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King & Spalding LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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King & Spalding LLP

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Environment - District of Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
King & Spalding provides counsel on a range of environmental proceedings and is particularly strong in mobile source-related matters. The firm is experienced in handling regulatory enforcement defense work and also advises on legislative developments in the field. King & Spalding regularly represents major clients from the energy and oil and gas sectors, offering environmental counseling on high-value transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented Terumo in trial in the Jefferson County District Court, Colorado where it faced allegations that it had negligently emitted ethylene oxide gas from its Lakewood, Colorado facility causing cancer to have developed in the four plaintiffs.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a very good handle of the business reality of our company, it is one of the top teams at finding the line between solid legal advice but making sure our business activities can continue.

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  • King & Spalding has a deep bench of expertise in this area and has talent at all levels in the firm to support us.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • The team is consistently responsive, accessible and reliable, particularly when matters are time sensitive or complex.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Granta Y Nakayama
    Granta Y Nakayama

    Granta Y Nakayama

    Granta Nakayama is especially sought after for his expertise in the CAA. He frequently acts on behalf of automobile manufacturers on issues relating to air emissions.

    • Granta is responsive and attentive, providing reliable, thoughtful support and clear communication.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Cynthia Stroman
    Cynthia Stroman

    Cynthia Stroman

    Cynthia Stroman is an environmental attorney who represents clients on regulatory, litigation and transactional matters. She has experience working with clients in the energy sector, and is also knowledgeable on advising clients on contaminants, as a member of the firm's PFAS initiative.

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  • Ilana Saltzbart
    Ilana Saltzbart

    Ilana Saltzbart

    Ilana Saltzbart provides counsel on a range of environmental proceedings and has notable experience handling CAA enforcement matters for clients from the automotive sector.

    • Ilana is a standout. She combines exceptional legal skill with unparalleled work ethic, consistently delivering high-quality work under tight timelines and anticipating issues before they arise.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Ilana is terrific to work with, she's very responsive and very knowledgeable about the industry and issues.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Joseph A. Eisert
    Joseph A. Eisert

    Joseph A. Eisert

    Joseph Eisert has experience managing enforcement defense actions for a range of clients. His expertise includes providing counsel on environmental regulatory and compliance proceedings as well as advising on corporate transactions.

    • He is collaborative, strategic and sensitive to public relations for the benefit of his clients and fellow advisers.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Joseph was knowledgeable, experienced and well versed in representing us. He quickly understood our business and the potential impact from the case.

      Environment respondentUSA
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