Audra Kimball

Audra Kimball is a seasoned Municipal Law Counsel with 15 years of experience specializing in land use and zoning regulations. As a Senior Partner at Sterling & Vance LLP, she provides critical legal guidance to local governments and private developers on complex urban planning initiatives, ranging from comprehensive plan amendments to intricate subdivision approvals. Audra earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where she focused on administrative law and property rights. Her professional philosophy centers on fostering sustainable community growth through meticulously crafted legal frameworks that balance economic development with environmental stewardship. She is the author of the widely cited "Handbook for Sustainable Urban Development in the Mid-Atlantic Region." Readers can expect her articles to offer practical, in-depth analysis of evolving state and local statutes, precedent-setting court decisions, and best practices for navigating the often-challenging landscape of municipal and regional governance