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ACC HoustonACC Houston International Legal Affairs Practice Group CLE: Permitting Reform
Perhaps the Most Important Environmental Policy Debate in Washington This Year. What Every International Investor needs to Know.
April 9, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | McCormick & Schmick's
Join us for a practical discussion regarding what is expected to be one of the most important environmental policy debates in Washington this year: permitting reform. Through the lens of Womble Bond Dickinson Environment attorneys, Ana Gutiérrez and Jess Portmess, and Senior Health, Environment & Safety Counsel for Marathon Oil, Celia Peressini, we will navigate the history of permitting reform efforts, frame the current posture, and dive into practical realities of what local and foreign investor in-house counsel can expect. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers
Ana Gutiérrez, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson - Ana is recognized for her knowledge of environmental and permitting issues affecting many industries and counsels companies in implementing compliance programs, climate initiatives, and transactional due diligence across a range of environmental issues.
Jessica Portmess, Senior Counsel, Womble Bond Dickinson - Jess has nearly a decade of government experience implementing, enforcing, and formulating environmental regulations and policy and has worked on a range of enforcement and compliance matters affecting various industries, focusing on air quality regulations.
Celia Peressini, Senior Counsel, Health, Environment & Safety, Marathon Oil - Responsible for management of enterprise-wide health, environment and safety law team which includes day-to-day counseling, management of investigations and enforcement matters, permitting, and regulatory interpretations as it relates to air, waste, water, OSHA, transportation, CERCLA, remediation, sustainability and climate change.
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