With Louisiana aiming to reclaim its position as a thriving hub for industrial development amid new administrative changes, The Louisiana Industrial Insights Hub by Liskow provides a centralized resource to help companies navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, secure strategic deals, and drive projects to successful completion.
Latest Updates
2/11/2025: President Trump Appoints Scott Mason IV as Region 6 EPA Administrator
On February 6, 2025, the Trump Administration announced the appointment of Scott Mason IV as regional EPA Administrator for Region 6. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Region 6 covers Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and 66 Tribal Nations.
Read the full update on The Energy Law Blog here.
2/7/2025: NEPA Changes Slated Under President Trump’s Unleashing American Energy Executive Order
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued the “Unleashing American Energy” Executive Order (“EO”) with the stated purpose of ensuring an abundant supply of affordable and reliable energy in the United States. The EO orders several agency actions aimed at eliminating undue burden on domestic energy development, including specific actions related to the implementation of the National Environmental Protection Act (“NEPA”).
Read the full update on The Energy Law Blog here.
1/30/2025: Senate Confirms Zeldin as EPA Administrator, President Trump’s EPA Begins to Take Shape
On January 29, 2025, the Senate voted to confirm former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator. Zeldin is a 44-year-old attorney who represented New York’s 1st Congressional District from 2015-2023. During his congressional tenure, Zeldin was known for his experience in international affairs, and his nomination for EPA Administrator was unexpected due to his limited experience with environmental policy issues.
Read the full update on The Energy Law Blog here.
1/17/2025: Louisiana is “Open for Business,” but Projects Need to Proceed Carefully
On December 10, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump promised expedited permitting for energy and other construction projects worth more than $1 billion. While there have been no details of how this would practically look, it reflects the incoming administration’s focus on promoting industrial growth. This may make permitting on the federal level a quicker and easier process for industrial projects.
Read the full update on The Energy Law Blog here.
Industrial Project Development Resources
Liskow’s Industrial Project Development Team
Meet the Team
Liskow’s extensive legal experience with industrial projects in Louisiana positions the firm as a trusted advisor for national and regional property owners, investors, lenders, and developers. We provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs of project development, ensuring compliance with Louisiana’s regulatory and public record requirements. With unparalleled experience in real estate, environmental law, and regulatory compliance, Liskow’s proven experience and strategic approach make a pivotal difference in the success of projects across Louisiana.
Liskow works with clients in a systematic manner to handle project development, incentives, taxes, environmental/energy regulation and permitting, real estate, due diligence and acquisition, government relations, construction management, and labor and employment on an integrated basis.

Neil Abramson | State Economic Incentives and Lobbying

John Almy | Construction

Bob Angelico | State and Local Tax

Clare Bienvenu | Energy and Environmental Regulatory

Lou Buatt | Energy and Environmental Regulatory, State Economic Incentives

Kathleen Doody | Real Estate, Financing and Security Rights

J.P. Hebert | Utility Regulations

Shannon Holtzman | Construction

Greg Johnson | Energy and Environmental Regulatory

Paul Kitziger | Real Estate, Utility Regulations, Zoning and Land Use, Construction, Mineral Rights

Caroline Lafourcade | State and Local Tax

Tommy McGoey | Labor and Employment

Sean Toomey | White Collar Criminal Defense

Tyler Trew | Construction

Emily von Qualen | Energy and Environmental Regulatory
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