Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Vastly experienced across federal and state courts, administrative tribunals, and appellate forums, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a strong bench with experience across environmental, tort, and administrative litigation. The firm also benefits from collaboration with the firm’s wider practices including Appellate and ESG. The firm is led by Stacie Fletcher and Daniel Nelson from Washington DC. Fletcher is engaged in cases relating to federal and state environmental statutes, having acted as counsel on enforcement defense matters with the EPA and state agencies, whereas Nelson particularly focuses on environmental and mass tort litigation. The DC office is home to several key individuals, including Rachel Levick, who is noted for her work across federal and state litigation, agency enforcement actions, and administrative rulemaking proceedings; Michael Murphy, a name for CERCLA disputes; and Peter Seley, an expert on international environmental disputes and environmental investigations. Orange County-based Thomas Manakides receives a stream of work from varied industries extending to oil and gas, aerospace, and waste. The Los Angeles office is home to Abbey Hudson, a key contact for California environmental matters involving the relevant agencies such as the California Air Resources Board, and Patrick Dennis.