Ms. Hilpert graduated Pace University School of Law, magna cum laude, in 2005, and was Managing Editor of the Environmental Law Review, as well as chair of the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition. She is admitted to the New York Bar (2006) and Connecticut Bar (2005.) Ms. Hilpert was formerly an Asset Manager for a private real estate company prior to her legal career. She is an adjunct professor of law at Pace University School of Law. She practices in the areas of Zoning and Land Use.