Briar Montgomery

Briar Montgomery is a leading expert in municipal zoning and land use law, with 15 years of experience advising both public and private sector clients. As a Senior Counsel at Sterling & Hayes, she specializes in navigating complex urban development projects through local regulatory frameworks, from historic preservation ordinances to environmental impact assessments. Briar earned her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, where she focused on administrative and environmental law. Her professional philosophy centers on demystifying the intricate layers of local governance, believing that clear legal guidance is essential for fostering responsible development and robust communities. Her work has been instrumental in shaping sustainable community growth across several metropolitan areas. She is also the author of the seminal article, "Reimagining Public Spaces: A Legal Framework for Modern Urbanization," published in the Journal of Municipal Law. Readers can expect her articles to offer practical, actionable insights rooted in a deep understanding of statutory interpretation and regulatory compliance