Regulatory Compliance
Navigating the ebb and flow of environmental regulations requires specialized knowledge and expertise. Our team is comprised of leaders in the field, drawing from a deep well of experience to ensure you receive accurate and up-to-date advice tailored to your specific needs. We are forward-thinking, dedicated professionals well-versed in the latest environmental laws and
compliance requirements.
Regulatory Compliance
It can be hard to track environmental regulations on the federal, state, and local levels. We read about it for fun! Let our team of environmental nerds help you stay ahead of upcoming regulations – be it emerging contaminants, local climate-related regulations, or the latest SCOTUS news.
Team Management
It takes a team to properly comply with environmental regulations. We are experts at managing experts. Headwaters attorneys captain teams of C-suite executives, scientists, industrial operators, and environmental engineers. We pride ourselves on being able to work with everybody, including regulators, effectively – and with a smile!
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Risk Management
Been there, done that. Based on our years of experience, Headwaters attorneys are forward- thinking, anticipate risk, and help develop strategic responses.
Cost Savings
The best defense is a good offense. By proactively managing environmental compliance and addressing potential issues before they escalate, we help you avoid disruptions and minimize or eliminate environmental impacts, ultimately saving time and money.
Our Experience
Advise diverse clients, such as Fortune 500 companies, municipal agencies, and regional industrial operators to anticipate impacts and assess fast-evolving regulation of emerging contaminants, such as PFAS and 6PPD.
Advise industrial manufacturer on challenging water quality and legacy contamination issues by supporting implementation of innovative technologies, harnessing expert support, and collaborating with stakeholders.
Assist regional seafood supplier in implementing sustainable fisheries best management practices and updating fleet to minimize operational impacts on the environment.
Team with beloved locally – headquartered grocery chain to manage freon used for refrigeration in dozens of facilities.
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Our Experts in Regulatory Compliance
Rachel Sinsheimer
Associate
- Board Member, Washington State Bar Association Environmental Law and Land Use Section
- Northwest Environmental Business Council, Presenter (2023)
Marcy Hupp
Partner
- Best Lawyers: Environmental Law (2021-2024)
- LL.M in Sustainable International Development
Chris Baird
Partner
- Lawyer of the Year (2021, 2024)
- Best Lawyers in America (2015–2024)
- Washington Rising Star (2012, 2016, 2017)
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