Amara L. Morrison

Amara Morrison is a highly experienced land use and public agency attorney with a particular focus on the myriad state housing and streamlining statutes that facilitate the construction of housing. She is also general counsel to Bay Area transportation agencies and previously served as general counsel for Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts.

Ms. Morrison started her career as a municipal attorney for two East Bay cities before transitioning to private practice where she worked closely with residential, office, and commercial developers. Following her work in the private sector, she has recently joined as Partner with Redwood Public Law, where she continues to advise public agencies on land use and zoning matters

Ms. Morrison was named “Woman of Influence” by Globe Street Real Estate in 2019. She was also honored as one of San Francisco Business Times’ “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” in 2020 and has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning. Ms. Morrison has also been recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Land Use and Zoning Law in Oakland by Best Lawyers in America (2027 Edition).