years as a volunteer with Special Olympics and three years of service with the San Diego Archeological Center.
Carney earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Virginia, and his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. He lives in La Jolla.
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