Rachel is a trusted advisor to clients navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of environmental law and corporate sustainability. With over a decade of experience across private practice, in government service, and as in-house counsel for a Fortune Global 500 company, she brings a distinctly comprehensive perspective to every matter. Rachel's clients benefit from her ability to anticipate regulatory changes, develop practical compliance strategies, and resolve issues efficiently, turning complex legal requirements into business opportunities.

Her practice spans the full spectrum of environmental compliance and enforcement, including permitting, hazardous waste management, air and water quality, and product stewardship. As a former enforcement attorney at the US Environmental Protection Agency, Rachel has successfully led internal investigations, negotiated with government agencies, and defended clients in high-stakes actions. Her guidance is anchored in real-world results, including negotiating multimillion-dollar settlements and overseeing the remediation of complex Superfund sites. She has designed and implemented compliance programs and management systems, drawing on her hands-on experience as in-house counsel overseeing monitorship-driven process improvements.

Rachel has been recognized as a leader in sustainability strategy and ESG risk management. She partners with executive teams to set and attain ambitious sustainability targets, understand and fulfill climate disclosure obligations, manage supply chain risks, and build robust reporting frameworks.

Clients value Rachel's strategic mindset, clear communication, and commitment to practical, business-oriented solutions, particularly in high-pressure and sensitive situations. Whether helping organizations stay ahead of regulatory trends or guiding them through challenging government negotiations, Rachel is dedicated to facilitating her clients' achievement of both compliance and their broader business goals.

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Education
JD, Yale Law School, 2011

BA, English, Yale University, cum laude, 2008