Introduction
Laura Smith advises businesses, developers, municipalities, and public authorities on environmental, land use, and municipal transactions. As former general counsel for Monroe County, she drafted local laws, advised on procurement, ensured compliance, and provided legal support for public works projects.
My focus
I represent municipalities, public authorities, businesses, and developers on zoning, planning, municipal law, real estate, permitting, solar energy, and environmental issues.
Looking ahead
Large-scale developments will need to consider access to market-rate and affordable housing, long-term capacity in the electric grid, and adaptability to next-generation technology when selecting sites.
/Insights
- "Avoiding SEQRA Litigation," 50 Years of SEQRA: Lessons Learned and Future Directions, May 1, 2025
In the news
- New York Law Journal
Attorneys ‘on the move’
Jan 10, 2025This roundup of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys includes the NP arrivals of New York City Global Finance partner Liz Taraila and Rochester Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Laura Smith.
Admitted to practice
New York
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., recipient of the Noyse E. Leech Award for Achievement in International Law
College of Wooster, B.A.magna cum laude
Insights And Happenings
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View AllChristopher R. Froeb
Partner / Practice Group Leader, Real Estate & Affordable Housing- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1137
- cfroeb@nixonpeabody.com
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Colette A. Dafoe
Partner / Industry Strategy Partner- Washington DC
- Office:+1 202.585.8393
- cdafoe@nixonpeabody.com
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Ian T. O'Banion
Partner / AIA / LEED®AP- San Francisco
- Office:+1 415.984.8313
- iobanion@nixonpeabody.com
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