Washington, DC Office Welcomes Former Chief of EPA Waste Enforcement Branch Lynne Davies

Bringing more than 15 years of distinguished experience in environmental enforcement, compliance, and policy at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lynne’s arrival enhances B&D’s capabilities to advise clients on high-stakes Resource Conservation and Recovery Act hazardous waste, emerging contaminant, and coal-combustion residuals enforcement and compliance matters across industry sectors. At EPA, Lynne directed complex investigations—including traditional hazardous waste matters, technical assessments of coal ash impoundments, and evaluations of emerging contaminant migration, such as PFAS. Her leadership produced landmark results, such as securing over $500 million in financial assurance from phosphate fertilizer manufacturers and negotiating consent decrees resolving alleged violations of major environmental statutes. Lynne is excited to represent clients in complex multi-disciplinary investigations, and counsel them on the evolving federal hazardous and solid waste regulatory landscape.

Baltimore Office Expands Capabilities with Addition of Georgia Spies

Drawing on her experience across EPA, nonprofits, and private practice, Georgia advises clients on environmental and natural resources matters. Georgia joined B&D after working as an Associate at a small firm focused on Alaskan issues, including those pertaining to oil and gas. She has experience conducting extensive document review, identifying key materials for use in defense strategies, and drafting memorandums, motions, and briefs. Georgia has worked on environmental disputes and administrative matters, property and zoning law issues, commercial contract negotiations, and government contract bid protests.