Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Environment

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As businesses and investors alike look to align their investments and operations with their values, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainable business practices have become increasingly paramount. Drawing upon the talents of our multidisciplinary lawyers in strategic global hubs, Morgan Lewis provides elite legal services and carefully calibrated strategies to bring our clients’ ambitious ESG and sustainability goals to life.

Chambers Review

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Environment - California

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP remains a powerhouse in litigation, regularly handling complex and headline-grabbing cases and investigations. Deep experience in toxic tort, hazardous waste and contamination disputes, particularly those arising from major environmental incidents. Often acts on regulatory compliance and permitting matters for large-scale development, energy and infrastructure projects. Also known for its abilities acting in enforcement actions and investigations brought by state agencies, as well as the environmental aspects of corporate bankruptcies.

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Work Highlights

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP obtained a $133 million jury verdict in favor of Shell USA in an environmental cost recovery lawsuit.

Strengths

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Morgan Lewis has the depth and experience to handle complex environmental matters at both the California and federal level.

Environment respondent
USA

The knowledge and experience of the high-level partners and their team members is very impressive.

Environment respondent
USA

They have broad experience and a deep bench.

Environment respondent
USA

They are a team that can handle both California environmental litigation and regulatory work seamlessly.

Environment respondent
USA

Morgan Lewis has the depth and experience to handle complex environmental matters at both the California and federal level.

Environment respondent
USA

The knowledge and experience of the high-level partners and their team members is very impressive.

Environment respondent
USA

They have broad experience and a deep bench.

Environment respondent
USA

They are a team that can handle both California environmental litigation and regulatory work seamlessly.

Environment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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James J Dragna

Band 1

James Dragna's environmental practice covers the energy, aerospace and manufacturing sectors, with a focus on hazardous waste, wastewater and water infrastructure litigation. He has represented clients in complex multi-party matters and class action suits.

He is a beast.

He is the Mike Tyson of lawyers.

Jim Dragna in California has been the gold standard for environmental practice for several years.

Jim is remarkable with a great niche in landfill matters.

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Ella Foley Gannon

Band 2

Ella Foley Gannon handles a broad range of environmental law as well as natural resource permitting and land use matters. She is particularly prominent for her entitlement defense work.

I would call Ella in a heartbeat. She's brilliant and very skilled at negotiating.

Ella is a very tough, strong advocate.

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Rick R Rothman

Band 3

Rick Rothman has an expansive environmental law practice covering enforcement defense, litigation and compliance. He has notable expertise in air emissions from stationary and mobile sources, water quality, hazardous substances and Proposition 65 matters.

We engaged Rick for his litigation and enforcement experience, he was a major factor in achieving a good result.

He has decades of experience in his field and understands the intricacies of California laws and regulations.

Rick exemplifies the representation I expect to get from a firm - knowledge, experience, attention to detail, accessibility and with a proven record.

I have never met anyone with a deeper understanding of the issues at play in a case.

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