The task of managing environmental risks and liabilities and attending to environmental regulatory issues has never been more critical to the success of commercial and industrial enterprises than it is today. Expanding domestic and international environmental regulatory regimes are creating new compliance obligations for companies operating in an increasingly global marketplace. Truly global environmental issues, such as climate change and water scarcity, have energized the populace and increased environmental awareness and activism. Sustainability initiatives are also transforming the way in which companies are defining environmental performance and compliance. Our North American Environmental Practice Group provides comprehensive environmental counsel to assist clients in the proactive management of these environmental risks and challenges and the pursuit of strategies to capitalize on business opportunities presented by evolving regulatory regimes. Our full-service domestic practice..