Global Supply Chains and Waste Streams

We help manufacturers respond to questions about what's in their products, who made them, and where and how they move around the world.

Employee Safety

We help companies proactively comply with U.S. federal and state health and safety regulations, and respond to incidents when they occur.

International Chemical and Product Regulations

We represent clients at treaty conventions, advise on their implementation, and cost-effectively manage multi-jurisdictional international environmental legal projects.

Renewable Energy Development

We help developers, landowners, and utilities achieve successful regulatory, permitting, transactional, and litigation outcomes for their renewable energy and storage projects.

Battery Lifecycle Compliance

We advise battery industry stakeholders on environmental issues including the sourcing of raw materials, product design, manufacturing, distribution and market access, and end-of-life management.

Electric Vehicle Deployment

We guide EV manufacturers on environmental regulations and government funding to enable the development and deployment of EVs and charging infrastructure in the U.S.

Flaring Enforcement

We defend chemical manufacturers in major enforcement matters relating to their flaring operations practices under the Clean Air Act.

Emissions Permitting

We secure settlements that resolve refiners’ liability for alleged past violations and streamline complex federal permitting processes, allowing new projects to proceed.

Pipeline Safety

We advise energy and chemical companies on issues relating to their oil, gas, and hazardous liquid pipelines.

Sustainable Food Supply

For pesticide and biotech companies, we handle nine-figure arbitrations and appellate litigation, and counsel on endangered species issues and international agreement negotiations.

Water Regulation

We advise and litigate on groundwater and drinking water contamination (including lead and legionella), discharge permits, municipal water supply and treatment, and interbasin transfers.

Land Application of Biosolids

We defend against civil suits, enforcement actions, and toxic tort lawsuits that interfere with biosolids recycling.

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Health & Safety
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Supreme Court Narrows CWA Jurisdiction Over Waters of the U.S.

On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Sackett v. EPA, No. 21-454, holding that Clean Water Act jurisdiction extends to wetlands only if they have a continuous surface connection to relatively permanent bodies of water.

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Rachel’s practice focuses on contaminated site remediation and water rights disputes.

Recent Publications

EPA Proposes an HFC Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Program

EPA Finalizes HFC Technology Transition Rule

MoCRA Enforcement Pushed Six Months

EPA Proposes Revisions to PBT Rules for DecaBDE and PIP (3:1)

Groundtruth: Valuing Lived Experience and Fostering Meaningful Community Engagement

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Diversity & Inclusion Recognition

B&D is a Mansfield Rule Plus Certified Firm for Diversity & Inclusion

59% of our lawyers are diverse, including 30% women principals, 66% of our firmwide management committee, and 48% of practice area leaders

Firm Recognition

Chambers and Partners Again Ranks Beveridge & Diamond a Top Tier Environmental Law Firm

B&D's nationwide environmental practice earned a Band 1 ranking in the 2023 edition of Chambers and Partners – USA.

Practice Feature

Marketing Claims

B&D advises companies that make, distribute, transport, or sell products on product labeling, advertising, and marketing claims.

B&D Defeats Class Certification in Breach of Contract Suit

In a major win for a client in the solid waste industry, firm litigators led by Principals Megan Brillault and Eric Klein defeated an effort to certify a class of 20,000 businesses with solid waste collection contracts.

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Jesse Miles uses his prior experience as a biologist to counsel clients on litigation matters.

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Lauren uses her background in environmental studies and law to help clients navigate complex civil litigation.

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Nicole helps clients navigate regulatory, litigation, and land-use matters.

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Lia uses her passion for environmental and land use law to counsel clients on regulatory and litigation matters.

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As a former Associate Regional Counsel for EPA Region 4’s Office of Regional Counsel, Stephen brings more than 12 years of government experience to Beveridge & Diamond. 

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Cymone counsels clients on litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters

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Katy uses her passion for environmental law to produce solutions in her clients’ best interests.

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Robert maintains an active regulatory practice focused on product stewardship issues.

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Dylan has extensive experience litigating in federal and state courts.

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Barbara focuses her practice on counseling clients on land use issues.

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Emma helps clients navigate environmental & land use concerns ranging from pesticides and agricultural issues to permitting and project development.

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Clirae maintains a robust regulatory and compliance practice focusing on environmental compliance counseling and internal investigations.

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Graham focuses his practice on litigation and regulatory matters involving water resources. He helps clients navigate litigation in citizen suits, class actions, and enforcement resolutions.

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Amanda uses her passion for environmental law and leverages her prior experiences to develop compelling arguments and equitable resolutions for clients’ best interests.

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Liz advises clients on litigation and regulatory issues with a focus on natural resources, agriculture, and environmental justice.

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Tim focuses his practice on environmental litigation and regulatory advice.

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As a former Assistant Attorney General, Andrew offers clients strategic counsel on high-stakes litigation matters.

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Julia’s practice focuses on a diverse mix of environmental litigation, permitting, and regulatory advice.

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Lauren’s practice focuses on new air and climate regulations, enforcement cases, and air permitting litigation.

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Jeff is based in our San Francisco office and focuses on product regulatory compliance.

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Alyse uses her experience as a federal prosecutor to assist clients with compliance, enforcement, internal investigations, and white collar matters

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Mary focuses her practice on natural resources and energy regulation and litigation.

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Raven fuses her interdisciplinary training in environmental science, environmental policy, and environmental justice with her practice of environmental law.

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Vetone focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, with a background in sustainability.

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Noa channels her lifelong passion for wilderness adventure into her practice of environmental law.

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Deepti was a summer associate with B&D in 2019 and re-joined the firm in November.

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Nicole focuses on complex environmental litigation and a diverse array of regulatory matters.

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Leigh maintains a national practice focused on complex litigation and regulatory matters with an emphasis on solid and hazardous waste issues.

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Jack represents clients in complex civil and criminal environmental litigation and maintains an active regulatory practice focused on the food and agriculture, chemical manufacturing, and antimicrobial product industries.

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Allyn is the former EPA Region 10 Regional Counsel.

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Eric is a leading energy and natural resources attorney in the Pacific Northwest. 

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Paul advises on global supply chain and product stewardship matters.

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John represents companies in complex, high-stakes litigation.

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Richard leads one of the nation’s most innovative and dynamic clean water practices.

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Dave is the Managing Principal and co-founder of our Seattle office.

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Maddie, fluent in Spanish, leads B&D’s Latin American practice.

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Kirstin focuses on climate change, ESG and sustainability, and product stewardship.

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Loren is recognized as one of the leading environmental lawyers in the Northwest.

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Litigation is a cornerstone of Casey’s practice, and he has experience in federal and state courts across the country.

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Alex helps clients solve product and project development problems.

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Jake enjoys counseling clients and learning about their businesses.

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In addition to a J.D., Ryan has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry.

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Clients rely on Nessa to help them solve their most complicated, expensive, and intractable problems.

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Dan's product-focused practice is principally focused on information technology and pesticides.

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David’s practice touches every aspect of the Clean Air Act.

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Dan has rich experience from working in EPA’s Office of General Counsel.

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Kathy is Chair of Beveridge & Diamond.

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Drew guides clients through complex regulatory issues and high stakes litigation arising under the nation's clean water laws.

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Russ helps global companies navigate international environmental regulatory regimes.

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Roy focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation in state and federal court.

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Evynn represents clients in complex civil and criminal environmental litigation.

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Paula brings sound judgment and strategic thinking to complex environmental litigation.

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Mike is a former TCEQ lawyer with a diverse litigation and regulatory practice.

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Stacey served as Special Counsel in EPA's Office of General Counsel.

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Aaron has focused on hazardous waste issues since the beginning of the federal regulatory program in 1980.

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Jamie focuses on project development, natural resources, and administrative law and litigation.

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Katelyn takes a forward-thinking approach to complex litigation involving environmental and toxic tort claims.

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John has 40+ years of federal and state trial and appellate work.

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Karen leads our Water group.

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Rob is recognized as one of the country’s top environmental lawyers.

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In addition to a J.D., Leah holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering.

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Mark has over two decades of experience working in-house at large chemical companies.

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David helps pesticide industry clients aggressively and effectively protect their IP rights.

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Beth works closely with clients to identify and limit environmental liabilities.

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Megan combines her MBA and J.D. to offer business-focused legal advice to clients. 

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Tim focuses on environmental and natural resources litigation

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In addition to being a lawyer, Parker is a professionally-trained wetlands ecologist.

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Jayni helps clients assess risk and develop compliance strategies.

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Laura is a leader on Clean Air Act matters.

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Bina is a recognized leader in citizen suit defense. She is the Managing Principal of the Austin office.

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Laura, a former TCEQ lawyer, has 20+ years of Clean Air Act experience.

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Eric advocates for clients in tough and complex civil and commercial disputes.

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Marc helps clients build projects and resolve disputes arising from environmental contamination with a particular emphasis in the solid waste industry.

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Jessalee delivers practical, action-oriented advice to clients across industries.

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Miriam is a Brazilian lawyer-in-residence.

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Russell has worked throughout the Americas and has particularly deep experience in Brazil and Canada.

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Tracy is a site remediation attorney in our Seattle office.

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Gus's practice includes contaminated site cleanup and litigation.

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Lauren’s practice focuses on global product stewardship, responsible sourcing, and corporate sustainability. 

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Jimmy litigates constitutional and toxic tort cases across the country.

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Hal has a proven and winning trial and appellate litigation record.

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Tom has 30 years of experience litigating in state and federal trial courts.

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Don serves as outside general counsel for the Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Working Group.

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Steve is a leader on CERCLA matters.

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Josh is a former senior trial attorney at the DOJ.

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John is the former Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ's ENRD.

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Alan’s supports the global agriculture, consumer product, and biotechnology industries.

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Prior to joining B&D, Peter spent 25 years at the Department of the Interior.

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Susan focuses on toxic tort, water contamination, and insurance coverage.

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Before joining B&D, Pam served as a Maryland Assistant Attorney General.

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Lindsey is a responsive and thoughtful team player.

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Aron has experience in industry sectors ranging from petroleum refineries to data centers. 

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Jessica’s practice involves compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters.

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Collin maintains a national practice focused on complex environmental and toxic tort litigation matters.

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Steve is a founder of B&D’s Massachusetts office.

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Brian has 20+ years of project development experience.

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Heidi helps industry executives and facility managers solve the real-world problems that they face.

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Solving puzzles is what Jeanine enjoys most about environmental law.

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Brook helps clients with climate change and renewable energy matters.

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Mike concentrates on land use, energy, permitting, and environmental compliance.

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Gary opened the firm's San Francisco office in 1989.

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Dan focuses on environmental and toxic tort litigation.

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Megan is an experienced, results-driven environmental and toxic tort litigation attorney.

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John has argued vital insurance coverage issues before the highest courts of several states.

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John works with project teams in planning, permitting, contracting, and transactions.

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Mackenzie handles both environmental litigation and regulatory matters.

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Nicole excels at distilling complicated requirements into understandable terms.

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Kaitlyn has argued appeals in both California state court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Erika is co-founder of B&D’s Fisheries & Aquaculture industry group.

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Weiwei leads our China EHS Roundtable.

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Gus has served as co-counsel or amici counsel in Supreme Court cases since 1980.

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Julius has a successful track record of obtaining favorable results for clients in complex matters.

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Anthony maintains a general environmental litigation and regulatory practice.

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Katrina advises clients on project permitting and represents businesses in complex environmental and toxic tort litigation.

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Hilary supports clients in the rapidly changing environmental justice and renewable energy landscapes.

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Graham focuses his practice on environmental, toxic tort, and products liability litigation. 

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Albert is one of B&D’s founders.

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Harold has mediated and arbitrated hundreds of complex disputes.

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B&D Defeats Class Certification in Breach of Contract Suit

In a major win for a client in the solid waste industry, firm litigators led by Principals Megan Brillault and Eric Klein defeated an effort to certify a class of 20,000 businesses with solid waste collection contracts.