Principal, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. in Washington, DCMr. Auslander focuses his legal practice on solving complex environmental issues surrounding development of energy and infrastructure projects. He represents businesses, trade associations, and public agencies in all phases of regulatory and litigation matters, including counseling and litigation under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and similar state laws. He received his legal degree from Harvard Law School and graduated magna cum laude from Duke University in Public Policy Studies and Economics and with a certificate in Health Policy.

Associate, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. in Washington, DCMr. Cossa’s practice focuses on the development of energy and mineral resources on federally-managed lands, and he represents the interests of developers and industry groups on leasing, environmental, rule making, and administrative appeal matters before the various U.S. resource management agencies.

Counsel with Gordon Feinblatt, LLC in Baltimore, MDAs part of the firm’s Environmental and Energy Practice, Mr. De Santis represents clients regarding environmental compliance and permitting matters as well as land use and zoning issues. Prior to joining the firm, he was an Assistant Attorney General representing the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). He defended challenges brought by citizen groups to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits issued by the Department and obtained a favorable decision from the Court of Appeals.

Associate, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. in Washington, DCMr. Horning maintains a general environmental, regulatory, and litigation practice. He has helped represent clients on matters involving the Endangered Species Act; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, and product stewardship issues.

Engineering and Water Resources Lead, Enercon Services, Inc., Pittsburgh, PAMr. Kline has led flood hazard reevaluations across the country for major utility clients and provided technical interface with federal regulators. These projects have investigated flooding from hurricanes, nor’easters, local precipitation (riverine), seiche, dam breaks and tsunamis. Each evaluation required site-specific/regional meteorological studies. Mr. Kline has also been the technical lead for nutrient management studies and development of a water quality predictive model of algae blooms.

Associate, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. in Washington, DCMs. Mogharabi’s practice includes litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters arising under a variety of environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and Superfund. She earned a Master of Public Policy degree and a J.D. degree George Washington University.

Mr. Plumpe founded STUDIO39 Landscape Architecture in 1993. He serves as president and principal landscape architect. In this role, he is responsible for oversight of all projects from conception and coordination through the implementation of design decisions. Clients appreciate his attention to detail, ability to understand and incorporate their needs, and his hands-on approach. His dedication to creating memorable spaces and developing community through design has been an integral part of STUDIO39’s success. Mr. Plumpe received his BS degree in Landscape Architecture from Ohio State University. His certifications and affiliations include: Registered Landscape Architect: Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C.; member, American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA); board member, Fairfax County Architectural Review Board (ARB) for Historical Sites; past instructor, George Washington University’s Landscape Design Certificate Program. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI); the United States Green Building Council (USGBC); and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

President and CEO, Rodgers Consulting, Inc., Germantown, MDMr. Rood, president and CEO of the firm, is a certified professional planner (AICP) with Rodgers Consulting, Inc., a multidiscipline land development consulting and design firm exclusively focused on private sector real estate interests in Maryland. He is the long-standing chairman of the Maryland Building Industry Association’s Environmental Committee and, as such, has been instrumental in shaping the industry’s position on environmental issues, earning the trust of the real estate community, government and community leaders.

Member of Gordon Feinblatt, LLC in Baltimore, MDMs. Witherup is a member of the firm’s Environmental and Energy Practice where she helps property owners, businesses, and individuals solve environmental challenges with property they own, lease, or intend to develop. She has assisted clients with a variety of environmental compliance and enforcement issues including water quality and stormwater issues. She serves as vice chair of the Maryland Building Industry Association’s Environment Committee where she advises members of the building industry on environmental laws and regulations.