Kristine Wilson

Environment, Energy & Resources

Environmental Litigation

Infrastructure Development

Land Use & Development

Native American Law & Policy

Real Estate & Land Use

Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure

Energy Infrastructure & Clean Technology

Land Development

Digital Media & Enertainment, Gaming & Sports

Real Estate

Kristine Wilson guides developers in project development and real estate transactions to secure the agreements and regulatory approvals needed to get projects built and in successful operation. She serves as strategic counsel for a range of projects from large-scale, mixed-use, high-density urban retail centers to energy projects in remote, rural areas and coastline zones. Kris balances the demands of multifaceted projects like transit-oriented developments, landmark renovations, and port terminals; negotiates high-profile, public-private partnership and infrastructure agreements; and leads land use and environmental due diligence, review, and consultation processes with various agencies and stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels.

Kris represents private and public owners and developers of large energy, industrial, retail, office, hotel, sports and entertainment, educational, and other commercial projects, which often entail complex regulatory requirements and thoughtful negotiations and collaboration with agencies and project neighbors. She helps clients to evaluate, negotiate, obtain, and defend regulatory approvals and agreements necessary for acquisition, development, and use of real property.

Whether it’s obtaining a key variance needed to make a project pencil, working through a legislative matter that requires policy consideration, or negotiating a development agreement for a multiphase project, Kris collaborates with client teams and stakeholders to navigate development issues. Kris is known for her sharp commercial insight; adept handling of sophisticated matters; and ability to quickly internalize what the client needs and to act swiftly to offer effective client solutions.

Kris works with project developers on environmental due diligence and environmental impact statements, particularly in complex urban or shoreline areas. She has extensive experience leading clients through National Environmental Protection Act and Washington State Environmental Policy Act processes and advising on wetland, endangered species, and historic and cultural resources issues. She counsels clients with respect to zoning and entitlement review; environmental review; master plans and federal, state, and local regulatory processes, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and municipal development agreements.

Kris chairs Urban Land Institute’s national Public Development and Infrastructure Product Council and leads pro bono teams assisting nonprofit development, including Community Passageways’ Youth Achievement Center, Food Lifeline’s Hunger Solution Center, and Vashon Center for the Arts.