Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has maintained a steady presence in emerging environmental issues, engaging in chemical regulation, climate change, and the remediation of contaminated sites. Mark Elliott spearheads the environmental and natural resources group and splits his time between Los Angeles and San Francisco, focusing on issues relating to hazardous materials, soil, water, and air quality. Other key names on the West Coast are San Francisco’s Margaret Rosegay, a seasoned advisor on solid and hazardous waste regulations, and LA’s Michael McDonough, who acts for companies, municipalities, and private entities on air quality regulations. Acting from the Houston and LA offices, Amanda Halter acts for domestic and global industry clients on environmental liability management. Over in Washington DC, Jeffrey Knight is engaged in Clean Air Act regulation matters. Working between the Austin and Houston offices, Ashleigh Myers is recommended for her knowledge of environmental risks and liabilities.
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Key clients
- Freepoint Eco-Systems
- Chevron USA, Inc.
- Recycled Materials Association – West Coast Chapter (ReMA)
- The Walt Disney Company
- Teck American Incorporated
- Teck Resources Limited
- PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC
- Merichem Company
- Martinez Refining Company LLC
Practice head
Mark Elliott; Amanda Halter; Jeffrey Knight; Michael McDonough; Margaret Rosegay
Other key lawyers
Tom Van Wyngarden; Reza Zarghamee; Ashleigh Myers
