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Pillsbury

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


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With one of the first and broadest environmental and natural resources practices in the U.S., Pillsbury is at the forefront of emerging issues, winning precedent-setting cases and providing innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Pillsbury’s Environmental & Natural Resources group navigates clients through the complex array of environmental laws and compliance matters; advocates for clients on legislation, regulations and policy; appears for clients before regulatory agencies; and handles federal and state trial and appellate court litigation and administrative enforcement actions. We also advise on permitting, regulatory developments, climate change, worker safety, risk assessment, natural resources matters and crisis management. We help clients buy and sell companies, achieve and maintain compliance, control costs, manage environmental liabilities, and obtain regulatory approvals and defend against enforcement actions.

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Environment - District of Columbia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Pillsbury has an accomplished team acclaimed for its litigation and regulatory practice. The firm services in enforcement defense and compliance counseling, among other matters. The team handles the full spectrum of environmental matters at the state, federal and international levels. Pillsbury's attorneys have industry experience in the energy and chemical sectors, and have particular expertise in CAA matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Pillsbury represented Renewable Fuels Association in challenges brought by the EPA relating to blending in renewable fuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard program.

Strengths

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  • Pillsbury is probably one of my most, if not my most, trusted advisors. The team is very responsive, very friendly and easy to work with.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The firms is wonderful, very responsive and offers well thought-out reasoning and analysis to help us reach a decision.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Sheila M Harvey
    Band 5Sheila M Harvey

    Sheila M Harvey

    Sheila Harvey handles a range of matters for clients in the renewable energy and nuclear power sectors. She has notable expertise in compliance and contamination work.
    • There will never be another Sheila Harvey, she is an amazing individual.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Sheila Harvey is very sharp and always thoughtful.

      Environment respondentUSA

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