Rhiannon Chavez

Rhiannon Chavez is a Senior Counsel at Sterling & Hayes LLP, bringing 16 years of dedicated experience to the nuanced field of municipal finance and public works infrastructure. She earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, where her focus on administrative law laid the groundwork for her current specialization. Rhiannon advises state and local governments on intricate bond issuances, regulatory compliance, and the legal frameworks underpinning large-scale public development projects. Her professional philosophy centers on proactive legal counsel, ensuring that public sector initiatives are not only compliant but also strategically sound and resilient against future challenges. She believes in demystifying complex legal statutes to empower her clients. Readers can expect her articles to offer clear, actionable insights into the evolving landscape of state and local governance, with a particular emphasis on sustainable urban development and fiscal responsibility. Her comprehensive legal guide, "Navigating Public-Private Partnerships in the 21st Century," is a testament to her commitment to sharing expertise