Zachary D. Rego

Zach is a member of the Land Use, Environmental & Natural Resources Group. His practice spans the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, from early-stage planning and entitlement through the environmental regulatory matters associated with complex developments and contaminated properties across California.

In his land use practice, Zach advises clients on securing entitlements for a broad range of project types, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, as well as facilities for emerging technology uses. He helps clients navigate state and local planning frameworks, zoning requirements, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance processes that shape development throughout California. Working closely with developers, architects, and project teams, Zach translates complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable strategies that advance projects efficiently. He also leverages evolving state legislation and streamlining initiatives to help clients reduce approval timelines and achieve more efficient entitlement outcomes.

Zach also has significant experience handling complex environmental cleanups. He counsels clients through the federal and state environmental laws governing contaminated properties, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and related state statutes, to minimize liability, manage regulatory relationships, and advance cleanup projects to completion. By combining legal insight with an understanding of the technical aspects of environmental remediation, Zach develops practical solutions that support both regulatory compliance and broader business objectives.