Liz White joined Sands Anderson in 2017, bringing decades of experience and success helping developers, landowners, and community associations navigate complex commercial transactions. Referred to as a “city attorney for private cities,” Liz helps master plan community associations develop and thrive. She works with management and board members in order to understand the unique values and goals specific to each project.

By collaborating with other attorneys across the Sands Anderson community, Liz ensures each client gets the legal coverage they need. Whether seeking consultative guidance on employment issues, environmental regulations, or land use and zoning, Liz’s multi-disciplinary support ensures each client receives proactive and intelligent care. She advises her clients in a variety of land use matters including:

Her breadth of knowledge and experience across the spectrum of development, zoning, operations, management, and insurance, enables Liz to deftly move and negotiate within a variety of legal frameworks and environments. A teacher at heart, she breaks down complex laws and regulations and assists clients in developing pragmatic strategies to overcome and avoid legal obstacles. Her ability to effectively communicate and work between developers, community associations, club owners, lenders, managers, insurance companies, local governments and boards facilitates efficient problem solving and enhances her clients’ relationships within these diverse frameworks.

Prior to joining Sands Anderson, Liz served at the following legal firms:

• LeClairRyan, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 2007 – August 2017
• Kaufman & Canoles, Williamsburg, Virginia, December 1992 – March 2007
• McGuireWoods, Richmond, Virginia, September 1987 – November 1992
• Law Clerk to Managing Partner, Vernon M. Geddy, Jr., McGuire, Woods, Battle, & Boothe, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1985 – 1987

Liz has been instrumental in the development of a number of successful master planned communities including:

When not in the office, Liz enjoys all things yoga and yoga philosophy.