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Kevin Poloncarz

Kevin Poloncarz

USA 2026

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Covington & Burling LLP
 Covington & Burling LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Environment

California

14 years ranked

Climate Change

USA - Nationwide

11 years ranked

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USA

Practice Areas

Kevin Poloncarz is a partner in Covington’s San Francisco office and represents clients on policy, regulatory, litigation, commercial, and enforcement matters involving climate change and clean energy. An authority on carbon pricing, he has been deeply involved in the development of regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the federal Clean Air Act and in state efforts to address climate change. He is a member of the boards of directors of the Environmental Law Institute and the Center for Applied Environmental Law and Policy and a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Environment - California

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Kevin Poloncarz of Covington & Burling LLP is highly commended for his handling of state and federal air quality issues. His expertise extends into emerging climate change matters, frequently acting for prominent utilities and power companies.
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Climate Change - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Kevin Poloncarz is a leading expert in greenhouse gas emission regulation and carbon market renewable energy goals, and is notable for his representation of utilities, downstream oil and gas companies and financial institutions.
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  • Kevin is quite simply an expert in federal air regulatory law. He understands the practical implications of these regulatory regimes, the ways they interconnect, and the way to successfully advocate for positions.

    Climate ChangeChambers Guide to the USA

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