As the SLA's Vice President, Public Affairs, Cliston Brown is the association's legislative liaison and is also responsible for member outreach, executive communications and media relations. Working with legislative and regulatory staff and admitted market colleagues, he led the successful effort to enact California Assembly Bill 1641 in 2017, facilitating coverage for new and innovative products in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Cliston previously led the federal media outreach operations for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (2007-09) and the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (2003-07).