Responsible for drafting and review of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and related environmental documents for commercial, industrial, residential and energy sector projects.

Drafted California Department of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Agreements.

Represented client at hearing before the California Energy Commission in conjunction with its power plant siting and environmental review process.

Regularly coordinate with local, state and federal agencies to resolve land use entitlement issues.

Conducted environmental due diligence for mining operation on private and federal land.

Drafted and reviewed state Endangered Species Act permits for residential and commercial development.

Drafted and reviewed briefs and motions for submission to the California Energy Commission.

Regularly conduct extensive research and writing on environmental permitting and land use issues.

Advised clients on compliance with the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA).

Drafted national mining law yearly update materials for American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) Mining and Land Resource Institute meeting.

Prepared objections, oppositions and memoranda on asbestos and other complex civil litigation issues.  

Drafted and answered discovery, prepared General Order responses and attended depositions.

Assisted in gathering and summarizing data for environmental justice report for U.C. Hastings Public Law Research Institute.

Researched and evaluated franchise agreements and power plant decommissioning issues for the City of San Francisco.

Researched and evaluated energy supplier franchise agreements for the City and County of San Francisco.

Assessed power plant decommissioning requirements for the City and County of San Francisco.

Researched and addressed redevelopment and municipal law issues for the City of Oakland.

Assisted in gathering and summarizing data for environmental justice report for U.C. Hastings Public Law Research Institute.