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Stacey Mitchell

Stacey Mitchell

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Corporations turn to Stacey for representation in complex federal environmental enforcement matters with DOJ and EPA, including internal investigations, and in high-stakes and crisis management situations. Having held senior roles at both the Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency, Stacey brings a deep understanding of the inner workings of both agencies to assist clients in navigating these regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. Her practice also includes providing strategic advice to domestic and international companies and funds on a wide range of environmental regulatory and policy matters. Stacey is a leader of the firm’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) and climate work. Clients include private equity and hedge funds and companies from the chemical, shipping, energy, automotive manufacturing (OEM) and printing industries.

Career

Deputy General Counsel, Environmental Protection Agency (2014 – 2017); Federal prosecutor and Chief, U. S. Department of Justice, Environmental Crimes Section (1998-2007), Chief (2007 – 2014); Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney’s Office (1994 – 1998).

Professional Memberships

Stacey is a Member of the Leadership Council of the Environmental Law Institute, the Institute’s group for the most prominent environmental, energy and natural resource leaders in the nation. Stacey co-chairs the Washington D.C. office’s Women’s Resource Group.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Climate Change - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Stacey Mitchell coleader of Akin's sustainability and climate change practice group provides strategic advice to automotive companies, NGOs and private equity clients on renewable energy transactions and climate regulation.

Environment - District of Columbia

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Stacey Mitchell, co-leader of Akin's ESG and climate change practice group, handles a range of regulatory matters in the environment space and is particularly noted for her work in crisis management.

Strengths

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  • Stacey is an outstanding counsel who is very service-oriented.

    Climate ChangeChambers Guide to the USA
  • Stacey Mitchell is an exceptional lawyer, who was great to work with in all regards.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Stacey is an excellent attorney that brings incredible experience and subject-matter expertise to the work.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

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