Overview

Christian practices in the area of environmental law, primarily in the context of corporate mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.  He has represented numerous clients, including private corporations, private equity firms, local governments, and trade associations on a full range of environmental regulatory compliance and remediation matters, enforcement actions, administrative proceedings and civil litigation.

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Recognition

Recognized in The Legal 500 United States — Environment: Transactional, 2018

Kirkland's environmental group was named "Environmental Law Group of the Year" in 2010 and 2011 by Law360.

Memberships & Affiliations

Member, American Bar Association Section on Environment, Energy and Resources

Member, DC Bar Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Section

Member, California Bar Environmental Law Section

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 1999California
  • 2001District of Columbia

Courts

  • United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit2003
  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia2003

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Japanese

Education

  • The George Washington University Law SchoolJ.D.

    with Honors

    1999
    Managing Editor, The Environmental Lawyer
  • University of California, DavisB.A.1988