Director, Environment and Safety Regulatory Affairs

• Oct 2018 - Present

Manager, Regulatory Affairs

• May 2014 - Present

Associate with the Environment, Energy & Resources Group

• Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

• Defended multinational mining companies against MSHA enforcement actions alleging negligence and wrongful termination under the Mine Act, which successfully prevented the shutdown of mines. • Advised global energy and agricultural companies on environmental laws and policies to streamline permit processing as well as defended against challenges to their existing Clean Air Act permits. • Proposed legislative amendments and new regulations to congressional committee staff that resulted in MSHA reconsidering its rule on underground mine structures.• Led team of 40 lawyers in comprehensive document production for multinational energy company.• Drafted white papers analyzing environmental and workplace safety statutes, regulations, and policies to promote compliance. Publications include: "Authority of the EPA and OSHA at Marcellus Shale Well Sites," Marcellus Shale Coalition (forthcoming) and "Mine Safety and Health," American Law of Mining 2d, Ch. 201 (2013 Update). • Persuaded a U.S. Attorney’s Office to file a Rule 35 motion that resulted in a U.S. District Court judge substantially reducing a pro bono client’s sentence.

Clerkship with the Honorable Jerold Feldman

• Aug 2010 - Oct 2012

• Drafted decisions and orders, including Sec’y of Labor v. Conhsor Mining, LLC, 34 FMSHRC 334 (Jan. 2012) (ALJ), a case of first impression, which addressed the meaning of a “repeated flagrant violation” under the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act.• Mediated and resolved numerous civil penalty disputes. Evaluated proposed multimillion dollar settlements and presented findings to the Court.

Summer Associate

• May 2009 - Aug 2009

• Advised clients on state and federal energy regulatory proceedings, including a Colorado Public Utility Commission case granting approval for a transmission line required to distribute power from a 200-megawatt wind farm in southern Colorado.

Summer Law Clerk

• May 2008 - Aug 2008

• Investigated alleged Clean Air Act violations and drafted a report that served as the basis for the EPA voiding over 200,000 permits and for the DOJ filing a complaint against MotorScience Inc. in U.S. District Court resulting in a $3.6 million settlement.

Staff Assistant

• Feb 2007 - Aug 2007

• Evaluated legislative hearing records and drafted questions to Bush Administration officials regarding energy and environmental laws including the Energy Policy Act, the Mercury Export Ban, and the Safe Drinking Water Act.