Rachel is a trusted advisor to clients navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of environmental law and corporate sustainability. With over a decade of experience across private practice, in government service, and as in-house counsel for a Fortune Global 500 company, she brings a distinctly comprehensive perspective to every matter. Rachel’s clients benefit from her ability to anticipate regulatory changes, develop practical compliance strategies, and resolve issues efficiently, turning complex legal requirements into business opportunities.

Her practice spans the full spectrum of environmental compliance and enforcement, including permitting, hazardous waste management, air and water quality, and product stewardship. As a former enforcement attorney at the US Environmental Protection Agency, Rachel has successfully led internal investigations, negotiated with government agencies, and defended clients in high-stakes actions. Her guidance is anchored in real-world results, including negotiating multimillion-dollar settlements and overseeing the remediation of complex Superfund sites. She has designed and implemented compliance programs and management systems, drawing on her hands-on experience as in-house counsel overseeing monitorship-driven process improvements.


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Rachel Saltzman

Partner
Hunton Andrews Kurth
District of Columbia, Columbia

Practice Area: Environmental

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"We prize Rachel's responsiveness and her ability to stay on top of workstreams and keep up to date with the current legal environment, as well as her insightful business perspective in addition to legal perspective."

MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"My goal is to be an effective strategic advisor and advocate. I work continuously to understand my clients' business, the changing regulatory landscape, and broader market dynamics. When faced with a tough problem, I look for creative, common-sense solutions that are grounded in an informed understanding of the client's goals and what is possible."

– Rachel Saltzman

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Rachel is a trusted advisor to clients navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of environmental law and corporate sustainability. With over a decade of experience across private practice, in government service, and as in-house counsel for a Fortune Global 500 company, she brings a distinctly comprehensive perspective to every matter. Rachel’s clients benefit from her ability to anticipate regulatory changes, develop practical compliance strategies, and resolve issues efficiently, turning complex legal requirements into business opportunities.

Her practice spans the full spectrum of environmental compliance and enforcement, including permitting, hazardous waste management, air and water quality, and product stewardship. As a former enforcement attorney at the US Environmental Protection Agency, Rachel has successfully led internal investigations, negotiated with government agencies, and defended clients in high-stakes actions. Her guidance is anchored in real-world results, including negotiating multimillion-dollar settlements and overseeing the remediation of complex Superfund sites. She has designed and implemented compliance programs and management systems, drawing on her hands-on experience as in-house counsel overseeing monitorship-driven process improvements.

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+1-202-955-1598

Rachel Saltzman

Partner
Hunton Andrews Kurth
District of Columbia, Columbia

Practice Area: Environmental

M&A All-Star

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Rachel is a trusted advisor to clients navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of environmental law and corporate sustainability. With over a decade of experience across private practice, in government service, and as in-house counsel for a Fortune Global 500 company, she brings a distinctly comprehensive perspective to every matter. Rachel’s clients benefit from her ability to anticipate regulatory changes, develop practical compliance strategies, and resolve issues efficiently, turning complex legal requirements into business opportunities.

Her practice spans the full spectrum of environmental compliance and enforcement, including permitting, hazardous waste management, air and water quality, and product stewardship. As a former enforcement attorney at the US Environmental Protection Agency, Rachel has successfully led internal investigations, negotiated with government agencies, and defended clients in high-stakes actions. Her guidance is anchored in real-world results, including negotiating multimillion-dollar settlements and overseeing the remediation of complex Superfund sites. She has designed and implemented compliance programs and management systems, drawing on her hands-on experience as in-house counsel overseeing monitorship-driven process improvements.

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