Robyn B. Christo

Robyn Christo is an associate in the Real Estate, Land Use, Natural Resources and Environmental practice group in the firm's San Francisco office.

Areas of Practice

Ms. Christo's practice emphasizes land use, environmental and climate change matters, including obtaining development entitlements, compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and administrative proceedings and litigation.

Education

• J.D., University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, 2008, Judicial Extern for the Honorable Vaughn R. Walker, Chief Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of California; Member and Student Coach, Berkeley Law Board of Advocates
• B.A., Sonoma State University, 1998

Admissions

• California

Memberships

• Member, California State Bar - Environmental and Real Property Law Sections
• Member, Urban Land Institute, Young Leaders Group
• Member, CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women)

Articles

• "The Supreme Court or Congress: Which Will Decide Whether Large Emitters of Greenhouse Gasses May be Held Liable for the Effects of Global Warming?" June 11, 2010
  
• "California's High Court Clarifies CEQA's 30-Day Statute of Limitations," March 5, 2010
  
• "As of March 8, 2010, Major Title Insurers Will No Longer Underwrite Policies to Protect Creditors' Rights", March 5, 2010 (coauthor)
  
• "Putting the Pieces Together: Integrating NEPA with Other Federal Requirements," prepared for CLE International's 6th Annual NEPA Conference, January 21-22, 2010 (coauthor)
  
• "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Strategic Climate Change Plan", November 16, 2009
  
• "Endangered Species Act: Case Law Update Presentation," prepared for CLE International's 16th Annual Endangered Species Act Conference, November 5-6, 2009 (coauthor)