Scarlett Lara-Alcantara
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Associate
Scarlett Lara-Alcantara is a dedicated associate in Shipman’s Real Estate, Environmental, Land Use and Construction practice group. Scarlett leverages her legal expertise to support clients across a diverse array of industries, ensuring their complex legal needs are met with precision and diligence.
In her environmental practice, Scarlett specializes in transactional due diligence, regulatory compliance, and site assessments and remediation. Her approach is centered around practical business decisions, helping clients navigate environmental challenges in a way that aligns with their strategic goals. Scarlett emphasizes the importance of integrating environmental considerations into business planning to mitigate risk, ensuring that clients’ operations remain compliant.
She has significant exposure to the rapidly evolving PFAS regulations, working closely to monitor the changing laws and regulations and advising clients on potential effects and risk management strategies. Additionally, Scarlett provides guidance on matters related to lead and lead abatement, helping entities understand and comply with pertinent regulations. Her work involves conducting thorough environmental site assessments, managing remediation projects, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental laws.
Credentials
Education
- Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., 2023, summa cum laude
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, B.A., 2017, cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 2023