Isabelle Hayes ’19

Isabelle Hayes ’19 is a passionate emerging municipal and land use attorney. Hayes is focusing her legal practice on land use, environmental law, and municipal law, working closely with clients to help navigate the often-complex regulatory landscape affecting property development, zoning, and sustainability initiatives. Hayes earned her Bachelor of Arts in 2019 from the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she majored in political science and communication studies. In 2024, she completed her Master of Arts in environmental policy at Pace University, Dyson College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. That same year, she earned her Juris Doctor Degree with an Advanced Certificate in Environmental Law from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains, New York.  She was admitted to the New York State Bar in July 2025.

As an aspiring municipal and land use attorney, Hayes brings hands-on experience from multiple legal internships, including time at J&G Law, the Food & Farm Business Law Clinic at Pace University, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the Office of Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal in the New York State Assembly. Hayes grew up in Warwick, New York, and currently lives in Beacon. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family while exploring local music venues.