Environmental Partner Rachel Saltzman Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Washington
Washington, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rachel Saltzman , an experienced environmental attorney who served as a top legal advisor for global automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) and as an enforcement attorney for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s nationally recognized environmental practice as a partner in Washington, D.C.
- Washington, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rachel Saltzman , an experienced environmental attorney who served as a top legal advisor for global automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) and as an enforcement attorney for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s nationally recognized environmental practice as a partner in Washington, D.C.
“Rachel brings to the firm an extensive and impressive background advising on a range of complex matters, including development of environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs, environmental enforcement defense, site cleanup and waste management and product compliance issues,” said Deidre Duncan , leader of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s environmental practice. - “We are thrilled to welcome her to the firm.”
At VWGoA, Saltzman held the position of Senior Director of Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability. - In that capacity, Saltzman led a cross-disciplinary team that was responsible for spearheading a new approach to sustainability management, while also overseeing the company’s ongoing environmental and occupational safety compliance efforts.
- With lawyers in the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP serves clients across a broad range of complex transactional, litigation and regulatory matters.