Erin Herrera

Erin Herrera is a distinguished Senior Counsel at Commonwealth Legal Partners, bringing 18 years of comprehensive experience to the intricate field of municipal finance and infrastructure development. He holds a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, where he graduated cum laude, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Virginia. His practice focuses on advising governmental agencies, local municipalities, and private sector clients on regulatory compliance, public-private partnerships, and sustainable urban development initiatives. Prior to joining Commonwealth Legal Partners, Erin served as lead counsel for the City of Sterling's Department of Public Works, successfully steering several multi-million dollar urban renewal projects from conception to completion. He believes in a proactive, collaborative approach to legal counsel, emphasizing long-term strategic planning and risk mitigation for public entities. His seminal article, "Navigating Bond Issuance in a Volatile Market," published in the *Journal of Municipal Law*, is widely cited for its practical insights into securing public funding. Readers can expect his contributions to offer clear, actionable guidance on navigating the complexities of state and local governance, finance, and development law