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SPR Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers 2026

November 9, 2026

SPR is proud to share that sixteen attorneys have been recognized for excellence by Super Lawyers for 2026. Ten attorneys were recognized in this year’s New York Metro Super Lawyers rankings, an exclusive honor which recognizes the top 5% of outstanding lawyers in the region who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and…

SPR Named a National Tier 1 Firm in 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms®

November 5, 2026

SPR is pleased to announce that we have been named a National Tier 1 firm for Environmental Law and Litigation-Environmental in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®. In addition, SPR was recognized as a Regional Tier 1 firm in New York City for Environmental Law and Litigation-Environmental, and a National and Regional Tier 2…

SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast Episode 10: “Environmental Law, Explained: Practice, Purpose, and the Future of the Field”

September 25, 2026

What does an environmental lawyer actually do? In this Climate Week NYC special episode, SPRingBoard host Ahlia Bethea is joined by Dr. Adam Orford, Associate Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law, and Katherine Ghilain Trudell, Principal at SPR, for a candid discussion about the realities of practicing environmental law, the many career…

Upcoming Careers in Environmental Law Webinar

September 23, 2026

SPR is excited to announce our upcoming webinar, “Careers in Environmental Law: An Introduction for Law Students”. The webinar will take place on October 8th from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. ET. Join us virtually to hear a panel of environmental attorneys from the private, government, and non-profit sectors describe their current practice and career paths.…

SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast Episode 9: “Beyond the Phase One: Navigating Environmental Risk in Complex Transactions”

September 3, 2026

Environmental issues can significantly affect the timing, structure, and economics of business transactions. In the latest episode of SPRingBoard, SPR Principal Maggie Macdonald is joined by Christina Lewis of Langan and Corinne Dougherty of Marsh for a practical discussion of environmental due diligence and risk management strategies in real estate and corporate transactions. The conversation explores…

SPR Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®

August 20, 2026

SPR is proud to have twelve attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The Firm is also pleased to share that Elizabeth Knauer was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Environmental Law in New York City. This accolade is reserved…