Todd advises companies and executives nationwide when environmental, regulatory, or enforcement issues suddenly place operations, leadership, or reputation under scrutiny, and early decisions carry outsized risk. He is frequently consulted at the earliest stages of a matter, when facts are still emerging and choices made in the first days can shape the trajectory of an investigation or enforcement action. Drawing on his experience as a former US Department of Justice environmental crimes prosecutor, US Coast Guard judge advocate, and more than a decade in private practice, Todd helps clients assess risk, develop practical strategies, and anticipate how government agencies are likely to approach a matter.

Clients turn to Todd-a member of Hunton's team designated Environmental Group of the Year by Law360 13 times since 2011-when allegations of wrongdoing arise, regulators request information or begin asking questions, or an accident, compliance issue, or permitting challenge threatens to escalate. He regularly conducts internal investigations and defends administrative, civil judicial, and criminal enforcement actions involving alleged violations of federal law. In parallel, Todd counsels clients on compliance strategies, federal permitting and project development issues, compliance with existing natural resource permits, and responses to industrial accidents and worker fatality investigations.

Todd's government experience shapes his approach to advising clients under scrutiny. As a former federal prosecutor, he led investigations and prosecutions of complex environmental cases involving water and air pollution, hazardous waste, wildlife offenses, and related white collar crimes, including conspiracy, false statements, obstruction, money laundering, and smuggling. That experience allows him to help clients understand how regulators are likely to frame an issue, potentially avoid early missteps that can expand exposure, and make informed decisions about posture, timing, and engagement with the government. He develops tailored, situation-specific solutions that balance legal risk with operational and business realities.

Todd advises clients across a range of regulated industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, agriculture, public utilities, automotive parts, maritime and shipping, railroads, and food distribution. He has worked extensively with federal agencies such as the US Department of Justice, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Army Corps of Engineers, US Coast Guard, US Maritime Administration, and US Department of the Interior, as well as with state regulatory counterparts.

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Education
JD, Master of Studies, Environmental Law, Vermont Law School, 2000

BA, Administration of Justice and Politics, Salve Regina University, 1997