Experience

Riverkeeper

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Attorney

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Keane & Beane, P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2023

  Works with the firm’s municipal, environmental, land development-zoning and litigation practice groups. Provides general counsel services to municipalities in Westchester and Dutchess Counties regarding all aspects of municipal operations, including land use and zoning matters. Provides advice to private clients regarding land use applications and assists the firm’s public and private sector clients in complying with the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the New York City Watershed Regulations and other environmental regulatory requirements. Show less

• Law Clerk

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

  Worked with members and associates of Keane and Beane., P.C. to provide General Counsel Services to municipalities in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Nassau Counties, NY. Research and update local laws. Provide research memorandum on SEQR and NEPA issues.



Keane & Beane, P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Law Clerk

  • Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Worked with members and associates of Keane and Beane, P.C. to provide research on various land use matters. Worked with members and associates of Keane and Beane, P.C. to provide research on various land use matters.



Pace Environmental Law Review

• White Plains, NY

• Managing Editor

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Acted as second-in-command of PELR . Oversaw the physical operation of the Review, including any and all requests for budgetary expenditures. Organized and managed all aspects of PELR subscriptions. Scheduled and planned all PELR events and activities. Acted as second-in-command of PELR . Oversaw the physical operation of the Review, including any and all requests for budgetary expenditures. Organized and managed all aspects of PELR subscriptions. Scheduled and planned all PELR events and activities.



Bedford Town Planning Department

• Bedford, New York

• Senior Clerk

  • Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

  Updated and edited the Bedford Town Code. Researched provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Prepared Environmental Impact Statements. Consulted on projects and local issues related to municipal planning such as water quality, affordable housing, and wetland development. Performed legal research and analysis on planning policy, local ordinances, and the town’s comprehensive land use plan. Drafted local ordinances and organized work sessions to discuss local laws. Updated and edited the Bedford Town Code. Researched provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Prepared Environmental Impact Statements. Consulted on projects and local issues related to municipal planning such as water quality, affordable housing, and wetland development. Performed legal research and analysis on planning policy, local ordinances, and the town’s comprehensive land use plan. Drafted local ordinances and organized work sessions to discuss local laws.



Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic

• White Plains, New York

• Student Attorney

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Prepared and responded to Freedom of Information Law requests. Performed legal research on issues including Title V permits, Incidental Take permits, and water quality. Drafted summary judgment motions and petitions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of Riverkeeper, Inc. Prepared and responded to Freedom of Information Law requests. Performed legal research on issues including Title V permits, Incidental Take permits, and water quality. Drafted summary judgment motions and petitions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of Riverkeeper, Inc.



Pace Energy & Climate Center

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Provided background research and legal analysis on public utility law, energy efficiency policies, and greenhouse gas pollution reduction strategies. Reviewed and analyzed regional, state, and national emission reduction policies including the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and Clean Power Plan. Provided background research and legal analysis on public utility law, energy efficiency policies, and greenhouse gas pollution reduction strategies. Reviewed and analyzed regional, state, and national emission reduction policies including the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and Clean Power Plan.



US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Provided background research and legal analysis for Clean Air Act violation cases. Drafted motions and information request documents.Composed administrative settlement agreements for multiple violations of the Clean Air Act against multinational corporations. Created a reference document highlighting relevant federal code for the Clean Air Act. Provided background research and legal analysis for Clean Air Act violation cases. Drafted motions and information request documents.Composed administrative settlement agreements for multiple violations of the Clean Air Act against multinational corporations. Created a reference document highlighting relevant federal code for the Clean Air Act.



State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Student

  • 2009 - 2013



Alliance for a Living Ocean

• Long Beach Island, New Jersey

• Summer Programs Leader

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Led and prepared curriculum on ocean ecology for a nonprofit organization with the mission to promote and maintain clean water and healthy coastal environments through education, research and active participation. Compiled data on water quality. Trained young interns and adult volunteers. Developed program evaluation plans and procedures to increase community outreach. Led and prepared curriculum on ocean ecology for a nonprofit organization with the mission to promote and maintain clean water and healthy coastal environments through education, research and active participation. Compiled data on water quality. Trained young interns and adult volunteers. Developed program evaluation plans and procedures to increase community outreach.