Introduction
Hannah Atkinson joined the firm in September of 2026 as an Associate in our Land Use and Environmental Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Atkinson was an Associate at Van DeWater & Van DeWater in Poughkeepsie, NY where she advised municipal and private clients in planning, zoning, land use, and litigation matters.
Education
Hannah received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in 2024. During law school, she interned at the Center for Biological Diversity- Energy Justice Program, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- Superfund Branch, the California Air Resources Board, the Land Use Law Center at Pace, and Legal Services of the Hudson Valley.
Prior to law school, Hannah received a Bachelor of Arts, summa cam laude, in English Writing and International studies.
Professional Affiliations
Ms. Atkinson is a member of the Mid-Hudson Women’s Bar Association and the Dutchess County Bar Association
Personal Interests
Hannah enjoys hiking with her dog, Farley. When she was living in Colorado, she summitted 9 of the tallest mountains in the contiguous U.S. She also regularly competes in indoor and sand volleyball leagues and tournaments.
Publications
No Time (Nor Water) to Waste: Colorado Municipalities are Incorporating Xeriscaping into Local Planning
Zoning & Planning Law Report, April 2024.