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SPR recognized as top-ranked New York Environmental Law Firm by Chambers & Partners 2025
June 5, 2025
For the 22nd consecutive year, SPR has been named a top Environmental Law Firm in New York by Chambers and Partners, one of the premiere rankings of lawyers and law firms around the world. The rankings are based on Chambers’ independent research and input from clients and other environmental attorneys around the region. The 2025 Chambers…
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…