Expertise:
Development and Design, Accessibility Rules and Design and Construction, Building Codes and Standards, International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code IECC, International Fire Code, International Green Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, National Green Building Standard, NFPA, ASHRAE, Fair Housing and ADA Compliance, Infrastructure and Land Use, Inclusionary Zoning, Smart Growth, Top Markets, Employment and Immigration, Criminal Background Checks, Energy and Sustainability, Appliance Efficiency Standards, Energy Policy, Green Building Codes and Standards, Indoor Environmental Issues, Lead Based Paint, Property Operations, Privatized Military Housing, Fair Housing, Disparate Impact Liability
Paula M. Cino is SVP and Head of Legal Advocacy. She is responsible for managing legal matters and projects in advancement of NMHC’s overall advocacy mission including litigation, development of legal resources and other legal policy efforts. Paula also represents the interests of the apartment industry on a broad range of issues before federal policymakers. Additionally, Paula leads NMHC’s efforts in the development of national model building codes and standards and serves as a member of numerous code and standard committees. Before joining NMHC, Paula served as a national security investigator and earned a Juris Doctorate from Tulane School of Law. Paula also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Law and Society from American University and is a member of the Maryland State Bar.