Alexandra focuses on environmental issues across media involving regulation, compliance, enforcement and litigation.
Alexandra represents clients on matters arising under a wide range of federal environmental laws. She advises clients on the regulatory process, including preparing comments on rulemakings and guidance documents issued under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), counseling clients on regulatory compliance related to chemical and toxic substances, and assisting clients in the process of obtaining federal permits. Alexandra assists in representing clients in judicial challenges to rulemakings and federal permits before federal appellate and district courts. She also performs environmental due diligence in connection with the acquisition of energy and water infrastructure projects. Additionally, Alexandra has notable experience advising clients on civil and criminal enforcement defense matters and internal investigations under various environmental laws.
Alexandra regularly represents clients facing challenges under key environmental statutes, including counseling clients on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) processes for contaminated sites. She also has experience advising federal permit applicants on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) review processes. Additionally, Alexandra assists clients in responding to subpoenas and information requests.
Assists in advising electric utility regarding CERCLA remedial investigation and cleanup of river sediment site in major metropolitan area.
Counsels clients in response to enforcement actions relating to various environmental laws, including the CWA, Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Assists in representing clients in D.C. Circuit litigation over CAA rulemakings and guidance documents.
Counseled an association of Fortune 100 companies dedicated to promoting the efficient and effective regulations under the CAA, including construction and operating permitting strategies under New Source Review (NSR) and Title V of the federal CAA and state programs.
Advised trade association clients and prepared comments on CAA Section 112 Residual Risk and Technology Review rulemakings.
Represented clients defending environmental permits challenged under the NEPAin federal district and appellate courts.
Performs environmental diligence in connection with the development and acquisition of significant energy facilities and water treatment and supply systems.
Advised clients on compliance with CWA regulatory requirements, including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit renewal process and advised clients on issues related to CAA emissions control requirements.
Counseled clients on compliance with California’s Proposition 65.
Maintains an active pro bono practice focused on post-conviction relief proceedings.
Memberships
Member, Leadership Development Program, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER)
Awards & Recognition
Selected as One to Watch for Environmental Law and Litigation – Environmental, The Best Lawyers in America, 2024
Recommended for Environment: Litigation, Legal 500 United States, 2021-2023
Recognized as 2021 Environmental Group of the Year, Law360, January 2022
2021 and 2017 Chambers USA Environment Law Firm of the Year
Insights
Events
Panelist, HuntonAK Advantage Series – ESG CLE Webinar, October 10, 2023
Speaker, ESG Trends, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) Career Panel for Law Students, August 21, 2023
Speaker, EUCI Conference for Electric Utilities: Environmental Compliance & Permitting for Utilities: Clean Water Act, June 13, 2023
Speaker, Trends and Developments in CCUS Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and Its Role in Achieving a Low Carbon Energy Future, Energy Infrastructure Council’s Energy Infrastructure CEO & Investor Conference, May 23, 2023
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