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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…
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.…
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 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…
On September 15th, SPR Associate Amy Cassidy will present “An Introduction to RCRA Compliance and Litigation,” from 12-1:15 p.m., alongside Dr. James W. Rice of Gradient, as part of the New York State Bar Association’s Environmental and Energy Law Section CLE program. The presentation will provide a practical overview of the Resource Conservation and Recovery…
SPR Principal Maggie Macdonald was recently appointed Year in Review Vice Chair for the American Bar Association (ABA) Section on Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER). Maggie will serve as a Vice Chair for the 2026-27 ABA year. In her role, Maggie will work to organize and facilitate the publication and promotion of The Year in…