Monica Walaan
About Monica Walaan
Monica Walaan serves as the Chief Legal Officer at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, providing strategic legal guidance and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. She has a background in legal affairs, having previously held positions at Allegheny County Airport Authority and Clark Hill Law.
Work at The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Monica Walaan serves as the Chief Legal Officer at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA), a position she has held since March 2022. In this role, she provides strategic legal guidance to the board of directors and oversees the retention and strategic direction of outside legal counsel. Walaan is responsible for managing the legal budget and strategy, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and handling matters with governmental agencies. She also develops organizational policies and processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal functions within the authority.
Education and Expertise
Monica Walaan earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, Walaan participated in Semester At Sea / ISE, achieving a focus in International/Global Studies in 2009. She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Background
Before joining the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Monica Walaan worked at the Allegheny County Airport Authority as Vice President of Legal Affairs and Assistant General Counsel from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she was an Associate Attorney at Clark Hill Law from 2014 to 2019. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with a strong foundation in legal affairs and municipal law.
Achievements
During her tenure at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Monica Walaan has focused on enhancing legal compliance and developing organizational policies. Her strategic oversight of legal functions aims to improve the authority's operational efficiency. Walaan's previous roles in legal affairs have contributed to her expertise in managing complex legal matters within public sector organizations.