Sheri joined the firm in 2001 and provides assistance in all areas of land use including public utility, commercial retail development, mixed use, and residential projects.
With more than 18 years of real estate and land use experience in Northern Virginia, Sheri assists clients concerning all aspects of project planning as it moves through the development process, including research and due diligence, analyzing development potential, presenting and negotiating projects with local community groups, and ultimately obtaining zoning and permitting approvals from public bodies and agencies. Her experience in Northern Virginia has established long-standing relationships with county staff, local politicians, and community representatives. Her experience also lends assistance to clients with post-zoning approvals including preparation of deeds and easements, as well as expediting permits and site plans through the review process.
- George Mason UniversityBAGovernment & Politics2003
- Speaker, "Primed for Change: Last Mile Delivery Knocking at Retail’s Door," American Planning Association Virginia Chapter 2020 Conference, October 14, 2020
American Institute of Certified Planners
Member, American Planning Association
- Author, Loudoun County, Va., Moves to Restrict Data Center Development, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, July 10, 2024
- Author, Fairfax County, Virginia, Posts Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Data Centers, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 13, 2024
- Author, Recently Launched Planning Process Will Create New Opportunities in Centreville, Virginia, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 17, 2024
- Author, Loudoun County, Virginia, Board Revises Data Center Policies and Regulations, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 29, 2022
- Author, Fairfax County, Virginia: Call for Comprehensive Plan Amendment Nominations, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, July 20, 2022
- Co-author, Zoning and Segregation in Virginia: Part 2 – Expanding Housing Choices for the Future of Virginia, McGuireWoods Study Paper, May 23, 2022
- Author, Prince William County, Virginia, Comprehensive Plan Update, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 7, 2022
- Author, Fairfax County Kicks Off Changes to Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 14, 2021
- Author, Prince William County, Virginia, to Evaluate Expansion of Data Center Overlay District, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 19, 2021
- Author, Request Prince William County Long-Range Land Use Designation Changes by May 12, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 29, 2021
- Author, Fairfax County Adopts New Data Center Requirements, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 31, 2021
- Author, New Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance zMOD Supports Distribution Centers, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 29, 2021
- Author, Fairfax County, Virginia, Adopts New Zoning Ordinance zMOD, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 25, 2021
- Author, Fairfax County Amends Workforce Housing Policy to Target Lower Income Levels, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 24, 2021
- Author, Fairfax County Approves Additional Zoning Flexibility in Response to COVID-19, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 3, 2020
- Author, Maximizing Retail Opportunities Through New Distribution Hubs, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 29, 2020
- Author, Fairfax County COVID-19 Update, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 23, 2020