Amy Elizabeth Souchuns

Amy has over two decades of experience advising clients on complex land use and real estate matters across Connecticut. She represents prominent developers, property owners, retailers, and municipalities, taking a hands-on approach tailored to the unique challenges of each development, municipality, and client.

Amy represented a regional developer in obtaining land use approvals for a $200 million mixed-use development in Stamford that includes 650 residential units, ground-floor retail and the renovation of a 1920s-era post office building. She has represented national and regional developers in obtaining approvals on various property types, from gas stations and auto repair facilities to apartments and medical complexes. In addition, she obtained approvals on other significant developments, including the $800 million expansion of the Hospital of Saint Raphael campus in New Haven, the creation of a Smilow Cancer Center in Greenwich, and a new boatyard and apartment community in Stamford.

For potential acquisitions or redevelopment opportunities, Amy conducts zoning analyses, and collaborates with engineers and architects to provide coordinated guidance to their mutual clients.

Amy has extensive experience on affordable housing matters. She advises private developers, nonprofit agencies and municipalities on inclusionary zoning in Connecticut, including drafting regulations, preparing development applications, and managing the administration of affordable units.

When litigation arises, Amy is a zealous advocate with extensive experience handling administrative appeals and real estate disputes before the Connecticut appellate and trial courts. She has successfully defended land use approvals for individuals, international retailers and commercial users as well as represented clients in specific performance actions, and declaratory judgment actions.

Beyond her client work, Amy is actively engaged with municipal planning and zoning issues, frequently presenting seminars to commission members and land use staff on topics ranging from legislative changes to zoning enforcement ethics. Amy also volunteers as an alternate on her hometown’s economic development commission.