David Snow

A city attorney who specializes in land use and CEQA, Dave’s over 20 years of legal experience is built upon a decade of experience as a public agency planner.  He is adept at guiding projects through the complex and often politically charged land use entitlement and CEQA process, and aiding public agencies in arriving at decisions that will withstand legal challenge. 

Work for Clients

Dave is Assistant City Attorney for the City of Beverly Hills, and has represented cities and public agencies throughout California on complex land use, planning, and CEQA matters, including the cities of Brea, Compton, East Palo Alto, Fairfield, Hawthorne, Indio, Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Seaside, Temecula, San Buena Ventura, and Yucaipa.  Dave advises the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority on land use and CEQA matters, and represented the Gold Line Construction Authority.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining RWG in 2001, Dave spent a decade as a public agency planner.  Dave attended Loyola Law School’s evening program while concurrently serving as the Deputy Planning Director in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.

Professional and Community Affiliations

Member, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Member, American Planning Association and APA California Chapter

Member, APA California Amicus Committee

Longstanding Member of the APA California Legislative Review Team

APA California Chapter Vice President of Policy and Legislation (2011 – 2014)

APA California Chapter National Policy and Legislation Representative (2009-2010)

APA California Chapter, Los Angeles Section Vice Director of Policy and Legislation (2004-2010)

Frequent lecturer on planning, land use and CEQA issues