“Before starting law school, I taught middle school math in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. That experience taught me the true value of grit and creativity. I believe those traits are also invaluable in the legal field, and I strive to use them, approaching legal puzzles with tenacity and creativity.”

Overview

Emily practices environmental regulatory law in the firm’s New Orleans office.

She has experience representing a variety of industry clients in environmental regulatory matters, including responding to air, water, and waste enforcement proceedings with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. She has also aided clients in federal matters, including EPA information requests, liability under the Oil Pollution Act, and natural resource damage assessments. As part of the environmental regulatory team, she has helped companies navigate the complex regulatory and permitting requirements at the state and federal levels. She has drafted and analyzed NEPA reviews to ensure that they have sufficiently analyzed the effects of a project, including environmental justice concerns.