Elizabeth May

Elizabeth May is a Senior Counsel at Sterling & Hayes LLP, bringing 15 years of dedicated experience to the field of Leyes Estatales y Locales. Her practice primarily focuses on municipal zoning and land use law, where she expertly navigates the complex intersection of state environmental regulations and local development ordinances. May earned her J.D. from the prestigious Berkeley School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude with a specialization in environmental law. Her professional philosophy centers on demystifying legal complexities to empower both public entities and private developers in achieving sustainable and compliant growth. She believes that clear legal guidance is fundamental to effective community planning and economic development. May is widely recognized for her influential work, including her seminal guide, "Navigating Local Ordinances: A Developer's Handbook to Compliance and Growth." Readers can expect her articles to provide practical, in-depth analysis of evolving state and local statutes, offering actionable insights and best practices for legal professionals, urban planners, and real estate developers alike. She is committed to translating intricate legal concepts into accessible, relevant information