Kirsten Nathanson
Professional Bio
When companies face environmental regulatory enforcement—whether from the U.S. EPA, the DOJ, other government agencies, citizen activist groups, or other private parties—they turn to Kirsten Nathanson as a strategic and pragmatic legal advisor to navigate the myriad risks and drive toward efficient and positive outcomes. In addition to handling litigation encompassing citizen suit defenses; National Environmental Policy Act challenges; CERCLA remediation cost recoveries and defenses; Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act actions; and EPA enforcement, Kirsten’s practice includes a focus on consensus-based dispute resolution and multilateral negotiations and mediation.
Kirsten also serves as a strategic counselor in emerging risk areas, including PFAS and emerging contaminants, particularly when they intersect with all forms of regulatory enforcement and dispute resolution. She supports clients across a range of industries, including energy, agricultural technology, and transportation.
Kirsten is co-chair of the firm’s Environmental Group and has served on the firm’s Management Board and Executive Committee.