research, service and outreach
legal research: legal fellow
The River Basin Center's Legal Fellow researches federal, state and local laws that affect land use and natural resource protection policies, drafts memoranda, writes model ordinances, and assists with the Environmental Law for Scientists course.
Katie Sheehan, received her J.D. cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2008, is the Legal Fellow at the River Basin Center. Her work has thus far focused on developing law and policy related solutions to environmental issues faced by local Georgia governments. Katie has developed model ordinances for wetlands protection in coastal Georgia, conducted community code reviews and revisions to promote sustainable site design standards, and written various memos for local and state agencies, including those focused on federal laws. She is interested in developing guidance and regulatory models designed to assist communities address issues with failing septic systems and utilize alternative wastewater technology.
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