Rebecca R. Akroyd

Attorney

Ms. Akroyd, an associate attorney in the firm, represents public and private sector clients in the areas of natural resources and water law. Her practice focuses on regulatory compliance, water rights and compliance with state and federal water and environmental law.

Legal Experience

Ms. Akroyd performs a variety of legal services for both public and private sector clients, including in-depth legal research and analysis, regulatory compliance assistance and litigation-related support. Specific areas of experience include:

Endangered Species Acts (Federal and State)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Urban Water Management Plans
Land-use matters
Representation of homeowner associations

Prior to and during law school, Ms. Akroyd gained an abundance of practical experience, especially in the areas of special education and disability law, through various internships and law clerk positions, including a summer associate position at KMTG.

Practice Examples

Recent examples of legal matters Ms. Akroyd has handled on behalf of clients include:

Assisting Federal Endangered Species Act litigation involving the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta
Assisting litigation defining the scope and applicability of the California Endangered Species Act
Participating in teams representing private and public sector clients in environmental and water rights litigation before both state and federal courts. Ms. Akroyd's litigation-related activities include conducting background legal research, analyzing administrative records and drafting pleadings.