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SPR Associate Ahlia Bethea to Speak at NYSBA Superfund/Brownfield Program Update 2025
November 17, 2025
On December 4th, SPR Associate Ahlia Bethea will be speaking at the annual New York State Bar Association Superfund/Brownfield Program Update. The Superfund/Brownfield Program Update 2025 will explore recent regulatory and policy changes, best practices in remediation, and emerging trends affecting cleanup and redevelopment projects across the state. Ahlia will serve as a speaker for…
SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast Episode 5: “Unlocking the Ocean Sink: Permitting and Deployment of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies”
November 13, 2025
In the latest episode of the SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast, host Michael Hannaman explores one of the most promising and complex frontiers in climate innovation: Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR). As global emissions continue to rise and the path to limiting warming to 1.5°C narrows, mCDR technologies are emerging as a key mitigation tool. These…
Sive, Paget & Riesel Named a Tier 1 Firm in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®
November 6, 2025
Sive, Paget & Riesel is proud to be recognized as a Tier 1 law firm both nationally and in New York City for three practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. The Firm was recognized as a National Tier 1 law firm in Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Litigation…
SPR Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers 2025
October 30, 2025
SPR is pleased to announce that eighteen attorneys have been recognized for excellence by Super Lawyers for 2025. Twelve attorneys were recognized in this year’s New York Metro Super Lawyers rankings, an exclusive list which recognizes only the top five percent of attorneys in the state. Primary Practice Area: Environmental Michael Bogin Dan Chorost Jennifer…
SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast Episode 4: “AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Navigating Environmental Impact and Opportunity”
October 22, 2025
In the fourth episode of the SPRingBoard Environmental Law Podcast, host Ahlia Bethea dives into the urgent and complex intersection of artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability with guests Shaolei Ren (Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Riverside) and Will Kletter (COO at ClimateAi). Together, they explore the environmental costs…
SPR Celebrates Climate Week NYC
September 22, 2025
Climate Week NYC is here! As global leaders, innovators and advocates gather to tackle the climate crisis, we’re proud to highlight the role that SPR plays in helping our clients advance clean energy and climate resilience across New York and beyond. SPR is advising government agencies on the environmental impact review and permitting of several…