Kim is a seasoned environmental attorney who focuses her practice on land use and zoning, environmental law and energy matters.
Kim appears before municipalities across New York State on behalf of business owners and developers regarding applications for zoning permits and approvals, including special use permits, site plan approvals, variance requests, subdivisions and rezonings. Her land use and development practice includes extensive knowledge regarding compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
Member of Phillips Lytle’s Energy and Renewables Team, Kim’s expertise includes matters relating to the development and permitting of solar energy facilities. Additionally, Kim has experience in the area of telecommunications relating to the development, modification, and operation of cell towers and other communications facilities. Kim also has experience appearing before New York State Department of State Regional Boards of Review on applications for variances from the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
In addition, Kim counsels clients on compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations, and has been involved with environmental due diligence and transactional support. She handles complex Clean Air Act compliance and permitting matters with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Panelist, Women in Law, Buffalo Business First Table of Experts, December 2024
Presenter, “Wetlands Update,” NYSCAR Breakfast Meeting, April 2024
Moderator, “How are Generational Projects Shaping the Real Estate Landscape of Tomorrow?” Buffalo Business First State of the Region, April 2024
Participant, Buffalo Business First‘s Mentoring Monday, February 2024
Moderator, “Western New York Real Estate Development: Moving the Vision Forward,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Seminar, October 2022
Panelist, “Is Buffalo on the Upswing — and What Can Businesses Leaders Do to Make That So?” Buffalo Business First’s Women at the Table Luncheon, July 2022
Speaker, New York’s Climate Act and Its Impact on Building Design, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Buffalo/WNY, April 2022
Moderator, “Maximizing Solar Development in 2022,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Webinar, March 2022
Panelist, “No Stopping Us – Even as The Pandemic Continues,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Webinar, October 2021
Panelist, “The Real Estate Market in 2020 and Beyond: In the Midst of COVID-19,” State of the Region,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, September 2020
Panelist, “The Winds of Change in Real Estate Development: What You Need to Know for the Next Decade,” Buffalo Business First State of the Region Breakfast, September 2019
Presenter, “Addressing Climate Change Issues in the SEQRA Context,” State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Seminar, Phillips Lytle LLP, October 2017
Speaker, “Shining a Light on Solar Project Development in New York State,” “Environmental Law: the Light, the Dark, and the Grey,” Erie Institute of Law Event, May 2015
Activities & Professional Associations
Present Activities
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Board of Directors
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House, Board of Directors
Past Activities
Hamburg Natural History Society, Inc., Board of Directors
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER)
New York Solar Energy Industries Association
New York State Bar Association
Business Law Section
Executive Committee, Energy and Climate Law Representative
Environmental & Energy Law Section
Energy And Climate Law Committee
Local & State Government Law Section
Urban Land Institute
Women in Communications and Energy
Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, WNY Chapter
Co-Author, “Future Challenges for Consideration in Real Estate,” Buffalo Business First, May 2024
Co-Author, “Developers Face Cost and Timing Challenges Due to Impending Natural Gas Ban,” Buffalo Business First, April 2024
Co-Author, “Keeping an Eye on Embodied Carbon Considerations,” Buffalo Business First, April 2023
Co-Author, “New Multi-Sector General Stormwater Permit Now in Effect – Facilities Need to Act to Remain Covered,” Buffalo Business First, March 2023
Co-Author, “Climate Action Council Begins Public Hearings on Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Draft Scoping Plan,” Buffalo Business First, April 2022
Co-Author, “NY Solar Project Order Creates Uncertainty For Developers,” Law360, June 2021
Co-Author, “A Preview of Potential Significant Impacts to Buildings from State Climate Goals,” Buffalo Business First, April 2021
Author, “Developing a Path for Community Solar in New York State,” Environmental Law in New York, August 2016
Author, “Checking in on the City’s Green Code,” Buffalo Law Journal, June 2016
Co-Author, “Solar Energy Shines for NY Higher Education,” Buffalo Law Journal, October 2015
Publications
Co-Author, “Alternative Energy & Power 2023 – USA,” Chambers Global Practice Guide, July 2023
Co-Author, “US Regional Real Estate – New York,” Chambers Global Practice Guide, May 2023
Co-Author, “Alternative Energy & Power 2022 – USA,” Chambers Global Practice Guide, August 2022
Co-Author, “US Regional Real Estate – New York,” Chambers Global Practice Guide, June 2022
Co-Author, “US Regional Real Estate – New York,” Chambers Global Practice Guide, May 2021
Co-Author “USA Regional Real Estate – New York,” Chambers Global Practice Guide, May 2020
Want to Know More?
Receive firm communications, legal news and industry alerts delivered to your inbox.
