Van Ness Feldman LLP

Energy Transition, Hydropower, Land Use, Water

Jenna Mandell-Rice counsels private and public clients on natural resources, environmental, and water-related permitting, with a primary focus on energy infrastructure (wind, solar, hydropower and transmission) and water infrastructure projects. She develops comprehensive permitting strategies, counsels clients through the regulatory process from project conception to construction, and defends projects and permits in state and federal court litigation.

Her comprehensive water practice includes advising clients on authorizations for in-water work, water quality requirements, and water supply issues, including water rights.

Jenna advises across a wide range of federal and state environmental, permitting, and enforcement regimes, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and Federal Power Act (FPA). She also assists energy infrastructure developers with state and federal permitting, including FERC hydropower licensing and federal, state and local land-use authorizations.

Jenna is a co-leader of Van Ness Feldman's Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources and Real Estate practice.