New Orleans CityBusiness has recognized Liskow shareholder Clare Bienvenu as an honoree for the Women of the Year Class of 2024. Honorees were selected based on business and community involvement and achievements that have set the pace for the overall community.
Clare Bienvenu is an environmental regulatory and litigation lawyer who has practiced in both Louisiana and California, working with clients across the United States. Clare counsels clients regarding complex environmental regulatory, enforcement, and permitting issues spanning the range of air, water, and waste matters. She draws on her significant litigation experience to guide regulatory issues to sound legal outcomes and has successfully defended permitting records and agency decisions in court. Clare uses her engineering background on behalf of clients to navigate complicated regulatory programs and effectively communicate with regulators and consultants on technical matters.
Clare facilitates the permitting and regulatory aspects of major industrial development projects. Her recent experience extends to the energy transition where she has advised on renewable energy, clean energy, and carbon sequestration projects. She regularly advises on environmental justice considerations in the context of project development and agency permitting.
Clare is also involved in many professional and community organizations. As a member of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law, she contributes to advancing legal frameworks related to environmental and energy issues. Her involvement with the Air & Waste Management Association’s Louisiana Section and the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Section of Environmental Law further underscores her commitment to addressing environmental challenges through legal and regulatory means. Clare’s leadership as Chair of the Environmental Committee for the New Orleans Bar Association highlights her influence in shaping local environmental policy and practice. Additionally, her participation in the GNOwind Alliance with GNO, Inc. reflects her support for renewable energy initiatives, while her membership in the Women’s Energy Network emphasizes her role in fostering women’s leadership within the energy sector.
Clare’s recognition comes on the heels of Liskow being recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness once again as an organization that supports, elevates, and empowers women.