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Latham & Watkins LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Environment - District of Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins has an impressive team highlighted for its strengths in transactional support and litigation, including at appellate level. The team is additionally celebrated for know-how on air quality, contamination and regulatory matters. Latham & Watkins advises clients in a wide range of industries on diverse projects involving domestic and international sites. Clients of the firm include financial institutions, private equity firms and corporations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins provided advice on all environmental, regulatory, permitting and other strategic considerations concerning SoCalGas's Angeles Link project.

Strengths

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  • Latham & Watkins' bench is deep and wide, and I appreciate the quality of the lawyering not only from experienced attorneys but also from newer attorneys.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • The folks I work with are always incredibly timely and responsive.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Latham & Watkins is very responsive and has great client service.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Latham & Watkins has been excellent, it is a great firm. The firm has got a lawyer for any problem.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Janice Schneider
    Janice Schneider

    Janice Schneider

    Janice Schneider focuses her practice on environmental issues affecting energy development projects. She has extensive experience in acquiring and divesting power generation assets, representing private equity and strategic company clients in transactions across various industries.

    • I do not know of any other lawyer who can provide the comprehensive and strategic guidance that Janice does in such an effective way.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Janice has deep understanding of how the wheels of this administration turn, she knows which levers to pull and buttons to press and is great at thinking through solutions to problems.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Few attorneys have a track record of success that can compare with Janice Schneider's.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Stacey VanBelleghem
    Stacey VanBelleghem

    Stacey VanBelleghem

    Stacey VanBelleghem handles air, water and ESA matters for a variety of clients. She also advises on pollutant and emissions issues.

    • She is exceptionally thoughtful, smart and really capable.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Stacey VanBelleghem is very impressive.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Stacey is a truly superb attorney. She combines deep substantive expertise with a notable business savvy to obtain the best result for the client in the most efficient manner.

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  • Julia Hatcher
    Julia Hatcher

    Julia Hatcher

    Julia Hatcher is an expert in matters facing chemical and consumer products clients arising under state and federal environmental regulations.
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