Ralph A. Child Named to American College of Environmental Lawyers
10/1/2009
Boston, MA - Ralph Child, a Member in the Environmental Practice of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. has been named to the distinguished American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL). ACOEL is a professional association of the nation's top private sector lawyers who practice in the field of environmental law. Membership is by invitation and members are recognized by their peers as preeminent in their field. ACOEL members are dedicated to: maintaining and improving the ethical practice of environmental law; the administration of justice; and the development of environmental law at both the state and federal level.
"It is fitting that Ralph has received this honor," said Jeff Porter, a Member and Chair of Mintz Levin's Environmental Practice. "There's no question that he is one of the leading experts in the field of environmental law. The American College of Environmental Lawyers will benefit from Ralph's involvement."
Mr. Child's practice involves regulatory strategy, advocacy, and litigation, with a strong focus on environmental policy and enforcement. Major clients include: energy project developers, manufacturers, real estate developers and public agencies, whom he advises on air, waste, contaminated site, and water pollution issues. Mintz Levin's environmental law practice is well known for its expertise in environmental litigation, major project permitting (including cutting edge energy projects) and Brownfield redevelopment.
From 1996 to 1999, Mr. Child served as General Counsel to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the principal environmental regulatory agency in Massachusetts, with over 50 regulatory programs. He has been named as a leading environmental lawyer in Massachusetts by Chambers USA: America"s Leading Lawyers for Business.
Mr. Child serves on the Board of Directors of Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the leading association of Massachusetts business interests, and on the Board of Directors of the Environmental Business Council of New England. He has chaired the Boston Bar Association's Environmental Law Section, and frequently speaks on environmental issues at continuing legal education seminars.
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