Allison D. Cook

Experience

Allison Cook focuses her practice in environmental and energy law. Her experience includes CEQA and land use litigation, conducting environmental due diligence, and permitting geothermal and natural gas-fired power plants. Allison also counsels public and private entities on CEQA, Coastal Act, and air regulation compliance. Allison combines her legal experience with a degree in environmental science, allowing her to understand the scientific intricacies of her clients' legal issues. Having worked in west Africa as an urban environmental specialist Allison approaches client projects with a unique perspective on practical, political, and funding considerations.

Professional Honors & Activities

• California Bar Association, Environmental Law Section
• American Bar Association, Environment, Energy and Resources Section
• Sacramento County Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

Presentations

• "California's Green Building Standards," LSI Legal and Regulatory Issues in Green Development (Jan. 2009)

Civic Activities

• Urban environmental specialist, U.S. Peace Corps, Ivory Coast, 1999-2001
• Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, Tokushima, Japan, 1996-1998

Publications

• "Ailing California Works to Solve Wind Slowdown," (co-author Kristen T. Castaños) North American Windpower, October 2009
• "Water—Know Your Rights," (co-author Barbara A. Brenner) Wine Business Monthly, December 2008

Education

• Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2005
  Certificate in Environmental Law
  Member, Environmental Law Journal
  Order of the Barristers
  Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition, Quarter Finalist
• Environmental Science and Anthropology, University of Virginia, B.A., 1996

Admissions

• California

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