Alicia is a member of the Environmental and Renewable Energy Practices. Her experience and current work centers on environmental law, energy law, municipal law, and land use and zoning law. A primary part of her practice involves assisting clients through local and state-level permitting processes for all types of renewable energy projects, representing clients involved in Article 78 litigation, advising clients on regulatory compliance matters, conducting environmental due diligence for corporate and real estate transactions, and assisting municipalities with various matters, such as drafting local laws and completing environmental reviews and zoning approvals.
Prior to joining Hodgson Russ, Alicia was a summer associate for a boutique law firm in New York City. During law school, she interned for the Honorable Andrew L. Carter Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan.
Representative Work
Represented renewable energy developers before the NYS Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment.
Represented renewable energy developers before the NYS Public Service Commission.
Represented renewable energy developer in litigation.
Recognitions
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Environmental) 2024
- Former Research & Writing Editor, Pace Environmental Law Review
- J.D. with Advanced Certificate in Environmental law
- Teaching Assistant, Tort and Contract Law, Pace University - Elisabeth Haub School of Law
News & Insights
Highlights
- Speaking EngagementPublic Utility Doctrine & Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
- AlertNew York State Public Service Commission Approves the Retail and Residential Energy Storage Program Implementation Plan
AlertConfirming Public Utility Variance Standard Applies to Solar Projects, Appellate Court Explains Application of Public Necessity to Renewable Energy Projects