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		<title>Andrew R. Stewart</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>ANDREW STEWART is a partner in the firm&#8217;s Environmental, Health, and Safety practice, which has a Chambers USA 2024 Band 1 ranking in the District of Columbia and was named a “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360 in the Environmental category. Andrew is recognized by Chambers USA for Environment...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ANDREW STEWART is a partner in the firm&#8217;s Environmental, Health, and Safety practice, which has a Chambers USA 2024 Band 1 ranking in the District of Columbia and was named a “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360 in the Environmental category. Andrew is recognized by Chambers USA for Environment in District of Columbia (2024–2026).</p>
<p>Andrew is also listed among the 2025 Lawdragon “Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law.” </p>
<p>He is a former senior official from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who helps clients solve a broad range of compliance and enforcement issues. Andrew focuses his practice on complex, high-stakes environmental matters, where an insider&#8217;s knowledge of the regulatory process is particularly important. These representations include enforcement matters, involving the EPA, state agencies, and the Department of Justice that arise under multiple environmental laws. Clients say, “He always provides timely and practical guidance on managing high-stakes and complex scenarios, drawing on his vast knowledge of the enforcement process” (Chambers USA, 2026). Andrew is also a member of Sidley&#8217;s AI Working Group and advises clients on managing risks and compliance issues across the AI technology stack.</p>
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		<title>Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bernie chairs the Environmental Health and Safety Group and applies his scientific background and legal training in working nationally on complex environmental issues, with a focus on Clean Air Act and solid and hazardous waste matters (specifically those involving recycling considerations), as well as matters involving risk evaluation and response...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bernie chairs the Environmental Health and Safety Group and applies his scientific background and legal training in working nationally on complex environmental issues, with a focus on Clean Air Act and solid and hazardous waste matters (specifically those involving recycling considerations), as well as matters involving risk evaluation and response to allegations of harm resulting from environmental conditions.</p>
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		<title>Rachel Saltzman</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;s...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bticonsulting.com/allstars/rachel-saltzman">Rachel Saltzman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bticonsulting.com">The BTI Consulting Group</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bticonsulting.com/allstars/rachel-saltzman">Rachel Saltzman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bticonsulting.com">The BTI Consulting Group</a>.</p>
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		<title>Arnaud Cabanes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:17:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Arnaud Cabanes acted as Managing Partner of the Paris office from July 2014 until June 2018. He is a member of the Firm&#8217;s Environment Regulation Planning and Real Estate &#038; Construction practice groups. He has extensive experience in environmental law, public procurement law, town-planning, public competition law and local government...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bticonsulting.com/allstars/arnaud-cabanes">Arnaud Cabanes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bticonsulting.com">The BTI Consulting Group</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arnaud Cabanes acted as Managing Partner of the Paris office from July 2014 until June 2018. He is a member of the Firm&#8217;s Environment Regulation Planning and Real Estate &#038; Construction practice groups. He has extensive experience in environmental law, public procurement law, town-planning, public competition law and local government law. He served as editor-in-chief of L&#8217;Echo des Marchés Publics (monthly edition), and is a regular contributor of articles on public procurement law, environment and other public law topics for various broadsheets. Mr. Cabanes also authored books on public procurement case law, as well as measures against international corruption. He is a frequent speaker at public law seminars in France and an active participant and leader in public law training programs.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bticonsulting.com/allstars/arnaud-cabanes">Arnaud Cabanes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bticonsulting.com">The BTI Consulting Group</a>.</p>
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		<title>Nash E. Long</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:16:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nash Long is lead counsel for clients in high-stakes litigation across the country, with extensive trial and arbitration experience. Such matters have included environmental and toxic tort claims, class actions and putative class actions, and intellectual property and commercial disputes. Nash currently serves as Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association&#8217;s...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://bticonsulting.com/allstars/nash-e-long">Nash E. Long</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bticonsulting.com">The BTI Consulting Group</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nash Long is lead counsel for clients in high-stakes litigation across the country, with extensive trial and arbitration experience. Such matters have included environmental and toxic tort claims, class actions and putative class actions, and intellectual property and commercial disputes.</p>
<p>Nash currently serves as Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association&#8217;s Litigation Section. A former chair of the ABA’s Trial Practice Committee, Nash has published books and articles on litigation and trial skills and taught courses for lawyers on litigation skills and ethics. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2010-2026) and by <em>Chambers USA</em> as a “Leader in the Field” (2014, 2019-2025).</p>
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		<title>Robert L. Shuftan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Robert Shuftan is a partner in Steptoe&#8217;s Chemical, Environmental and Life Sciences practice group. Bob also serves as lead trial counsel on PFAS litigation and national counsel for clients addressing legacy and current PFAS issues. These include PFAS lawsuits involving claims by public entities for natural resources damage and cost...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Robert Shuftan is a partner in Steptoe&#8217;s Chemical, Environmental and Life Sciences practice group. Bob also serves as lead trial counsel on PFAS litigation and national counsel for clients addressing legacy and current PFAS issues. These include PFAS lawsuits involving claims by public entities for natural resources damage and cost recovery associated with addressing public and private water systems, as well as private claims for medical monitoring and biomonitoring, class actions, personal injury and property damage lawsuits in federal and state courts. As part of this representation, Bob and a team of Steptoe lawyers, on-staff scientists and paralegals have developed an extensive network of consultants and experts on PFAS issues, from chemists and toxicologists to fate and transport, remediation and general environmental resources on all media. Bob serves as lead counsel in the firm’s representation of clients on PFAS investigations, counseling and audit programs.</p>
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		<title>Richard H. Willis</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dick Willis is a trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience representing a variety of product manufacturers and business clients in products liability litigation, mass torts, environmental litigation, and various types of commercial litigation, before juries and administrative tribunals, and before various appellate courts. He is a Fellow of...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dick Willis is a trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience representing a variety of product manufacturers and business clients in products liability litigation, mass torts, environmental litigation, and various types of commercial litigation, before juries and administrative tribunals, and before various appellate courts. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and is the past President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.</p>
<p>Dick has served as lead counsel in trials involving a wide variety of products and subjects, including the chemical industry, petroleum companies, automotive manufacturers, recreational vehicles, pulp and paper manufacturers, tire manufacturers, manufacturers and retailers of consumer products, drug and medical device companies, building and construction products, material handling equipment, trucks and heavy vehicles, construction equipment, industrial systems, HVAC manufacturers, communications systems and waste treatment and disposal products.</p>
<p>Dick is listed in South Carolina Super Lawyers (2009-2023). He earned the Chapter Service Award from the American Board of Trial Advocates in 2019. In 2015, he received the Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award from the South Carolina Bar, and the Leadership in Law Award from South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. He holds an A+ rating from Martindale Hubble and is listed in Who’s Who in American Law.</p>
<p>Dick has tried over 40 jury trials to verdict in twelve states and has argued appeals in the 3rd, 4th and 11th Circuits and before the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in South Carolina and Georgia.</p>
<p>Dick is an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, teaching Trial Advocacy, Law and Rhetoric and Law and Literature. He is a certified mediator and arbitrator in South Carolina. He is a regular writer and speaker on trial advocacy and product liability issues and is a recipient of the Burton Award for Excellence in Legal Writing.</p>
<p>Dick earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1981. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Sewanee: The University of the South in 1978.</p>
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		<title>Ira M. Gottlieb</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 14:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Clients call on Ira Gottlieb because of his practical approach and problem solving skills. Ira helps clients efficiently and effectively resolve complex environmental issues involving Superfund, natural resource damages (NRD), environmental cost recovery claims, regulatory issues, and policyholder insurance coverage problems. Chair of the firm&#8217;s Environment &#038; Energy Practice Group,...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Clients call on Ira Gottlieb because of his practical approach and problem solving skills. Ira helps clients efficiently and effectively resolve complex environmental issues involving Superfund, natural resource damages (NRD), environmental cost recovery claims, regulatory issues, and policyholder insurance coverage problems. Chair of the firm&#8217;s Environment &#038; Energy Practice Group, Ira is known for being &#8220;very responsive and knowledgeable,&#8221; and for &#8220;his skill at assigning the most appropriate resources&#8221; to effectively handle matters. Ira draws from his extensive litigation and trial experience and his time as an Assistant Regional Counsel for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, to come up with goal-oriented strategies for success.</p>
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		<title>Judith M. Praitis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 14:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Judith Praitis counsels clients on environmental transactional issues and on air, water and waste management permitting, compliance, release reporting and enforcement issues under California and federal law. With decades of experience in environmental law, Judith is a trusted source of legal and business guidance for clients working to develop and...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Judith Praitis counsels clients on environmental transactional issues and on air, water and waste management permitting, compliance, release reporting and enforcement issues under California and federal law. With decades of experience in environmental law, Judith is a trusted source of legal and business guidance for clients working to develop and implement environmental management systems, audit compliance protocols, and anticipate and adapt to emerging regulatory environments. Judith has particular experience managing complex environmental matters for distressed entities, or those with material legacy environmental liabilities, to orchestrate a controlled resolution of such obligations. She is particularly adept at crafting novel settlements with governmental regulators and prosecutors.</p>
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		<title>Lanny S. Kurzweil</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Companies turn to Lanny Kurzweil to guide them through, and advocate for them in, complicated environmental litigation and intricate regulatory and transactional matters. He represents clients across many industries—including oil, chemical, financial services, manufacturing, real estate and solar development industries—in environmental matters as well as in general commercial and product...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Companies turn to Lanny Kurzweil to guide them through, and advocate for them in, complicated environmental litigation and intricate regulatory and transactional matters. He represents clients across many industries—including oil, chemical, financial services, manufacturing, real estate and solar development industries—in environmental matters as well as in general commercial and product liability matters. He also served as a statutory receiver for the Superior Court of New Jersey for an insolvent debtor holding a very large environmentally impacted site.</p>
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