Janet Bennett

Janet Bennett is a Senior Counsel at Sterling & Finch LLP, where she leads the firm's Municipal Law practice group. With over 15 years of dedicated experience, Janet is renowned for her profound expertise in municipal governance, land use planning, and complex zoning regulations. She earned her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, where she graduated with honors. Janet's professional philosophy centers on fostering sustainable urban development while upholding the integrity of local governance. She believes in proactive legal counsel to prevent disputes and facilitate effective public administration. Her work includes advising city councils, planning commissions, and various local agencies on a wide array of legal challenges, from environmental impact assessments to public procurement. Readers can expect her articles to offer practical, insightful analysis of evolving state and local legal landscapes, always grounded in real-world application and informed by her extensive litigation and advisory experience