Attorney / Professor / Public Servant
Drawing on extensive experience in government, legal practice, and community development, I offer specialized legal services to public agencies, nonprofits, community organizations, and developers. Practice areas include federal grants and tax credit compliance, community development program design, state and local finance, tax policy, procurement and other governance reforms. From negotiating contracts to drafting legislation, from incorporating cooperatives to filing ballot initiatives, we are committed to empowering communities to drive their local democracy and development agenda.
Drafting and analysis of ordinances, resolutions, and policy proposals. Experience with charter, procurement, and civil service reform as well as affordable housing, development and incentive policy.
Structuring complex capital stacks, drafting agreements, providing compliance guidance, and representing developers in order to secure funding and build quality housing. Assistance with tax credits, incentives & federal grants compliance.
Guidance on federal community development programs, CDBG compliance, HOME regulations, and navigating HUD requirements. Assistance with consolidated planning, environmental reviews, and program design.
Workshops, presentations, and training sessions on community development law, local government processes, and policy advocacy. Technical assistance and capacity building for community development organizations.
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