Elizabeth Watson’s depth of experience in the land use arena encompasses typical entitlements matters, such as general plan amendments, zone changes, subdivision variances and redevelopment projects.
In addition, Ms. Watson specializes in “green building” and sustainable development regulations, the latest intensifications of housing element mandates, the ever-fluid area of compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and shifting judicial and legislative perspectives on eminent domain and takings law. She is one of approximately 50 attorneys in California and 500 in all of the United States to have earned a LEED AP accreditation, which certifies professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully administer the LEED certification process.
On a day-to-day basis, the Firm's entrepreneurial developer clients rely on Ms. Watson for a wide range of issues involving governmental agencies and the legislative and regulatory process that require and in-depth understanding of the public sector.