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Mrs. Reed has over 20 years of environmental consulting experience, she primarily supports commercial and industrial clients with transactional due diligence services and provides practical remedial solutions that become integrated into site development. This includes the evaluation of diverse property types including industrial facilities, multi-family residential developments, water utilities, and commercial spaces. She is an environmental professional as defined by the ASTM Standard E1527-21 and has overseen the environmental assessment of properties in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Massachusetts, and other Mid-Atlantic states. The assessments are conducted in accordance with the ASTM Standard E1527-21 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Assessment Process. Mrs. Reed also assembles, manages, and coordinates a team of professional experts, to collaboratively work towards developing a cost sensitive but effective investigation and/or remedial plan for clients in accordance with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations and guidance. she plans and directs the implementation of Preliminary Assessments (PA), Site Investigations (SI), Remedial Investigations (RI), and Remedial Actions for soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion and Underground Storage Tank (UST) investigations and closures. Mrs. Reed’s additional work activities include litigation support, technical third-party evaluation, oversight, and building management support (i.e. asbestos surveys, lead paint surveys).

Mr. Scott’s environmental law practice emphasizes transactions, permitting, and regulatory compliance. He provides counsel on environmental risks associated with real estate and business transactions, methods for mitigating those risks, compliance with federal and state environmental statutes, and strategies for addressing environmental issues including the presence of hazardous substances in soil and groundwater, discharges from underground storage tanks, and the cleanup and remediation of contaminated sites. Mr. Scott also guides clients through all phases of environmental permitting and the coordination of remedial activities in connection with redevelopment activities. He has counseled private equity firms, manufacturers, retailers, lenders, and developers in mergers, divestitures, acquisitions, and the purchase and sale of commercial and industrial real estate properties. Mr. Scott has assisted in brownfield redevelopment projects and transactions at former industrial and commercial facilities, gas stations and other contaminated properties, including conducting pre-acquisition environmental due diligence. His background also encompasses assisting solid waste service vendors with licensure and certification issues, as well as the management of environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks and oversight of environmental compliance audits. A graduate of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (magna cum laude) and Vermont Law School (cum laude), Mr. Scott is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, and the District of Columbia.

Ms. Barnard provides legal ethics and risk management advice to lawyers, law firms, law students, and in-house legal departments. She also represents Oregon and Washington lawyers in attorney discipline matters and character and fitness proceedings, including on appeal. With a deep background in complex business and financial services disputes. Ms. Barnard is a frequent CLE speaker on legal ethics, risk management, and discipline defense issues, and also serves as Assistant General Counsel to the firm.

Ms. Bayer is a seasoned environmental attorney, regulatory specialist, and litigator at Tonkon Torp, where she serves as Chair of the firm’s Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group. Her practice is focused on representing clients facing environmental issues related to regulatory compliance, site contamination, and business transactions. Clients value Ms. Bayer’s deep understanding of complex environmental challenges and her ability to provide creative solutions for the best possible outcome. She is adept at approaching her practice through a combination of science and law. No matter what issue her clients face, she puts their best interests first and provides practical advice and counsel all along the way.

Ms. Bayer has significant legal and technical experience remediating contaminated property and managing all stages of environmental litigation. She guides landowners through the appropriate steps when they suspect their property may be contaminated, assists clients with reporting obligations, works with consultants to ensure proper documentation of investigation and cleanup activities, and helps recover costs from responsible parties. Ms. Bayer also regularly assists businesses nationwide in complying with Extended Producer Responsibility laws.

She has represented clients from a variety of industries at some of the largest Superfund sites in the country. Ms. Bayer has experience obtaining stormwater, wastewater, and air emissions permits, negotiating settlements and resolving non-compliance issues with regulatory agencies, and transferring permits to new entities following change in ownership. When buying or selling a piece of potentially contaminated property, understanding environmental risk is key to avoiding major issues down the road. She works with environmental consultants and transactional attorneys to identify and appropriately shift environmental risk so that her clients can close their business transactions with peace of mind. 

Ms. DiLillo Knock provides strategic guidance on a variety of issues, including water rights, environmental compliance, and due diligence. She helps clients understand and comply with a range of regulatory frameworks at the local and national levels. Ms. DiLillo Knock conducts legal research on complex environmental statutes like the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Law and Policy Act, and the Endangered Species Act. While in law school, she actively participated in the Washington Journal of Social and Environmental Justice as well as the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic and served as a legal researcher for a tribal entity in Washington.

Ms. Howard works with companies and individuals to navigate complex natural resource and environmental regulations, and to obtain permits and authorizations. She also defends and resolves enforcement and regulatory actions from environmental and natural resources agencies in Oregon. Ms. Howard experience includes water; wetlands; endangered, threatened, and sensitive species; Confined Animal Feeding Operations; fertilizers and pesticides; and public and federal lands.

Ms. Liljefelt is a partner and the managing attorney at Schroeder Law Offices’ Portland, Oregon office. She joined Schroeder Law Offices in 2009 and graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School with an Environmental & Natural Resources certificate. Ms. Liljefelt represents water users in the West, focusing her practice on water rights review, evaluation, due diligence, permitting, transfer, forfeiture and cancellation, water-related real property and public lands issues and disputes, administrative contested cases, and state and federal litigation. She is licensed to practice law in Oregon, California, and Utah. Ms. Liljefelt is the chair of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association’s Water Resources Committee, the former chair of the Oregon State Bar’s Environmental & Natural Resources Section’s executive committee, and serves on the Bar’s Agricultural Law Section executive committee. She enjoys cooking, kayaking, and camping with her family, and competitively races outrigger canoes with the Mountain Home Canoe Club.

Mr. Sanger’s legal and consulting practice focuses on energy, administrative, and public utility law. He represents energy trade associations, municipalities, electric cooperatives, irrigation districts, end-use industrial and commercial consumers, investor owned natural gas and water utilities, and renewable and cogeneration electricity producers. Mr. Sanger advises hydro, biomass, geothermal, wind, solar, cogeneration, and other electricity generators on a wide variety of transactional matters, including negotiating power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, wholesale power sales, resource development and sales, and other matters. He has a lengthy background representing end[1]use industrial, commercial, and irrigation customers in all facets of retail rates and service quality. Mr. Sanger represents clients in energy and utility matters before state and federal courts, state public utility commissions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Bonneville Power Administration. Mr. Sanger is also an adjunct instructor at Lewis and Clark Law School, and in Portland Community College’s Paralegal Program. Mr. Sanger graduated from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon in 2000 with cum laude honors and an Environmental Law Certificate, and from World College Institute of New College of California in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in the Humanities with an emphasis in International Environmental Studies.

Mr. Sheets is the owner of BRS Legal, LLC, an Ontario-based law firm that focuses on water law, natural resources, and land use law in Oregon and Idaho. He has represented clients with a wide set of issues ranging from municipal water supply concerns to wildlife management policy, and individuals with diverse land use issues in negotiation and litigation roles. Mr. Sheets focuses on water-related legal challenges for agricultural and residential water users across Oregon and has expanded into Idaho in 2020. He is a graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School (2013) with a certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law and served as the Managing Editor of Lewis & Clark Law Review. In his spare time, Mr. Sheets represents a national non-profit Falconry advocacy organization, pro-bono as associate counsel, which compliments his practice as a licensed falconer.

 Ms. Smith represents and advises the OPUC Staff in matters before the OPUC, including water utility matters.

Ms. Baldwin represents businesses, municipalities and utilities in all aspects of litigation and risk management, regulatory compliance, air and water permitting, real estate transactions and insurance coverage. Her practice includes environmental litigation involving cleanup and cost recovery actions before Indiana and federal courts. Ms. Baldwin also has experience advising clients on Clean Air Act compliance and complex wastewater, stormwater and solid and hazardous regulations. Before joining Ice Miller, She worked at a law firm representing large industrial clients and other businesses in all areas of environmental law and helped clients find cost-effective solutions to compliance, permitting and enforcement issues.

ForeSight Consulting, LLC, a professional services firm established in 2004 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. ForeSight offers comprehensive civil engineering and land surveying services to the construction and building sectors. He manages the firm’s operations, directs its growth strategy, mentors team members, and continues to oversee engineering and surveying projects of various sizes throughout Indiana. A graduate of Purdue University, Mr. Bauer holds a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering Technology. He is a licensed professional engineer and professional surveyor in Indiana and has previously held professional licenses in several other states. In addition, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at Purdue University Fort Wayne, where he taught courses in elementary surveying, route survey and design, land survey and subdivision, and hydraulics and drainage. Mr. Bauer has played an active role in the Indiana Society of Professional Surveyors (ISPLS), serving on its board of directors from 2006 to 2015 and again from 2018 to 2020. He was honored with the President’s Award in 2010 for his contributions to the society, and the profession of land surveying. He served as president of ISPLS in 2019 and continues his involvement with the society on the Government Affairs Committee. Additionally, Mr. Bauer has served in leadership positions within the Northeast Chapter of ISPLS, including serving as chapter president on three occasions. He is regularly called upon to handle complex surveying cases and has served as an expert witness in matters involving boundaries, easements, and riparian rights. Known as a trusted resource for developers, title companies, and real estate attorneys, he has delivered continuing education presentations on professional surveying topics, including “Professional Surveyor’s Reports,” “Locating Land Boundaries: On Paper and On the Ground,” and “Conducting Due Diligence for a Purchase-Sale Agreement” through the American Bar Association.

Ms. Berg’s practice focuses on assisting clients with complex environmental, food, and agricultural regulatory and compliance issues. She advises clients in the complex permitting, operations, and reporting processes of federal and state regulatory programs and contributes her extensive experience to litigation and administrative proceedings. Ms. Berg also assists companies of all sizes on compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures regarding food and agricultural products. She helps clients with environmental issues involved in property redevelopment and real estate transactions. Ms. Berg work includes review of environmental assessments, evaluation of potential environmental liabilities associated with real estate transactions, and evaluation of eligibility for federal and state Brownfields assistance programs.

Ms. Freveletti is the inaugural Nancy C. Ralston Conservation Fellow with the Conservation Law Center, and a graduate of Indiana University Maurer School of Law, magna cum laude. She has a passion for environmental and public interest work and has spent the last two years as an attorney at the Conservation Law Center working on a variety of environmental issues. In the last year, Ms. Freveletti has focused her work on working with other interested organizations to develop different approaches to address water quality and quantity issues in Indiana.

Mr. Kent is in his 40th year with Schneider Geomatics in Indianapolis – having transitioned to part-time status in 2020. He also provides training, consulting and expert witness services as manager and owner of Meridian Land Consulting, LLC. He served as chair of the Joint ALTA/NSPS Committee responsible for the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey standards from 1995 to 2021. He has also served on the Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors since 2004 and is a past-president of both ACSM and the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors. Mr. Kent has presented programs on boundary law, easements and rights of way, surveying standards and practice, and leadership multiple times in all 50 states.

Ms. Berthelot is an Assistant Professor in Residence and Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies for Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) at the University of Connecticut. She is also the Editor and Chief for NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) News. Her research and advocacy is primarily about access to healthcare for people who are over sixty-five and for people with disabilities. She earned her Master’s degree in social work from Syracuse University, after which she designed, implemented, and then coordinated a Joint Commission Accredited hospice program in the Mississippi delta. Finding herself fascinated by the legal and ethical questions surrounding death and dying, Ms. Berthelot pursued her law degree at the University of Mississippi. After graduating, cum laude. She joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy, a national not-for-profit law firm. As a senior attorney, Ms. Berthelot oversaw the Center’s advocacy efforts. She also provided legal advice and representation to Medicare beneficiaries unfairly denied Medicare coverage or access to healthcare, wrote articles for national publications, produced educational materials, engaged in educational outreach activities with a particular focus on the Medicare hospice benefit, was a contributing author to the Medicare Handbook, and served as co-counsel for federal class action lawsuits challenging improper Medicare policies. Also while with the Center, Ms. Berthelot was the lead Medicare trainer for Connecticut’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program and for Connecticut’s Medicare Senior Patrol. She is a former chair of the steering committee for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys’ Health Care Section and she is the former Connecticut liaison for National Healthcare Decisions Day. Ms. Berthelot is currently a member of the Mansfield Town Council.

Mr. Foody has been serving the reverse mortgage industry since 2002, a time when it was a relatively obscure concept. Since then, the industry has evolved to where reverse mortgages are widely understood and often used by thousands of homeowners who are 55 and older. He has been called one of the country’s foremost experts on reverse mortgages. Mr. Foody has been a speaker at the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association and other senior and retirement focused conventions. He has been recognized as Oregon’s top producing reverse mortgage broker for several consecutive years. Mr. Foody’s experience working with every type of reverse mortgage over the years has granted him the authority of a seasoned professional and enabled him to provide exceptional service through education. As of 2019, he is the proud owner of his own reverse mortgage brokerage, Northwest Reverse Mortgage. His belief in the ages of reverse mortgages is so strong that even his parents are happily enjoying one of their own.

Ms. Moneyhun is one of the founding partners of Kehoe Moneyhun Law, LLC. Her practice focuses exclusively on estate planning, estate administration, guardianships and conservatorships in Oregon and Washington. Born in Portland and raised in Clackamas, Ms. Moneyhun is an Oregonian through and through. Ms. Moneyhun attained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon, in Eugene, and her J.D. degree from Willamette University College of Law, in Salem. Ms. Moneyhun began her career as a judicial clerk at the Multnomah County Courthouse clerking for Judge Dale Koch and Judge Karen Immergut. After clerking Ms. Moneyhun worked at a small firm where she focused her practice on probate administration and guardianships. In 2012, Ms. Moneyhun opened the Law Office of Marisa Moneyhun, LLC, focused exclusively on assisting individuals and families with estate planning, trust and estate administration, and adult protective proceedings. Kehoe Moneyhun Law, LLC, is a combination of the Law Office of Marisa Moneyhun, LLC, and the collaborative and family law firm Kehoe Law (formerly Osher Law).

Mr. Rose is an elder law attorney based in Lake Oswego. His practice is focused on assisting clients through the retirement years with thoughtful estate plans and crisis management. He earned his J.D. degree from Willamette University College of Law and his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University. Mr. Rose comes from a long line of Oregonians who helped to settle the Mid-Willamette valley. He is a husband and father of five.

Ms. Williamson began NW Estate Law, LLC with a mission of creating a law firm where people feel welcome and heard. She believes people are best served when they are free to laugh, cry, and share their fear, struggle, and joy. She wants her clients to understand their options and feel comfortable to ask questions. With client engagement and comfort in mind, she offers flat rates in long-term care, Medicaid, and estate planning. This way clients do not feel rushed by the clock or feel they cannot take the time to ask questions. Initial contacts are in person, over the phone, or over Zoom based on client’s preference and location. Home visits are also made available to people who need them. Ms. Williamson graduated from University of Oregon with a major in Psychology and a minor in business administration. She then attended the University of San Diego School of Law – a choice she made due to their Child Advocacy Clinic. Upon returning to Oregon, she was in-house counsel, co-owner, and manager of a family company that focused on connecting older Oregonians with appropriate housing and care services. It is in this position she saw the pitfalls of not having an appropriate and well-crafted estate plan in place and realized there was a need in the community for an attorney with her skills and caring approach.

Mr. Edwards proudly served six years in the United States Navy as a nuclear engineering technician onboard nuclear-powered submarines. He gained a love for technology and computer programming, which he continues today. Mr. Edwards is an avid programmer and is a big advocate of the maker movement. Because of his love for technology, He has gravitated towards technology law and intellectual property. Mr. Edwards has served large corporations on the use of intellectual property and how to best protect it. He also has great passion for the future of technology and the latest developments, such as blockchain technology.

Mr. Blake is the managing partner of Trusted Estate Planning Attorneys, a multi-state estate planning law firm that helps clients ensure their assets are not wasted upon their passing. He is also a second-generation estate planning attorney who has seen first-hand how good planning can lead to extraordinary results, especially in the charitable planning world. Mr. Blake attended BYU for his undergraduate in Business Management and Finance and law school at the Paul M. Hebert Law School at LSU. Outside of work He has served the Boy Scouts of America as Assistant Scout Master, and he served on the Las Vegas Chapter of the BYU Management Society Board. He has been local church youth leader and was a member of the Rotary Club in Las Vegas.

Mr. Lish has been helping people plan and administer their estates since 1982. And in that time, he witnessed how intentional planning can do wonderful things for families and individuals. His practice focuses on estate planning, specializing in Medicaid planning, special needs planning, asset protection planning, probate, and elder law. When clients come to him for help, he makes it a priority to learn about their family circumstances. His aim is to put together a plan that will set their legacy families on the path toward success. He it admitted to the Utah Bar and went to Brigham Young University. He formally was a partner at McCullough, Jones & Ivins.

Mr. Maxfield is an attorney with over a decade of experience practicing estate planning law. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix (2004), as well as a Juris Doctor Degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU (2010), and a Master’s in Business Administration from Western Governors University (2015). Mr. Maxfield married his sweetheart Candy Maxfield and they have one child, Fisher Maxfield. Candy and Fisher are his entire world. He loves to garden, travel, and explore with his family.

Mr. Morgan graduated Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2014. Previously he studied History at Brigham Young University. While in law school, he was recognized as a finalist in a national legal writing competition with an essay on using estate planning to prevent elder abuse. He practices exclusively in the area of estate planning and probate. Mr. Morgan has a particular interest in protecting children and adults with special needs or disabilities with specialized estate planning and trusts. He is a member of both the Elder Law and Estate Planning Sections of the Utah State Bar and serves on the Legislative Committee for those sections. Mr. Morgan absolutely loves his job and the clients he is privileged to serve. Finally, getting to what matters most, He is married to the love of his life and has a son who is everything to him.

Ms. Mayne is certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. She focuses her practice in the areas of elder and special needs law. Ms. Mayne focuses her caseload on asset protection planning, long term care benefit planning, special needs trust planning, and adult guardianship and protective action litigation. She is licensed to practice law in both the states of Wisconsin and Illinois. Ms. Mayne earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, with honors, from the University of Missouri and received her J.D. from Marquette University Law School along with a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. As part of Her elder law practice, she helps families and individuals with asset protection planning and appeals. Ms. Mayne assists clients seeking eligibility for long-term care benefits (such as Medicaid, Title XIX, family care, and waiver benefits) in the pre-planning and crisis-planning stages

Ms. Schilling oversees the Senior Medicare Patrol, the Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center, and the Elder Benefit Specialist Supervising Attorney program. She works predominantly in the areas of elder law, public benefits, and consumer law. Previously, she was in private practice in New Richmond, Wisconsin, where she practiced in estate planning, Medicaid benefits, guardianship, and general civil litigation. Ms. Schilling is a board member of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Elder & Special Needs Law Section, the Public Interest Law Section, and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Prior to attending law school, She coordinated supports for adults with developmental disabilities, and she currently serves as a volunteer guardian for a woman with a disability living in Madison.

After being admitted to the bar in 1991 and holding general practice oriented positions with several other Wisconsin law firms, Mr. Schubert established Schubert Law Office in 2003, where his principal focus has narrowed to estate planning, estate and trust settlement, and elder law. He earned his undergraduate B.B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and his J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he graduated cum laude and was elected vice-president of the Business and Tax Law Society. Mr. Schubert is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Fox Valley Estate Planning Council, among other professional groups. He has previously served as faculty for continuing education seminars on a variety of estate planning, estate settlement, and elder law topics.

Mr. Weltman’s introduction to reverse mortgages came more than 20 years ago after completing a master’s degree in finance from Mercer University. Since that time, he has continued to educate himself and others on all aspects of the program and its uses. He has taught classes on Reverse and HECM to realtors, attorneys, financial planners, and consumers. Mr. Weltman has written articles for local and national publications over the last 20 years including at www.HousingWire.com, The Reverse Mortgage Magazine, The Reverse Review, and Reverse Mortgage Daily. He has been interviewed on television and radio and is considered a foremost expert on Reverse/ HECM in the Southeastern U.S.

Mr. Ash, CRE, joined Carlin & Ward in 2019 bringing 15 years of experience in real estate law for public projects to the representation of property owners in eminent domain acquisitions. Now a partner at Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart, LLC, his practice focuses on real estate litigation and trial advocacy in eminent domain matters and tax appeals. He collaborates with experts in various disciplines including real estate appraisers, engineers, planners, and environmental consultants. Mr. Ash is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a certified civil trial attorney, handling all aspects of condemnation valuation jury trials, commissioner hearings, and tax appeals in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Court, Tax Court, Supreme Court, and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and Southern District of New York. In 2018, he was awarded the CRE® designation by the Counselors of Real Estate®, an international group of real estate professionals recognized as leading advisors in complex real property matters with approximately 1,000 members worldwide, of which only about 50 are practicing attorneys. Mr. Ash has been recognized as “Rising Star” and Super Lawyer in Eminent Domain 2012 through 2022. He earned his B.A. degree from Rutgers University and his J.D. degree from New England School of Law.

Mr. Cannito is responsible for providing counsel to AmTrust’s independent agents in New Jersey, allowing them to close complex transactions, including larger commercial orders. He has examined titles and prepared title commitments and policies for more than 30,000 transactions, as well as for noninsured informational purposes. In addition, Mr. Cannito has been responsible for the conduct and oversight of the ordering of searches, as well as the examination of searches and the preparation of title reports, commitments and policies. His background in title searching and examination involves both residential matters and complex commercial transactions. Mr. Cannito earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in government and economics from Georgetown University. He earned a J.D. from Rutgers University. Mr. Cannito has served on the Board of Governors of the New Jersey Land Title Association, the Management Board of the Agency Section of the New Jersey Land Title Association, and various committees. He was also a representative on the Board of the New Jersey Land Title Insurance Rating Bureau and is a Certified Title Professional with the New Jersey Land Title Association.

The main focus of the Condemnation, Redevelopment, and Eminent Domain Group is property valuation litigation and representing private property owners in challenging the government’s right to take private property by the use of the power of eminent domain (also known as condemnation) and prosecuting inverse condemnation claims. Mr. Duggan regularly represents clients whose highway access and property rights have been revoked or taken by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, county agencies and utility companies, and has experience in handling all aspects of eminent domain, including relocation assistance, modification of highway access, and litigating the amount of just compensation. He represents property owners in urban redevelopment projects and pipeline cases, and he has experience in both state and federal courts. Mr. Duggan also prosecutes real estate tax appeals for banks, developers, automobile dealerships, condominium and homeowners’ associations, shopping centers, and commercial property owners and is a member of the Firm’s Flood Litigation, Development & Mitigation Group. He has been awarded the CRE® designation by the Counselors of Real Estate®, an international group of real estate professionals recognized as leading advisors in complex real property matters with approximately 1,000 members worldwide, of which less than ten percent are practicing attorneys (www.cre.org). Mr. Duggan is a frequent speaker and author on topics related to bankruptcy, eminent domain and tax appeal matters. He earned his M.B.A. degree from Seton Hall University and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Mr. Fox is chair of Capehart Scatchard’s Alternative Energy Group, representing clients in various sectors, including shopping centers, public and private schools, retail, office buildings, warehouses, farming, and residential properties. He has experience handling transactions related to photovoltaic solar powered electricity production systems including PPA, obtaining permits and approvals for utility-scale projects in southern New Jersey and solar systems for owners of industrial and commercial properties. Additionally, Mr. Fox serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Real Estate and Land Use Group, and he is a shareholder in its Commercial Litigation, and Business and Tax Groups. He has 35+ years of experience in these areas includes presenting land use applications before planning/zoning boards, litigating zoning matters at the trial and appellate levels, serving as solicitor to the Riverside Township Planning and Zoning Boards for eight years, protecting creditors’ rights, and performing as outside general counsel for various private companies with local, regional and national needs. Mr. Fox earned his B.A. degree from Rutgers College and his J.D. degree from California Western School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the districts of New Jersey, and Western and Eastern Pennsylvania.

Mr. Grather works diligently and knowledgeably to win favorable results for his clients, defending them against the governmental exercise of the power of eminent domain. He successfully manages the difficult and time-consuming process clients face in eminent domain cases, communicating clearly and frequently and allowing the client to focus on their business and other pursuits. A former Seton Hall Law School adjunct professor, Mr. Grather publishes articles on eminent domain and other issues, and he has participated in a number of reported eminent domain cases. He earned his B.A. degree from Saint Michael’s College, and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.

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Mr. Asher is admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, where he serves on the Executive Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section and on the Executive Committee of the Trusts & Estates Law Section. Mr. Asher is quite active with the legislative and lobbying efforts of both Sections. He concentrates primarily in the areas of sophisticated estate planning for high net-worth individuals and family businesses, asset protection planning to safeguard assets against creditors, estate and trust litigation, estate and trust administration, special needs planning, and elder law/Medicaid planning.

Mr. DiMichael is the founder and leader of the firm’s Digital Assets practice, focusing on addressing the unique needs of Citrin Cooperman clients in the digital asset space. He is a partner in the Forensic, Litigation, and Valuation Services group as well. Mr. DiMichael deep understanding of the digital asset industry allows him to assist clients such as mining companies, investors, investment funds, ICO/IEO token issuers, NFT marketplaces / promoters / artists, and financial services companies with a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory issues. His areas of expertise include divorce litigation, economic damages analysis, fraud investigation, white collar criminal defense, and business appraisals. Mr. DiMichael has prepared and rebutted expert reports, and he has experience working with companies in a wide range of industries. He has also provided deposition and expert testimony numerous times in federal court, state court, and arbitrations. Mr. DiMichael has been featured in or quoted in media including the New York Times, CNBC, Forbes, “Bloomberg Tax,” Accounting Today, ”Bankrate.com,” Hidden Forces Podcast, and more. He regularly teaches CPE/CLE classes on digital assets and cryptocurrency, covering topics such as fraud, tax, accounting, investigation, and industry developments. Mr. DiMichael has also taught CPE/CLE classes on topics such as forensic accounting, divorce, and economic damages.

Mr. Forester practices in the areas of tax and trust law, personal injury and criminal law. He also testified as an expert witness in various state and federal courts in California.  Mr. Forester is a Certified Public Accountant, Attorney, and Economist. As a CPA , he provides accounting, financial, and business valuation services. He received his M.A. in Economics and Finance, his Ph.D. Candidacy degree in Economics from UCLA, and his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.  Mr. Forester is an adjunct professor at California State University (CSU) and has teaching credentials in Accounting and Economics. He has taught tax, accounting, business law, statistics, and computer courses to graduate and undergraduate students. Mr. Forester is a Judicial Arbitrator of the Superior Court of the State of California for Los Angeles County as well as a mandatory fee arbitration for the State Bar of California.

Mr. Neumeister is a partner with Neumeister & Associates. He is a well-educated and experienced forensic expert and consultant in accounting and financial advisory services. Small organizations, startups, holding entities, high-net-worth individuals, and middle market companies, directly and through their retained counsel, have relied upon Mr. Neumeister to identify problems, uncover frauds, improve efficiencies, and initiate and defend against litigation. Over his 22 years of professional experience, he has worked in firms ranging in size from large international entities to smaller regional practices. Mr. Neumeister has been designated as an expert in multiple cases and has provided valuable deposition testimony for his clients. He has provided litigation advisory services to clients spanning a breadth of industries including construction, entertainment, health care, investments, information technology, professional services, retail, oil and gas, real estate, education, food and beverage, transportation, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. He has provided business valuations for litigation and non-litigation purposes. Mr. Neumeister has also managed the financial due diligence process for both buy and sell transactions. Through the use of sophisticated analytic solutions, investigative techniques, and an understanding of accounting, he has found effective solutions for a range of clients’ problems including those related to tax strategies, operational efficiencies, and internal control.

Mr. Hann focuses his practice on environmental law and municipal law, and chairs the firm’s Environmental Law Department. He represents a diverse client base, which includes municipal authorities, municipalities, business entities, builders and developers. Steve personally handles all facets of a sophisticated environmental law practice, such as environmental litigation with federal and state government agencies and private parties, advising/representing clients on regulatory, permitting and compliance matters, and guiding clients on environmental issues arising in business and real estate transactions. He provides clients with experienced counseling on federal and state legislative and regulatory developments.  Mr. Hann has developed an extensive practice in the area of municipal law, with a specific emphasis on municipal authorities. Steve is the East Region Solicitor (responsible for the eastern half of Pennsylvania) for the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (“PMAA”), an organization representing the interests of over 700 municipal authorities in Pennsylvania.  He provides guidance to PMAA member authorities and firm clients on a variety of municipal authority-related matters, including general water, wastewater and environmental issues; stormwater management; permitting; regulatory compliance; sewage facilities planning; waste load management; board member issues; tapping fees and rates; water and sewer regulations; and, compliance with state law bidding and procurement requirements. Steve provides experienced counseling on various statutes, such as the Municipality Authorities Act, Sunshine Act, Right-to-Know Law and Ethics Act. He has been appointed as both solicitor and special counsel for municipal entities, and has been retained as both an expert and mediator in matters involving municipal authorities. He is a frequent author and speaker on both environmental law and municipal law-related issues.  

Mr. Barkhurst has extensive litigation experience in business and real estate disputes. He has developed a special concentration in the area of eminent domain, representing governmental entities as well as landowners in numerous lawsuits. Mr. Barkhurst has successfully represented numerous owners in ranch power line takings. He also represents governmental entities in construction disputes, and he has represented contractors and subcontractors in private disputes. He also has extensive experience handling complex business dissolution and injunction cases. Mr. Barkhurst has a B.A. degree, with honors, from Southwest Texas State University and a J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Texas Tech University, and he is a former USAF Captain and F-111 Aviator. 

Mr. Tobin enjoyed a robust full-service practice for 15 years of his career with both transactional and litigation experience. He represented property owners, business owners, and in-house counsel across a variety of industries, such as technology, banking / financial services, real estate, construction, and outdoor advertising. He worked with clients during every phase of the business cycle, from contract negotiation to courtroom advocacy, including handling a multi-million dollar transactions and litigating complex commercial disputes in Texas and federal court. Additionally, Mr. Tobin had a prominent role in running the business of his previous firm, where he served as President and on the Board of Directors. The combination of Mr. Tobin’s vast experience with McFarland’s singular focus provides McFarland’s clients the best of both worlds – a full service business lawyer channeling his experience to condemnation representation. He is admitted to the Texas and New York Bar Associations. Mr. Tobin received her J.D. degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law and his B.A. degree from the University of Buffalo.

Ms. Jokerst specializes in navigating intricate litigation for her clients, ensuring efficient resolutions in both State and Federal courts. With comprehensive experience from initial pleadings to trial, she consistently prioritizes client interests while mitigating risks. Ms. Jokerst is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School with a J.D. cum laude and is admitted to practice in Colorado and Minnesota. Her expertise spans business and commercial litigation, land use, zoning, and real estate. Active in legal associations, Ms. Jokerst contributes to Fairfield and Woods’ Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, reflecting her commitment to excellence in the legal field.

Mr. Mark is a partner at Moye White LLP who specializes in real estate and commercial focused litigation.  He has litigated many quiet title actions involving access easement disputes including claims of adverse possession and necessity.  Mr. Mark’s real estate practice also involves ownership and purchase/sale disputes, landlord/tenant issues, partition, and commission disputes.  He is a native Coloradan having grown up in the Denver-metro area where he continues to reside with his wife and two children. 

Ms. Moisan specializes in real estate, oil and gas title, and land use matters. Her comprehensive approach, informed by in-house and private practice roles, allows her to advise clients on multiple facets and mitigate business risks. With expertise in land entitlements, development, and commercial leases, Ms. Moisan’s real estate knowledge is extensive. Additionally, as an oil and gas title attorney, she excels in handling intricate state, federal, and tribal titles related to water and land use issues.

Mr. Osborn is an equity shareholder with Montgomery Little & Soran in Greenwood Village, Colorado. His practice is focused on real estate litigation, real estate transactions, and commercial litigation. He also helps numerous real estate and medical businesses by acting as their full-service corporate attorney. In addition to his work for clients, Mr. Osborn can be hired as an expert witness in cases involving real estate issues. He is licensed to practice in Colorado and Nebraska. Mr. Osborn represents a broad mix of clients but primarily handles matters relating to real estate title and access disputes, title insurance, boundary disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, leases, foreclosures, title agent negligence, liens, easements, real estate purchases and sales, real estate development, condominium conversions, real covenants, spurious liens, partitions, and real estate broker license complaint cases. Mr. Osborn is also a trial attorney and has tried 40 cases in his career. Mr. Osborn received the highest “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale Hubbell in 2014 and has maintained this prestigious rating since then. Mr. Osborn was also recognized as a 2018 and 2019 Super Lawyers – Rising Star.

Mr. Pittinos focuses his practice in the areas of real estate and commercial litigation. In his real estate litigation practice, Mr. Pittinos focuses on helping developers, landlords, and homeowners protect their property rights; he assists clients in resolving disputes over the purchase and development of real estate; and he frequently litigates disputes over boundaries, roads, easements, and leases. He has written and lectured about Colorado adverse possession law. Mr. Pittinos also helps to address real estate issues as a member of Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Englewood. In 2013 and 2014, he was selected as a rising star in real estate by Colorado Super Lawyers.

Prior to his service at TVA, Mr. Savage was in private survey practice for 10 years specializing in dispute resolution and expert witness services. He has surveyed several disputed state boundaries to resolve jurisdictional conflicts. Mr. Savage is an adjunct professor at Cleveland State Community College where he teaches courses in boundary law, geodesy, GIS, and surveying fundamentals. He has researched and retraced the historical surveys of Henry David Thoreau and has published several articles on the subject. Mr. Savage teaches exam review and continuing education seminars at various state and local conferences across the country.

William C. Brown, III, Associate at Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP in Huntington, WV Mr. Brown is a proud West Virginian whose practice focuses on creating, growing, defending, and advising businesses in Huntington and nationwide, generating value for owners and their communities. He helps clients with corporate formation and reorganization, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions. His experience also includes representing businesses in contract and real estate disputes, including litigation before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. He earned his J.D. degree from William & Mary Law School.

Mr. Davis is a member of the Business Law practice group and the Energy and Oil & Gas industry groups. His practice focuses on business litigation, mineral acquisitions and sales, and general commercial transactions. A former Assistant United States Attorney, Mr. Davis prosecuted over 40 criminal cases in the Southern District of West Virginia. He has handled numerous civil matters as well, serving as lead counsel in partition actions, condemnations, civil actions involving trespass, and quiet title claims. Mr. Davis has also represented a number of public utilities, public service districts, and motor carriers in rate and certification cases before the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. He is a former Marine Corps Captain, a 1999 graduate of Emory & Henry College, and a 2008 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law.

Ms. Kerns is a member of the firm’s Energy Team, focusing on coal and oil and gas law. She also practices in real estate development. Her work in the coal industry has included representing and advising coal operators and coal producers on various matters. Ms. Kerns served as counsel in the acquisition of coal properties for coal operators, and represented them in leasing rights, title disputes and curative judicial proceedings. She has also defended coal producers concerning leasing disputes. In the area of oil and gas law, Ms. Kerns has performed due diligence for multi-million dollar oil and gas operation acquisitions. She has represented oil and gas operators in acquisition of properties in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, and she has counseled oil and production companies regarding leasing rights in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Since the Fall of 2018, Ms. Kerns has served as an adjunct professor for the West Virginia University College of Law where she teaches the course on Coal, Oil and Gas Law. She earned her law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2011, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif and senior editor of The West Virginia Law Review. She is admitted to practice in West Virginia and before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia.

Prior to his service at TVA, Mr. Savage was in private survey practice for 10 years specializing in dispute resolution and expert witness services. He has surveyed several disputed state boundaries to resolve jurisdictional conflicts. Mr. Savage is an adjunct professor at Cleveland State Community College where he teaches courses in boundary law, geodesy, GIS, and surveying fundamentals. He has researched and retraced the historical surveys of Henry David Thoreau and has published several articles on the subject. Mr. Savage teaches exam review and continuing education seminars at various state and local conferences across the country.

Mr. Carey is committed to providing high-quality legal services at a fair price. He is a northern Michigan native who understands the nuances of practicing law and operating businesses here in the great north. Mr. Carey practices in the areas of real estate, environmental and water, estate planning, zoning, property taxation, and business organizations and startups.

Ms. Flanagan joined the Alliance for the Great Lakes staff in April 2015 as vice president for Policy after seven years as senior program officer at the Joyce Foundation. Ms. Flanagan is responsible for leading all aspects of the Alliance’s strategic policy, advocacy, and reform efforts to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Ms. Flanagan has been a regional leader in preventing Asian carp and other aquatic invasive species from reaching the Great Lakes. Under her leadership, the Alliance has expanded its efforts to develop policy solutions to deeply-rooted problems in Lake Erie and move toward a more inclusive Great Lakes policy agenda that strives to ensure all residents of the basin have access to safe, clean, and affordable drinking water. While with the Joyce Foundation, Ms. Flanagan led critical work that transformed the ability of the Great Lakes region to respond to its most significant water challenges. Prior to the Joyce Foundation, Ms. Flanagan worked with the National Wildlife Federation to lead state-by-state coordination of policy advocacy. She worked to secure support from every Great Lakes state legislature and governor to pass the Great Lakes Water Resources Compact, and pass the Compact into federal law through Congress. Earlier in her career, she developed deep roots within the Ohio non-profit and government sectors through her work with the Ohio Environmental Council. Ms. Flanagan received her B.A. degree in Environmental Studies from Denison University.

Mr. Glenn is a partner at Kuhn Rogers PLC, Northern Michigan’s largest law firm. Mr. Glenn practices in the areas of real property, construction, business, and environmental law. Mr. Glenn represents clients in both transactional and litigation capacities. He is a graduate of the University of Detroit School of Law with a J.D. degree in 2011 and Central Michigan University with a B.S. degree in 2007. Mr. Glenn has been recognized as “One to Watch” by Best Lawyers (2021, 2022, 2023).

Ms. Hlywa Topp has been actively involved in environmental and natural resource law in the state of Michigan since 1980. With 13 years employment as a conservation officer with the Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, and over 30 years of private law practice, she has the experience to see an environmental issue from many sides. Ms. Topp is a 1978 cum laude graduate of Wayne State University Law School and the principal of Topp Law PLC. She is the past chair of the Environmental Law Section Council of the State Bar of Michigan. Ms. Topp is a frequent speaker and published author on environmental, natural resource, and oil and gas law issues and has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2017.

Mr. Opalewski is a partner at Dalton & Tomich. He focuses his practice on land use and zoning litigation, including riparian rights, as well as constitutional litigation. He has significant experience in all aspects of litigation and has represented individuals, religious institutions, small to mid-size businesses, large businesses, and municipalities. The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) is an area of particular interest. Additionally, Mr. Opalewski has successfully supported developers seeking approval from local planning commissions across the state of Michigan.

 Mr. Sniadecki is a MSUe certified zoning admin and master citizen planner. He got his master of science degree in Business Administration from Indiana University (South Bend). Mr. Sniadecki retired after 37.5 years of service in a nation-wide governmental agency. He was the lead and consolidated petitioner in the Eagle Lake contested permit process involving a boating access site (BAS). He is a frequent contributor of timely articles for the MLSA Newsletter and The Michigan Riparian since 2012. In 2012, he achieved MLSA Riparian of the Year.

Ms. Volzer executes policy analysis, advocacy, and project implementation under the Agriculture and Water Restoration sections of the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ strategy. She implements work across the Basin, particularly in Ohio, to achieve the Alliance’s agriculture and water goals. Prior to joining the Alliance, Ms. Volzer served as an attorney at the Ohio Legislative Service Commission for over a decade. In that role, she provided legal research, bill analysis, and legislative drafting services on natural resources, agriculture, environment, transportation, and public safety matters to members of the Ohio General Assembly. Ms. Volzer holds a B.A. degree in Political Science and International Studies from Wright State University and a J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Mr. Deverman is vice president and national environmental planning leader for STV, a national planning, engineering, and architecture firm. Mr. Deverman has over 35-years-experience managing NEPA environmental impact assessment projects for transportation infrastructure improvements. He oversaw Phase I environmental, Phase II design, and Phase III construction management services for the $5 billion Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program, a public-private partnership between the USDOT, IDOT, CDOT, Cook County, Metra, Amtrak, AAR, and the nation’s freight railroads. Mr. Deverman is currently managing the Rock Island Third Main Improvements Project, a 41-mile rail and yard improvements project. He is a past president of the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) and IAEP (IL Chapter) and he is the chair of NAEP’s Leadership Development Committee. He is a Certified Environmental Professional by Eminence and a NAEP Fellow for his service and over 30-year commitment to NAEP and the environmental professions. Mr. Deverman is a board trustee of the Academy of Board-Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP), a member of The Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards. He is also an adjunct professor at Northwestern University teaching a Masters in Project Management course in NEPA and Context Sensitive Solutions. He is a Founding Board Director of the International Professional Association of Transport and Health (IPATH). Mr. Deverman farmed for a living while attending college, and he is currently the Farm LLC business manager. His education includes a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois in Urbana, an M.A. degree in English from the University of Illinois in Springfield, and post-graduate studies in NEPA and related environmental studies.

Mr. Smith, Ph.D. is a nationally-recognized leader in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance with over 29 years of experience in project and program management, technical analysis, policy development, and training/education for a wide range of public and private sector clients. He is currently a senior vice president and the national practice leader for WSP USA’s Environmental Policy and Process Group. Mr. Smith has managed and provided compliance review for some of the nation’s largest, most complex, and highly controversial projects, including major energy, transportation, and water infrastructure projects, regulation of genetically engineered plants, commercial space transportation operations, and approval of new fuel economy standards for all vehicles operated in the U.S. He has provided training and strategic advice for NEPA, CEQA, and related environmental compliance requirements as a faculty member at the UC Davis Extension Planning and Sustainability Program, the UCLA Extension Environmental Studies and Sustainability Programs, the NEPA Certificate Program at the Quinney College of Natural Resources at Utah State University, and as a senior consultant at The Shipley Group. From 2008 until the program ended in 2014, Mr. Smith was a faculty instructor for the NEPA Certificate Program at the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, a program offered in conjunction with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). He is a past recipient of a Science & Technology Policy Fellowship with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) at EPA’s Office of Water and Office of Federal Activities in Washington, DC. From 1998 to 2007, he was a professor of Environmental and Natural Resources Sciences at Humboldt State University (now California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt) in northern California.

Ms. Wilson-McNerney is of Counsel with Schwabe. She provides legal advice to public- and private-sector developers building commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects in a wide range of settings, from high-density urban centers to remote rural areas and coastline zones. Ms. Wilson-McNerney also defend project approvals before local and state administrative review boards and in federal and state court, when necessary. Whether managing the interlocking pieces of generational infrastructure projects or landmark renovations, she leverages her network of consultant relationships to support strategic, efficient, and successful project development. Ms. Wilson-McNerney represents private and public owners and developers of large retail, office, sports and entertainment, industrial, energy, multifamily residential, and other commercial projects. These projects often entail navigating complex regulatory requirements; appropriately scaled environmental review; and thoughtful negotiations with agencies, Native American tribes, and project neighbors. She also collaborates with clients on water supply and water rights issues in project development and assists in land use, environmental, and water rights due diligence for corporate and real estate transactions. Ms. Wilson-McNerney earned her J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law.

Mr. Hock is a professional engineer with over 10 years of experience in the field of environmental engineering and water resources management. He holds a degree in Environmental Engineering from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Mr. Hock has worked for the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Water for over seven years. His current role is in managing the statewide Water Withdrawal Program where he performs engineering reviews of water withdrawal permit applications and provides permitting guidance, application guidance, and outreach to the public.

Mr. Kappel earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Penn State. He has worked as a hydrologist for the U.S. Forest Service in Missouri and Wisconsin. For about 45 years he has studied the hydrogeology of upstate New York with the U.S. Geological Survey – New York Water Science Center. At present he is a hydrogeologist emeritus with the New York Water Science Center. Past investigations include the Onondaga Trough, studying the movement of natural brine to Onondaga Lake at Syracuse, NY; study of mudboil (mud-volcano) activity in the Onondaga Creek Valley; study of landslides in upstate New York – in relation to glacial lake clays; aquifer studies in central and western New York, and carbonate and evaporite karst throughout New York. Presently, in his emeritus status, he is assisting various projects in central and western New York in the collection and analysis of data.

Mr. Kuzia-Carmel is an assistant geologist in the Division of Water (DOW) at NYSDEC Central Office in Albany. Mr. Kuzia-Carmel has over 10 years of combined experience in federal disaster response, environmental consulting, and as a technical professional for the State of New York. He has worked for NYSDEC for over six years and currently works within the Water Withdrawal Program, assisting regional staff with the review of new and modified Water Withdrawal Permit applications. He specializes in the review of applications involving new or modified groundwater sources and aquifer pumping tests. Mr. Kuzia-Carmel holds a degree in Environmental Geology from Binghamton University.

Mr. McCluskey is employed by Everett J Prescott as the Western Erosion Control & Stormwater Specialist, and he is experienced in the promotion and education of various product lines related to stormwater, geosynthetics, erosion control, sediment control, and ground stabilization. In this role Mr. McCluskey is in contact with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and he also works closely with engineers, landscape architects, municipalities, and contractors in both the public and private sector. He is active in several professional organizations, frequently conducts presentations to educate decision makers, is involved in training EJ Prescott employees, and manages product sales and promotions in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Indiana, and Ohio. Mr. McCluskey holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Potsdam.

Mr. Ophori is a professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University. He is a geo-environmental scientist and specialist, with extensive experience in the mapping and modeling of large-scale groundwater flow and contaminant transport for application to the solution of environmental problems. In the past, he worked as a hydrogeological consultant to both the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, and Alberta Environment, Alberta, Canada. He was a research scientist with the Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Program of the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Canada, from 1989 to 1995. From 2007 to 2010, he was the chairperson of the Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, USA.

Mr. Rigano has concentrated his practice exclusively in environmental law for more than three decades. He has served in the Enforcement Division of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, where he was involved in a variety of water pollution control programs and was environmental counsel to the New York Power Authority. Mr. Rigano was environmental counsel for the New York Power Authority. He was employed for five years as an environmental scientist conducting research on the environmental effects of electric power generation. Long Island Business News has featured him in their “Who’s Who in the Law” edition. Mr. Rigano is the Chair of the Environmental and Energy Law Section of the New York State Bar Association from 2022 to 2023. He earned his J.D. degree from Hofstra University School of Law.

Mr.. Williams has a B.A. degree in Geology from Colgate University, and an M.S. degree in Geosciences from Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Williams currently is the groundwater specialist for the U. S. Geological Survey Water Science Center in New York. He has worked on a wide range of groundwater projects throughout the Northeast in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Pennsylvania Geological Survey, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, and Geological Survey of Canada. He has provided support and training in borehole geophysics for Survey offices throughout the U. S. and for water agencies in the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kurdistan, and India.

Mr. Foster is an experienced professional with a track record of measurable impact in certified organic and sustainable food & agricultural projects, business, and initiatives. His 30 years in corporate, small- scale, and non-profit enterprise environments has earned him national recognition in organic certification & policy, as well as business strategy, growth management, and strategic planning, all focused developing and growing the organic sector.

John’s educational background in diverse fields such as Environmental Studies, Literature, Ecological Horticulture, and Leadership Development. John spent over a decade a technical reviewer and organic inspector throughout North America, specializing in complex, global supply chains and food processing environments. For over ten years, he managed organic compliance at Earthbound Farm and then under White Wave Foods and Danone NA ownership of the Earthbound Farm BU, he served as Director of Supply Chain Strategy, being responsible for compliance with all customer and regulatory mandates for all field, co-manufacturer, and processing operations. John has consulted for over a decade in all aspects of the organic sector including certification management, business development, compliance, strategy, and change management.

John has served on many industry boards and committees providing guidance and leadership for the organic community, for example, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) – Handler Representative 2010-2015, California Organic Products Advisory Committee (COPAC) 2007-2013, and the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) Board of Directors 2000-2006. John currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA).

John is experienced in the development, implementation, and monitoring of National Organic Program standards for crop production, livestock, processing, wholesale, distribution, and retail operations. For the last two years, John and Wolf & Associates has focused on solving compliance problems and challenges for their clients related to new regulations under the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) initiative, speaking widely on the subject to numerous private and public sector audiences in the U.S. and abroad.

Mr. Foster, Chief Operating Officer, is passionate about all things organic. His experiences over 30 years in the organic sector are as diverse as the organic industry itself—farming in Oregon, serving on the National Organic Standards Board, organic inspection and certification management, organic business development, supply chain strategy, and change management, among others. John works across all areas of the agency and especially relishes working with innovative ideas and long-term strategic initiatives, bringing positive change through enterprising, impactful, and creative problem solving. A current focus area is expanding W&A’s advisory capacity to best serve all facets of the organic community, addressing near-term demands as well as long-term aspirations.

Ms. Phillips, Director of Business Development and Technical Affairs at Strengthening Organic Systems, LLC. Ms. Phillips brings a fusion of agricultural heritage, regulatory expertise, and organic certification expertise. With roots in a third-generation farm, education in animal science, and a lifetime of hands-on involvement in animal production, she approaches food production with a combination of traditional insight and an eye toward ecological health. Currently living on a small farm and continuing in the family beef production business, her practical experience enriches her professional endeavors. As a seasoned organic certification expert, Johanna champions equitable enforcement of regulations to support farmers and safeguard industry integrity. Her role in critical interagency fraud investigations underscores her commitment to strong organic standards. As a previous leader in the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and global sustainable certification leader Ecocert, formerly an OTA Board Member, she blends regulatory knowledge with industry foresight, offering valuable insights to professionals navigating organic agriculture laws.

Ms. Wyard has worked in organic certification and policy for over 28 years. Prior to SOS, she served for more than a dozen years as the vice president of Regulatory and Technical Affairs for the Organic Trade Association (OTA) where she worked on the development of policy strategy through regulatory engagement in the interest of OTA’s mission and its members. While at the trade association, Wyard was the lead developer and author of the association’s Organic Fraud Prevention Guide, now the industry standard reference for excellence in achieving integrity across complex organic global supply chains. In her early career, Wyard was an organic farmer, an organic inspector, and served as Oregon Tilth’s Technical Specialist in organic policy and technical review of materials for use in organic products. She holds an advanced degree in Fermentation Science, served on the OMRI Board of Directors for 12 years and was the North American representative on the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Advisory Board. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO).

Dr. Hermansen is a professional land surveyor, professional engineer, and attorney at law. He earned his undergraduate degree and a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, his M.S. degree in Surveying and Mapping from the University of Wisconsin, and a law degree from West Virginia University. He taught law, engineering, and surveying at the University of Maine, and he actively practices in the areas of land development, real estate, construction, professional liability, mediation, arbitration, and boundary location. Dr. Hermansen is the author or co-author of several articles and law reviews on surveying, land development, easements, and boundary retracement, including several Maine State Bar Association practice series.

Ms. Bobich, supervises a talented team of ecologists and biologists based out of Davey Resource Group, Inc.’s, Indiana offices. She is a professional wetland scientist, is proficient with NEPA work and projects, and has been trained by the Ohio Department of Transportation in Ecological Surveys and Waterways Permitting. In addition to managing a large portfolio of diverse and complex projects, Ms. Bobich also generates pricing and proposals for a wide range of consulting and restoration projects. She works on field investigations, wetland and stream permitting, restoration and mitigation design, native landscape design, best management practice plans, construction oversight, violation resolution and facilitation, and client and agency coordination. She holds an undergraduate degree from the SPEA program at Indiana University and a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Ball State University.

Ms. Bruce has over 19 years of sales and marketing experience serving Florida’s mitigation banking credit industry. Her vast background in the wetland mitigation and habitat conservation banks industry has designated her as one of Florida’s most sought-after mitigation bank sales brokers. Mrs. Bruce is passionate about partnering with mitigation bankers, environmental consultants and developers to aid in the mitigation process. She is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and forecasts that support existing relationships with industry partners and promote future growth for the industry.

Ms. Church, is an environmental scientist with Snyder & Associates. She has over 14 years of professional environmental experience. Before she started her career as an environmental scientist at Snyder & Associates, she worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers in Rock Island, Jacksonville, and Omaha Districts after graduating from Iowa State University in 2009. Her area of expertise focuses on wetland delineations, stream assessments, Section 404 permitting, and wetland and stream mitigation banking documentation

Ms. Herrera is an aquatic biologist with over eight years of experience in natural resource assessment, including wetland delineations, environmental permitting, stream assessments, mussel/macroinvertebrate surveys and identification, and threatened and endangered species surveys. She graduated with a B.S. degree in Biology and Program in the Environment (PitE) from the University of Michigan and an M.S. degree in Water Resource Science from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Ms. Herrera recently moved back to the mitten to work for Holland Engineering’s Environmental Group. She holds a USFWS permit to survey and handle federally listed mussel species. Her favorite mussels are the spectaclecase and snuffbox.

Ms. Keefer, MS has been a restoration biologist for the Stream + Wetlands Foundation (S+W) since June 2020, and she has eight years of experience working in the natural resources field. She is responsible for preparing and overseeing coordination of S+W’s mitigation project submittals to the Interagency Review Team. During her time at S+W, she has been instrumental in the submission and approval of over 20 in-lieu fee (ILF), mitigation bank, and permitee responsible projects. To date, the S+W ILF program is fully in compliance with all its advance credit sales obligations. Prior to joining the S+W team, Ms. Keefer worked for a northeast Ohio environmental consulting firm where she primarily worked on mitigation projects. She also worked at two different environmental test laboratories performing soil and water analyses using sophisticated equipment. During her formal education, she conducted a rigorous research study in native species revegetation and seed ecology. Ms. Keefer published her findings as the primary author of a peer reviewed research paper that appeared in the Journal of Rangeland Ecology and Management.

Mr. Strain has over 30 years of experience with all aspects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance including preparation of environmental assessments (EA), environmental impact statements (EIS), categorical exclusions (CE) and other NEPA documentation, baseline biological assessments, and habitat evaluation procedure (HEP) analyses; threatened and endangered species surveys and critical habitat assessments; wetland and stream evaluations; cultural resource investigations; and vegetative community surveys. Mr. Strain’s particular expertise is in wetland science; including delineation, creation, and restoration of wetlands for mitigation and wildlife habitat; Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 and 401 permitting; and design of constructed wetland treatment systems.

As a Principal in the Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental practice group, Ms. Glynn focuses on business and real estate transactions, representing individuals, businesses, municipalities and nonprofit organizations in sales, acquisitions and other commercial agreements. Chelsea was recognized by the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2026 edition for her work in Real Estate Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. She is a frequent speaker at Real Estate and Land Use conferences and has published multiple articles in the American Bar Association’s Probate & Property journal.

As Chair of the Land Use and Real Estate Practice Group, Mr. Howsley’s practice focuses on land use and real estate development and is deeply intertwined to the home building industry in the Northwest. He is recognized regionally for his advocacy of the development community. Jamie represents companies, developers, and builders throughout the Pacific Northwest. He has successfully represented clients in a range of complex land use/development projects, including advocacy for large scale master planned developments throughout Washington and Oregon, getting new land into urban growth areas, and working with local governments on complex and creative financing tools to build necessary infrastructure.

Mr. Raju, an adept trial lawyer with over 15 years of experience, specializes in real estate litigation, landlord-tenant disputes, land use, and general litigation. With a remarkable track record of over 150 jury and judge trails, he stands out for actively engaging in courtroom experiences, distinguishing him from many in his field. Born in Chicago and raised in rural East Texas, his legal career began as a prosecutor in Portland, and over the last nine years in private practice, he has become a go-to resource for clients with real estate issues in the state of Oregon.

With a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University, and a subsequent master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering and Surveying, he brings over a decade of industry experience. His career spans roles with Kiewit, Civil West Engineering, and the City of Coos Bay, culminating in his current position as the owner and operator of Estabrook Land Surveying.

Mr. Trinchero represents clients in litigation relating to business and real estate disputes, condemnation and eminent domain, property tax appeals, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, federal and state securities law, enforcement of noncompetition agreements, False Claims Act violations, and shareholder class action and derivative lawsuits. He is experienced in litigating cases in state and federal court, as well as in private arbitrations

Mr. Bowcock has been appointed to serve on several Watermaster Boards by California Superior Courts since 1990. He is a licensed California Grade V Water Treatment Operator and maintains various other water industry licenses. He routinely provides expert witness work to legal firms in the specific area of water resource management. Mr. Bowcock has decades of experience in designing, running, and advising municipal drinking water systems around the country and around the world. He is a water consultant to environmentalist in Erin Brockovich, who brought the lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electrical in California and was featured in the 2000 movie Erin Brockovich.

Mr. Cossich, Jr., is the senior partner of Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor, L.L.C. He earned a B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Tulane University in 1980 and a J.D. degree, cum laude, from Tulane School of Law in 1983. His law practice focuses in the areas of personal injury, admiralty, complex business litigation, class action, multi district litigation and insurance law. Mr. Cossich, Jr. has experience litigating cases arising out of contamination caused by trichloroethylene (TCE) and perfluoronated chemicals (PFCs). He served on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for the BP Multidistrict Litigation and as class counsel for all plaintiffs in the economic and property class settlement. Mr. Cossich, Jr., is also one of the top hurricane litigation attorneys in the country. He has recovered for his clients, tens of millions of dollars in damages resulting out of lawsuits from natural disasters and oil contamination.

Mr. Finn is an Environmental Engineer in EPA’s Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water, Capacity and Compliance Division in Washington, D.C. He has 30 years of experience in public water supplies and oversight of public water system, Prior to coming to EPA, he was a field engineer with the California Department of Health Drinking Water Program performing oversight of public water systems in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a registered professional engineer and a certified water treatment plant operator.

 Mr. Fortunato is an attorney in the firm of Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola and Taylor, L.L.C. and has been with the firm since 2021. Prior to joining the firm, he was an assistant district attorney for over a decade in Louisiana’s Twenty-Fourth Judicial District in Jefferson Parish. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Mr. Fortunato gained extensive jury-trial experience, argued successfully before his appellate court, served as his office’s liaison to the Louisiana District Attorneys Association and as a member of its legislative solutions team, and was the chief prosecutor of his division. Before law school, he taught at his alma mater, Jesuit High School New Orleans. Mr. Fortunato is a graduate of Villanova University and Loyola University New Orleans’ College of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court.

Ms. James recently joined EPA as a Physical Scientist in the Office of Water, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Capacity and Compliance Assistance Division. Prior to this, she worked as a fellow in the EPA’s Office of Children’s Health Protection, and as an Environmental Health Coordinator for WE ACT for Environmental Justice. Ms. James holds a B.S. degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Richmond and an MPH degree in Environmental Health from Emory University.

Ms. Smith is a Physical Scientist in EPA’s Office of Water, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Capacity and Compliance Assistance Division. She has eight years of experience in the Drinking Water and Wastewater sector, where she applies her expertise to support drinking water systems of concern. She holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biology from Virginia State University, as well as a doctorate in Public Health from Capella University. She has a passion for mentoring STEM students and volunteering in the community.

Ms. Vacs Renwick is an Environmental Engineer in EPA’s Office of Water, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Capacity and Compliance Assistance Division, where she has worked on drinking water rule development and implementation, workforce development, and technical assistance projects. Before joining EPA in 2016, she worked as a water quality and regulatory compliance engineer at the Alameda County Water District in Fremont, California, and served as a water and sanitation volunteer in the US Peace Corps in Peru. Ms. Vacs Renwick has an Sc.B. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Brown University and a Master of Engineering in Water Quality and Environmental Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is a registered professional engineer in the District of Columbia.