Janet Holland

Janet Holland is a distinguished Senior Counsel specializing in State & Local Law with 14 years of experience. She currently leads the Municipal Governance practice at Sterling & Finch LLP, where she advises municipalities, developers, and community organizations on complex regulatory issues. Ms. Holland earned her J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, building on a strong foundation from her undergraduate studies in Urban Planning. Prior to joining Sterling & Finch, she served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Crestwood, where her work on the comprehensive municipal code update significantly streamlined local governance processes. Her professional philosophy centers on demystifying intricate local statutes to foster effective community development and equitable policy implementation. Readers can expect her articles to offer clear, actionable insights into land use, zoning, public finance, and inter-jurisdictional agreements, always grounded in practical application and current legal precedents