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 & Bockius has a very experienced team of high performing attorneys. It is strong in litigation and agency regulatory matters."

Environment respondent
USA

"Top drawer CERCLA practitioners."

Environment respondent
USA

"Morgan Lewis & Bockius has a very experienced team of high performing attorneys. It is strong in litigation and agency regulatory matters."

Environment respondent
USA

"Top drawer CERCLA practitioners."

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 frequently represents clients in complex multi-party matters and class action suits.

"James is a very seasoned and experienced lawyer. He is trusted by Fortune 25 companies to deal with complex environmental matters."

"An excellent lawyer, has a good sense of client relationships and he gives good advice."

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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 think she is wonderful; an excellent attorney."

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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.

"He's a very good superfund lawyer."

"He has the ability to adapt as the case evolves and he has a good relationship with opposing counsel, which leads to better results."

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