Downey Brand Partner Meredith Nikkel Appointed to Foundation Committee

September 9, 2025

Downey Brand is pleased to announce that Meredith Nikkel, a partner in our water law practice, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law’s Virtual Education Committee.

In this role, Meredith will contribute her deep expertise in water law to help the Foundation develop timely and engaging webinars that provide valuable continuing education opportunities to its members. The Foundation’s Virtual Education Committee plays a vital part in making high-quality programming accessible to natural resources and energy professionals across the country.

Meredith has been an active contributor to the Foundation for years. She most recently served as Program Chair for the Water Law Section for the Foundation’s 2025 Annual Institute, held in Whistler, British Columbia, and previously served on the Conference Planning Committee for the Water Law Institute in 2022 and 2023.

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law is an educational, non-profit organization dedicated to the scholarly and practical study of all aspects of natural resources and energy law. The Foundation is known for fostering collegial professional relationships among its members, including lawyers, academics, and students, and for high-quality, scholarly, and practical educational offerings.