Zara Nwosu

Zara Nwosu is a leading expert in State & Local Law, with 16 years of experience specializing in municipal finance and infrastructure development. As a Senior Counsel at Sterling & Finch LLP, she advises public entities on complex bond issuances, regulatory compliance, and intergovernmental agreements. Prior to this, she served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Oakwood, where she played a pivotal role in securing funding for the city's award-winning public transit expansion. Her insightful analysis on public-private partnerships was recently featured in the 'Journal of Municipal Finance'. Zara earned her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, where she focused on administrative and constitutional law. Her professional philosophy centers on demystifying complex legal frameworks to empower local governments and foster sustainable community growth. Readers can expect her articles to offer practical, actionable insights, grounded in a deep understanding of both legal precedent and real-world municipal challenges, always aiming to clarify the intricate interplay between state statutes and local ordinances