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Devin M. O'Connor

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Position

Devin O’Connor advises clients on cutting-edge federal environmental regulatory issues and litigation under federal environmental law, with a particular focus on large-scale energy infrastructure and transportation.

Devin leverages her firm grasp of complex environmental and federal land issues to help energy developers and other leading companies navigate an ever-changing regulatory landscape. She guides clients on:

• • Major project development and permitting
  • Compliance with federal environmental regulatory obligations
  • Federal court litigation under environmental laws
  • Federal agency rulemaking
  • Environmental, social, and governance issues

She anticipates and crafts strategies to address critical issues and competing interests at every stage of a matter. Devin handles a wide range of complicated issues under federal environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act; Endangered Species Act; National Historic Preservation Act; Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; and Comprehensive Environmental Response, and Compensation and Liability Act.

A recognized firm leader, Devin has served on Latham’s Global Associates Committee.

Devin prioritizes giving back to the community and organizes volunteer efforts through Buildable Hours, a nonprofit organization that connects lawyers with Habitat for Humanity construction projects in their communities. She maintains an active pro bono practice, including advising on project development and historic preservation issues.