Environmental, Land Use, and Natural Resources

Sustainable Development

J.D., with highest distinction, The John Marshall Law School, 1978

Graduate Studies and Teaching Assistantship, Miami University (Ohio), 1974 to 1975

B.A., magna cum laude, Xavier University (Ohio), 1974

Potential Issues Arising at Multi-Parcel Urban Sites, and Potential Avenues for Dispute Resolution. Residential and Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Contaminated Property. Law Seminars International Seminar.

Overview of Development and Land Use Law in Washington; and, Environmental Laws Governing Property Development. Major Land Use Laws in Washington. National Business Institute Seminar.

Overview of Federal Wetland Requirements. Key Issues in Wetlands Regulation in Washington. National Business Institute Seminar.

Environmental Liability and Recent Legislation in Washington. Oil Spill Liability in Washington. Lorman Education Services Seminar.

Natural Resource Damage Assessment: A Defense Perspective on the New Department of Interior Rules. Eight Annual Hazardous Waste Law and Management Conference. University of Washington School of Law.

Overview of Spill Liability and Reporting Requirements in Oregon and Washington. Emergency Spill Response: New Technology and Liability Issues. Ater Wynne and Pacific Coast Environmental Inc. Conference.

Stormwater Permit Requirements for Industrial Facilities. Washington Oil Marketers Association Annual Convention.

American Bar Association

Environment, Energy, and Resources Section

Washington State Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Law Section

King County Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

The John Marshall Law School; Editor-in-Chief, Law Review (1978)

Representing ConocoPhillips Company in investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites and allocation of liability for remedial action costs.

Representing petroleum products distributors in purchase and sale or lease of marine terminals, bulk plants, cardlocks, and service stations.

Representing Arkema Inc., organizing and serving as common counsel to Formulation Customer Group, and ultimately serving as Steering Committee Chair on cleanup of Yakima Valley Spray/U-Haul Site.

Represented R. W. Rhine Inc., in settling potential liabilities for remedial action costs and natural resource damages at Tulalip Landfill Superfund Site, and in obtaining insurance funding for settlement.

Served as Washington counsel to partnership of Chevron Texaco and Edison Mission Energy in permitting, development, and financing of 150 megawatt March Point Cogeneration Project at oil refinery in Anacortes, Washington.

Represented National Semiconductor Corporation in sale of $100 million fabrication facility and 92-acre campus in Puyallup, Washington.