Clients turn to Brittany Zwald for strategic counsel at the intersection of government, public policy, and economic development. With more than a decade of experience advising regional governments and navigating complex intergovernmental dynamics, Brittany helps clients achieve their goals in state government relations, land use and zoning, eminent domain, education, and government contracts and procurement.
Prior to joining Parker Poe, Brittany was the first general counsel of the Atlanta Regional Commission, where she built and led the agency’s legal department and centralized procurement team. In that role, she embedded compliance and governance into executive strategy for a $105 million annual budget and partnered closely with government affairs staff to review legislation and assess impacts on an 11-county region. She also advised on intergovernmental agreements and oversaw high-profile initiatives involving zoning, governance, and regional litigation risks. She also directed implementation of the commission's first automated e-procurement and contract management system, strengthening transparency and efficiency across departments.
Brittany's background includes extensive experience with federal and state funding compliance, procurement standards, and policy development, as well as complementary expertise in land use and environmental law. Her work has spanned advising boards and executives on fiduciary duties, negotiating agreements, and supporting regional projects such as electrification plans and federal grant applications. She brings a unique perspective from her early roles in community development and environmental accountability, which informs her counsel on zoning, entitlements, and regulatory compliance.
Brittany earned her law degree and bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia.