Works at the intersection of land use and water law. Santa Barbara office managing partner. Amy is a land use and water lawyer with a broad understanding of environmental issues and a passion for the agricultural industry. Leader in cannabis cultivation projects and co-chair of Cannabis & Industrial Hemp industry group. Operating in one of the most heavily regulated industries and states, her passion and genuine concern for her clients is critical to her success. Drawing on a substantial network and ability to work closely with state agencies and local governments to anticipate decision-makers’ viewpoints, she efficiently moves even the most contentious projects forward and reduces permitting delays. Her combination of water law and land use experience allows Amy to operate at the apex of the industry. She advises water districts, cities, agricultural interests and developers in all aspects of water law. Accomplished in all facets of land development, from site due diligence, to the preparation of environmental documents to the defense and settlement of complicated multi-party CEQA lawsuits, Amy is recognized for her experience in water supply strategy, local policies, and public outreach.
Listed skills include Land Use, Cannabis, Legal Research, Environmental, and 16 others.