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Bend, Or, Us

Bend, Oregon Area

Represent the organization in land use cases before local governments, the Land Use Board of Appeals, and the courts.Pursue organization's goals to preserve farm and forest land, protect rivers and springs, promote vibrant and sustainable urban areas, and protect wildlife.Engage with local, state, and federal government entities on a wide range of land use, development, transportation, water, and wildlife issues.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Researched and wrote memoranda, motions, and briefs in land use and other civil proceedings before local hearings officials, Lane County Circuit Court, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals, and the Oregon Court of Appeals. Wrote legislative findings of statewide land use planning goal compliance for the City’s urban growth boundary expansion. Drafted motions and briefs defending the City in civil litigation.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Consulted on planning and policy projects for local governments, agencies, and NGOs throughout Oregon.Managed four graduate students on a national higher education emergency management needs assessment project for the U.S. Department of Justice's National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS).

Eugene, Oregon Area

Researched state level climate change, transportation, and land use policy for a National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC)-funded project on state progress to reduce greenhouses gases form the transportation sector. Analyzed policy, interviewed multiple public and NGO stakeholders, and reported results in white papers and academic publications.

Seattle, Washington

Assisted in many areas of the firm's work, including both federal and state environmental litigation. Wrote memoranda, pleadings, and motions on Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA, Washington Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), and various common law claims. Participated in client and consultant meetings, including depositions and CERCLA liability allocation settlements.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Planned and executed the 2014 and 2015 Public Interest Environmental Law Conference, the world's largest environmental law conference of its kind.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Researched legal issues in state and federal environmental matters, including claims under the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Oregon Constitution. Drafted complaints, motions, briefs, NEPA comments, blogs, and published letters to the editor (see http://bit.ly/1ALrZFX). Researched and analyzed current Oregon state land use policy and statutes relating to state forest management in an effort to develop new legislation.

Portland, Oregon

Performed airborne and ground-based data acquisition on natural resources mapping projects across the country. Collaborated with land managers and other natural resource stakeholders in natural resource data acquisition planning. Worked extensive periods in remote locations, both independently and as part of a team. Aided in all stages of data processing and analysis using relevant GIS software.http://www.wsidata.com/

Portland, Oregon Area

Led public outreach and community organizing for the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG) and Environment Oregon, including managing teams of door-to-door canvassers on environmental and consumer advocacy campaigns.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Collected data in the field and over the phone, including regular communication with prominent community developers and planning professionals, for the production of the Metropolitan Tucson Land Use Study (MTLUS), a quarterly report published by the University of Arizona.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Completed conservation projects on public lands in southern Arizona, including trail maintenance and construction, invasive species removal, and erosion control.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Land Use Law, Environmental Law

Activities and Societies: Land Air Water (LAW), Public Interest Environmental Law Conference, Environmental and Natural Resources Law.

Master'S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: LiveMove Thesis: "State Planning and Funding Mechanisms to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Geography

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega BA in Geography. Minors in GIS and Spanish.