Eva Schneider

Eva Schneider is an associate at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, specializing in the Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental Practice Group based in New York City. Her practice encompasses a variety of real estate matters, including land use approvals and zoning compliance. She represents clients such as real estate developers, purchasers, sellers, lenders, and borrowers in transactional real estate activities, which include finance, acquisitions, sales, and leasing.14

Education and Professional Background

• J.D. from Fordham University School of Law (2018), where she graduated cum laude and received the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award.
• B.A. from Barnard College of Columbia University (2013), also graduating cum laude.

In addition to her legal practice, Eva has pro bono experience in environmental justice litigation and provides advisory services to non-profits on land use issues.13

Recognitions

Eva has been recognized as a Rising Star in Real Estate: Land Use/Zoning by Legal 500 US for 2024 and is noted as a recommended lawyer in the same category.15

Involvement and Contributions

She is actively involved in various legal committees:

• Junior Board Member at Breaking Ground.
• Member of the Environmental Law Committee and the Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee of the New York City Bar Association.
• Member of the Next Generation Committee at Fordham University School of Law.12

Eva Schneider's contributions to the field are also reflected in her published articles addressing urban planning and zoning issues in New York City.1