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SPR Attorneys Recognized for Excellence by Best Lawyers®

August 21, 2023

  Nine SPR lawyers have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® , a peer-reviewed ranking of distinguished attorneys in various practice areas. Michael S. Bogin was named 2024 Best Lawyers in America “Lawyer of the Year” for Environmental Law in New York. Steven  Barshov, Michael S. Bogin, Mark A.…

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SPR Associate Additions Since Fall 2022: Ahlia Bethea, Amy Cassidy, Daniel Goldberg-Gradess, Jack Nelson

July 7, 2023

SPR has expanded our associate ranks since November 2022 with new colleagues Ahlia Bethea, Amy Cassidy, Daniel Goldberg-Gradess, and Jack Nelson. Ahlia Bethea joins the SPR team after earning a joint JD/MPH from Columbia Law School and Columbia University’s Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health. She has experience with renewable energy development projects, brownfield…

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SPR Principal Marc Reisler to Speak About Renewable Energy Credits and the Inflation Reduction Act

July 5, 2023

  On July 12, 2023, SPR Principal Marc Reisler will speak in a Strafford Live CLE Webinar entitled “Purchasing Renewable Energy Credits Amid the Inflation Reduction Act: Deal Terms and Key Considerations.” Registration is available HERE. Marc and his fellow panelists will discuss the current availability of renewable energy credits (RECs) and examine the Inflation…

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SPR Attorneys Discuss The Latest in Lead Paint and Water Safety Standards and Risks

May 18, 2023

On May 4, 2023, SPR hosted a webinar to highlight two key issues for building owners and managers in 2023: lead-based paint and waterborne pathogens. A recording of the webinar is available here, and if needed, the password is: 5pY@&Qw! The legal requirements and standards of care in both areas are evolving, with increased attention…

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SPR Principal John-Patrick Curran to Present CLE on Negotiating Environmental Site Access Agreements

May 8, 2023

  On June 13, 2023, SPR Principal John-Patrick Curran will speak in a Strafford Live Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Panel entitled “Structuring Environmental Site Access Agreements: Avoiding Costly Pitfalls.” Registration is available HERE. The program will provide information and insights for lawyers negotiating the terms of site access agreements used in the transaction and remediation contexts, with a…

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SPR Principal Dan Chorost Named As A Power Player in Climate, Energy and Sustainability by amNY Metro and PoliticsNY

May 5, 2023

  Congratulations to SPR Principal Dan Chorost for making the inaugural list of Power Players in Climate, Energy and Sustainability published by amNY Metro and PoliticsNY. The listing highlights Dan’s trailblazing work with developers and governmental entities to advance offshore wind development in New York. Dan helps clients navigate the environmental review and permitting processes…

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