Global Supply Chains and Waste Streams

We help manufacturers respond to questions about what's in their products, who made them, and where and how they move around the world.

Employee Safety

We help companies proactively comply with U.S. federal and state health and safety regulations, and respond to incidents when they occur.

International Chemical and Product Regulations

We represent clients at treaty conventions, advise on their implementation, and cost-effectively manage multi-jurisdictional international environmental legal projects.

Flaring Enforcement

We defend chemical manufacturers in major enforcement matters relating to their flaring operations practices under the Clean Air Act.

Emissions Permitting

We secure settlements that resolve refiners’ liability for alleged past violations and streamline complex federal permitting processes, allowing new projects to proceed.

Pipeline Safety

We advise energy and chemical companies on issues relating to their oil, gas, and hazardous liquid pipelines.

Renewable Energy Development

We help developers, landowners, and utilities achieve successful regulatory, permitting, transactional, and litigation outcomes for their renewable energy and storage projects.

Battery Lifecycle Compliance

We advise battery industry stakeholders on environmental issues including the sourcing of raw materials, product design, manufacturing, distribution and market access, and end-of-life management.

Electric Vehicle Deployment

We guide EV manufacturers on environmental regulations and government funding to enable the development and deployment of EVs and charging infrastructure in the U.S.

Sustainable Food Supply

For pesticide and biotech companies, we handle nine-figure arbitrations and appellate litigation, and counsel on endangered species issues and international agreement negotiations.

Water Regulation

We advise and litigate on groundwater and drinking water contamination (including lead and legionella), discharge permits, municipal water supply and treatment, and interbasin transfers.

Land Application of Biosolids

We defend against civil suits, enforcement actions, and toxic tort lawsuits that interfere with biosolids recycling.

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Implications of Recent Supreme Court Decisions on Administrative, Environmental, and Natural Resources Law

The final days of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 term saw the release of several decisions that may – or may not, depending on one’s perspective and desired strategy – hold significant implications for administrative law practice as well as the interpretation and enforcement of environmental and natural resource law (among other areas of law).

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John is the former Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ's ENRD.

Recent Publications

EPA Finalizes HFC Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Program

EPA Issues Final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements with Far Reaching Lead Pipe Replacement Mandates

EPA Finalizes New Aquatic Life Water Quality Standards Guidelines for Ten PFAS

Rulemaking Alert: Plan to Reduce Emissions in Overburdened Communities under Washington’s Climate Commitment Act

Key Environmental Law and Policy Issues to Watch in President Trump’s Second Administration

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Diversity & Inclusion Recognition

B&D is a Mansfield Rule Plus Certified Firm for Diversity & Inclusion

52% of our lawyers are diverse, including 38% women principals, 50% of our firmwide management committee, and 48% of practice area leaders

Firm Recognition

Chambers and Partners Again Ranks Beveridge & Diamond a Top Tier Environmental Law Firm

B&D's nationwide environmental practice earned a Band 1 ranking in the 2024 edition of Chambers and Partners – USA.

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B&D Helps San Francisco Secure Supreme Court Review

On May 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court granted the petition for a writ of certiorari that Beveridge & Diamond filed in January in partnership with its client, the City and County of San Francisco.

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Abby uses her experience in energy to support environmental regulatory and litigation matters.

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Mariel combines her passions for sustainability and public health to counsel clients on regulatory and litigation matters.

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As one of B&D’s first International LL.M. Fellows, Gabriela uses her experience as an environmental attorney in Mexico to help clients navigate a wide range of environmental issues.

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Amandine leverages her knowledge of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act to provide litigation support.

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Emily helps to counsel clients on regulatory issues, with a particular interest in natural resources, waste, and site remediation.

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Taylor leverages his multi-agency U.S. government experience to counsel clients on regulatory and litigation matters related to environmental cleanups, renewable energy, and sustainability.

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HR leverages his diverse educational background in law, global policy studies, civil engineering, and physics to counsel clients in the energy sector.

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Spencer counsels clients on issues relating to contaminated sites.

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Ning supports clients in litigation and regulatory matters.

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Lauren leverages her analytical skillset to navigate complex environmental issues for her clients.

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Jackie maintains a comprehensive practice advising companies on complex regulatory compliance and litigation matters.

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Lou leverages his experience prosecuting and litigating some of the highest-profile matters in the country to help clients navigate enforcement, internal investigations, and white collar matters.

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Amber leverages her experience with the Texas Attorney General to guide clients through federal, state, administrative, and appellate litigation.

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Charlie helps clients navigate regulatory and litigation issues relating to sustainability, project development, and endangered species. 

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Elizabeth guides clients through regulatory compliance processes and enforcement matters.

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Jason counsels utilities on an array of environmental regulatory compliance issues and litigation that may arise.

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With nearly a decade of experience at DOJ, Tap helps clients navigate environmental enforcement matters on a range of issues.

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Claire works with clients to assess and mitigate supply chain risks and stay on top of ESG developments worldwide.

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Tim brings over 30 years of experience to work closely with clients to enable them to achieve ambitious, commercially viable environmental and sustainability objectives. 

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Patrick helps clients navigate complex project development and natural resources regulatory issues and litigation. 

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Bilal helps clients navigate energy and transactional matters.

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Megan utilizes her knowledge of California environmental law and her background in land use and natural resources to meet clients' regulatory and litigation needs.

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Chad assists clients in identifying litigation and enforcement risks on environmental and land use issues.

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Nick helps clients navigate complex federal, state, and local regulatory requirements for energy development, environmental compliance, and land use.

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Jesse Miles uses his prior experience as a biologist to counsel clients on litigation matters.

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Lauren leverages her background in environmental studies to provide clients with a deeper understanding of complex regulatory frameworks.

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Nicole helps clients navigate regulatory, litigation, and land-use matters.

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Kennard assists clients with developing litigation strategies on a broad range of commercial and environmental matters.

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Lia uses her passion for environmental and land use law to counsel clients on regulatory and litigation matters.

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As a former Associate Regional Counsel for EPA Region 4’s Office of Regional Counsel, Stephen brings more than 12 years of government experience to Beveridge & Diamond. 

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Cymone counsels clients on litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters

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Katy uses her passion for environmental law to produce solutions in her clients’ best interests.

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Robert maintains an active regulatory practice focused on product stewardship issues.

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Dylan has extensive experience litigating in federal and state courts.

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Emma helps clients navigate environmental & land use concerns ranging from pesticides and agricultural issues to permitting and project development.

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Graham advocates for private and government parties in disputes over the application and meaning of environmental laws. He helps clients navigate complex regulations to acquire and comply with pollution control permits.

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Liz advises clients on litigation and regulatory issues with a focus on natural resources, agriculture, and environmental justice.

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Tim focuses his practice on environmental litigation and regulatory advice.

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As a former Assistant Attorney General, Andrew offers clients strategic counsel on high-stakes litigation matters.

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Julia’s practice focuses on a diverse mix of environmental litigation, permitting, and regulatory advice.

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Lauren’s practice focuses on new air and climate regulations, enforcement cases, and air permitting litigation.

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Alyse uses her experience as a federal prosecutor to assist clients with compliance, enforcement, internal investigations, and white collar matters

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Mary focuses her practice on a mix of product regulation, international law, and environmental litigation.

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Raven fuses her interdisciplinary training in environmental science, environmental policy, and environmental justice with her practice of environmental law.

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Vetone focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, with a background in sustainability.

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Leandra leverages her prior experience in the public and private sectors to develop effective legal arguments and equitable resolutions while deftly navigating the continuous dialogue between business and government interests.

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Jonas helps businesses complete major projects.

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Noa channels her lifelong passion for wilderness adventure into her practice of environmental law.

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Deepti’s past legal and project management work in the non-profit and corporate worlds has helped build the foundation for her ESG practice.

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Nicole focuses on complex environmental litigation and a diverse array of regulatory matters.

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Leigh maintains a national practice focused on complex litigation and regulatory matters with an emphasis on solid and hazardous waste issues.

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Jack represents clients in complex civil and criminal environmental litigation and maintains an active regulatory practice focused on the food and agriculture, chemical manufacturing, and antimicrobial product industries.

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Allyn is the former EPA Region 10 Regional Counsel.

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Eric is a leading energy and natural resources attorney in the Pacific Northwest. 

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Paul advises on global supply chain and product stewardship matters.

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John represents companies in complex, high-stakes litigation.

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Richard leads one of the nation’s most innovative and dynamic clean water practices.

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Dave is the co-founder of our Seattle office.

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Maddie, fluent in Spanish, leads B&D’s Latin American practice.

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Kirstin focuses on climate change, ESG and sustainability, and product stewardship.

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Loren is recognized as one of the leading environmental lawyers in the Northwest.

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Litigation is a cornerstone of Casey’s practice, and he has experience in federal and state courts across the country.

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Alex helps clients solve product and project development problems.

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Jake enjoys counseling clients and learning about their businesses.

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In addition to a J.D., Ryan has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry.

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Clients rely on Nessa to help them solve their most complicated, expensive, and intractable problems.

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Dan's product-focused practice is principally focused on information technology and pesticides.

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David’s practice touches every aspect of the Clean Air Act.

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Dan has rich experience from working in EPA’s Office of General Counsel.

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Kathy is Chair of Beveridge & Diamond.

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Drew guides clients through complex regulatory issues and high stakes litigation arising under the nation's clean water laws.

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Russ helps global companies navigate international environmental regulatory regimes.

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Roy focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation in state and federal court.

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Evynn represents clients in complex civil and criminal environmental litigation.

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Paula brings sound judgment and strategic thinking to complex environmental litigation.

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Mike is a former TCEQ lawyer with a diverse litigation and regulatory practice.

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Aaron has focused on hazardous waste issues since the beginning of the federal regulatory program in 1980.

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Jamie focuses on project development, natural resources, and administrative law and litigation.

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Katelyn takes a forward-thinking approach to complex litigation involving environmental and toxic tort claims.

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John has 40+ years of federal and state trial and appellate work.

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Rob is recognized as one of the country’s top environmental lawyers.

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In addition to a J.D., Leah holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering.

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Mark has over two decades of experience working in-house at large chemical companies.

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David helps pesticide industry clients aggressively and effectively protect their IP rights.

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Beth works closely with clients to identify and limit environmental liabilities.

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Megan combines her MBA and J.D. to offer business-focused legal advice to clients. 

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Tim focuses on environmental and natural resources litigation

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In addition to being a lawyer, Parker is a professionally-trained wetlands ecologist.

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Jayni helps clients assess risk and develop compliance strategies.

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Laura is a leader on Clean Air Act matters.

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Bina is a recognized leader in citizen suit defense.  She is the Managing Principal of the Austin office.

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Laura, a former TCEQ lawyer, has 20+ years of Clean Air Act experience.

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Eric advocates for clients in tough and complex civil and commercial disputes.

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Marc helps clients build projects and resolve disputes arising from environmental contamination with a particular emphasis in the solid waste industry.

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Jessalee delivers practical, action-oriented advice to clients across industries.

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Russell has worked throughout the Americas and has particularly deep experience in Brazil and Canada.

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Gus's practice includes contaminated site cleanup and litigation.

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Lauren’s practice focuses on global product stewardship, responsible sourcing, and corporate sustainability. 

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Jimmy litigates constitutional and toxic tort cases across the country.

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Hal has a proven and winning trial and appellate litigation record.

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Tom has 30 years of experience litigating in state and federal trial courts.

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Steve is a leader on CERCLA matters.

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Josh is a former senior trial attorney at the DOJ.

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Alan’s supports the global agriculture, consumer product, and biotechnology industries.

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Prior to joining B&D, Peter spent 25 years at the Department of the Interior.

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Susan focuses on toxic tort, water contamination, and insurance coverage.

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Before joining B&D, Pam served as a Maryland Assistant Attorney General.

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Lindsey is a responsive and thoughtful team player.

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Aron has experience in industry sectors ranging from petroleum refineries to data centers. 

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Jess maintains a national practice focused on complex environmental litigation, CERCLA, and insurance matters. 

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Collin maintains a national practice focused on complex environmental and toxic tort litigation matters.

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Steve is a founder of B&D’s Massachusetts office.

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Heidi helps industry executives and facility managers solve the real-world problems that they face.

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Solving puzzles is what Jeanine enjoys most about environmental law.

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Brook helps clients with climate change and renewable energy matters.

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Mike concentrates on land use, energy, permitting, and environmental compliance.

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Gary opened the firm's San Francisco office in 1989.

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Dan focuses on environmental and toxic tort litigation.

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Megan is an experienced, results-driven environmental and toxic tort litigation attorney.

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John has argued vital insurance coverage issues before the highest courts of several states.

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John works with project teams in planning, permitting, contracting, and transactions.

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Mackenzie handles both environmental litigation and regulatory matters.

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Nicole excels at distilling complicated requirements into understandable terms.

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Kaitlyn has argued appeals in both California state court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Erika is co-founder of B&D’s Fisheries & Aquaculture industry group.

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Weiwei leads our China EHS Roundtable.

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Gus has served as co-counsel or amici counsel in Supreme Court cases since 1980.

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Julius has a successful track record of obtaining favorable results for clients in complex matters.

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Anthony maintains a general environmental litigation and regulatory practice.

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Katrina advises clients on project permitting and represents businesses in complex environmental and toxic tort litigation.

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Hilary supports clients in the rapidly changing environmental justice and renewable energy landscapes.

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Graham focuses his practice on environmental, toxic tort, and products liability litigation. 

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Albert is one of B&D’s founders.

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Harold has mediated and arbitrated hundreds of complex disputes.

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