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SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast Episode 3: “Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of Construction”

June 2, 2025

In this episode of Springboard, host Ahlia Bethea discusses the evolving intersection of construction and sustainability with guests Amanda Kaminsky (Director of Sustainability at Consigli Construction Co., Inc) and Alexis Saba (Associate at SPR). They explore local action like NYC’s Local Law 97, the changing definitions of sustainability in construction, and the roles of public…

SPR Principal Marc Reisler Contributes to Newly-Released Renewable Energy Treatise

May 29, 2025

Congratulations to SPR Principal Marc Reisler for contributing a chapter in the newly-released 2025 edition of “Energy and Environmental Project Finance Law and Taxation: New Investment Techniques.” The LexisNexis Books publication provides a detailed guide to assist energy project developers, capital providers and their legal and financial consultants as they navigate the evolving field of…

SPR Associate Kayley McGrath to moderate “Ethics on Spill Reporting After New PBS Regulations” at the 2025 Annual Oil Spill Symposium

May 2, 2025

On Tuesday, May 6th from 2:10-3:10pm, SPR Associate Kayley McGrath will moderate the panel, “Ethics on Spill Reporting After New PBS Regulations” at the Environmental & Energy Law Section 2025 Annual Oil Spill Symposium hosted by the New York State Bar Association. Click HERE to register. The symposium brings together legal professionals, consultants, and public…

SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast Episode 2: “Climate Justice in NYC: Strategies for Equitable Climate Adaptation”

April 21, 2025

In the second episode of SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast, SPR associate Michael Hannaman and Professor Sheila R. Foster of Columbia University’s Climate School discuss climate resiliency and adaptation efforts in New York City, with an emphasis on climate justice and community engagement efforts. The conversation explores the dimensions of climate justice, and the roles of…

SPR Associate Additions Since Fall 2024: Claire McNulty & Michael Hannaman

March 25, 2025

SPR is delighted to welcome Claire McNulty and Michael Hannaman as associates. Claire McNulty joins the SPR team after earning a J.D. from New York University School of Law. She has experience with litigation, environmental due diligence, offshore wind transmission, and permitting. She formerly served as a Law Clerk for the California Attorney General Office’s…

SPR & Roux to host Webinar on March 26th: “Big Changes for Small Wetlands: NYSDEC’s New Regulations Explained”

March 7, 2025

Join us for a live complimentary webinar on Wednesday, March 26th at 1 PM EDT, “Big Changes for Small Wetlands: NYSDEC’s New Regulations Explained.” This presentation, featuring Sive, Paget & Riesel’s Michael Bogin and Ahlia Bethea, and Roux’s Rachel Henke and Kathryn Sommo, will provide an in-depth discussion of these regulatory changes and their implications…