Donna Tripp has more than 15 years of experience in community planning and development, and land use entitlements.  Since joining Craig Lawson & Co., LLC at the end of 2012, Donna has conducted zoning and land use analyses, prepared due diligence reports, and processed discretionary entitlement requests for projects ranging from large residential subdivisions to affordable housing projects, and from commercial towers to transit-oriented mixed-use projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area. 

Prior to joining Craig Lawson & Co., LLC, Donna was the Regional Manager at Schmitz & Associates, Inc., specializing in Coastal and hillside projects throughout Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange County.   During her over 10 years at Schmitz & Associates, Donna not only managed all operational functions and staff at the company, she also prepared development feasibility analyses for hundreds of sites in the aforementioned communities, as well as successfully represented and secured discretionary approvals for dozens of complex, multi-jurisdictional development projects.  These projects ranged from high-end residential estate homes in the Santa Monica Mountains to agricultural and equestrian facilities, and from municipal park projects to urban commercial projects.

Donna also served as Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Community Planning and Development (CPD) at the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department in the late-1990s.  While at HUD, Donna was very involved with CPD’s affordable housing, homeless assistance, community planning and economic development programs and grants. A member of the Urban Land Institute and American Planning Association, Donna obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University, her Masters of Science degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego.

Shane joined Craig Lawson & Co., LLC in 2015 and manages the land use entitlement approval process for diverse real estate development projects throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area.  He specializes in zoning research, land use analysis, project team coordination, community outreach, and government relations for projects involving residential, commercial, mixed-use, hotel, museum, school, and other institutional uses.

In his previous experience as a Senior Associate at Chattel, Inc., a Los Angeles-based historic preservation consulting firm, he consulted on rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic properties throughout the West.  Projects included securing local, state, and federal approvals for rehabilitation of Mission Santa Barbara, The Neon Museum Las Vegas, and Torrance’s Pacific Electric Railway – El Prado Bridge, as well as adaptive reuse of the Maxfield, Garment Capitol, and Sears, Roebuck & Co. Mail Order buildings in Downtown Los Angeles.  He also helped cities, including Los Angeles, Orange, and Whittier, implement their historic preservation ordinances by conducting historical resource surveys, such as SurveyLA, and processing nearly 300 Mills Act Contracts, which provide property tax reduction to qualified owners of historic buildings.

Shane holds degrees in Public Policy, Management, & Planning and Business Administration, with concentrations in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, and International Business, from the University of Southern California.  He meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards in Architectural History.  For the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, he serves as a Member (and Immediate Past President) of the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors, as well as a member of the School’s Athenian Society Leadership Council.  Shane is also a member of the USC Alumni Real Estate Network Leadership Council and Accordion Federation of North America.  He previously served on the Board of Directors and Planning and Land Use Committee for the Mid City West Community Council (a City of Los Angeles Certified Neighborhood Council).

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With experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, Jessica brings a holistic and dynamic approach to solving complex issues facing cities and communities today. Since joining Craig Lawson & Co., LLC in 2014, Jessica has been involved in conducting complex planning and land use analyses and managing entitlement applications for a variety of development projects throughout the City of Los Angeles. Additionally, Jessica is the Festival Coordinator for Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar's annual Night on Broadway event. Night on Broadway is a part of Councilmember Huizar's Bringing Back Broadway initiative - a 10 year plan to revitalize the historic Broadway Corridor in Downtown Los Angeles.

Prior to joining Craig Lawson & Co., LLC, Jessica was an Associate with Urban One where she provided a range of services for planning and development projects. For the Downtown L.A. Streetcar Project, she was responsible for coordination of the environmental review, which included working with consulting and engineering teams as well as all City departments to review technical documents and maintain the environmental clearance schedule. Before that, Jessica worked with the University of Southern California’s Real Estate and Asset Management Department. At USC Real Estate, Jessica was responsible for assisting in compliance with the mitigation measures of the USC Specific Plan and items of the Development Agreement, including matters related to Historic Preservation, Transportation and Circulation, and Urban Design. She has also worked with the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian programs.

Jessica earned her Master of Urban Planning degree at the University of Southern California, concentrating in both Transportation and the Preservation and Design of the Built Environment. She also holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Sociology from Whittier College.

Jamie joined Craig Lawson & Co., LLC in 2015 where she specializes in the preparation of entitlement applications for numerous projects located in the Downtown Los Angeles area and across the City.  Jamie manages the land use analysis and entitlement process for Small Lot Subdivisions and Specific Plan Project Permits and coordinated the land use entitlements for a complex social services project in Hollywood.  Prior to working at Craig Lawson & Co., LLC, Jamie worked at the Taylor Group in Los Angeles (a land use consultancy) where she processed Conditional Use Permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages (CUBs), and worked on projects subject to the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan and the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan.

Jamie earned her Master of Public Policy degree from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.  Jamie has a B.A. in Music from Colby College and she is an E-RYT-200 certified yoga instructor.  Jamie is also a member of the Westside Urban Forum (WUF) and is an appointed member of the Palms Neighborhood Council where she services on the Planning and Land Use Committee.

Lauren joined Craig Lawson & Co., LLC in 2006.  She specializes in zoning research and land use analysis and prepares applications for entitlements on a wide range of projects.  Lauren also has a talent for creating visual presentations that best describe the characteristics and merits of projects to decision-makers and neighborhood groups.

As the Associate Administrative Manager, Lauren also helps coordinate and manage office operations.

Lauren received her Bachelor’s degree (magna cum laude) in Geography and Environmental Studies, with minors in Urban Studies and Public Policy and her Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles.  Additionally, Lauren serves as the Vice President of her Home Owners Association.

Aimee Luan joined Craig Lawson & Co., LLC in 2016. She specializes in research and preparation of land use and zoning reports as well as entitlement applications for various projects. Prior to joining Craig Lawson & Co., LLC, Aimee was a Community Development Assistant at the City of Reno, where she directly worked with residents and developers to address development concerns that relate to planning and zoning issues. Her responsibilities expanded during her two years at the City of Reno to include providing preliminary plan check on minor residential building permits, reviewing business license applications for appropriate zoning and parking standards, preparing public notices for city hearings, and verifying all existing off-site signs within city limits.

Aimee has a B.S. Degree in both Economics and Finance from the University of Nevada – Reno and her Master’s Degree in Planning from the University of Southern California.

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