The American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) is a professional association of distinguished lawyers who practice in the field of environmental law. Membership is by invitation and members are recognized by their peers as preeminent in their field. ACOEL members are dedicated to: maintaining and improving the ethical practice of environmental law; the administration of justice; and the development of environmental law at both the state and federal level.
For more information please read the
bylaws of the ACOEL as amended on October 19, 2012.
President: Angus Macbeth
Immediate Past President: Bradley M. Marten
Bradley M. Marten is the founder and Managing Partner of Marten Law Group, an environmental firm with 15 lawyers practicing out of offices in Seattle, Washington and Portland Oregon. Over a 25 year career, Brad has earned national recognition as a problem solver for public and private clients and is listed in the Best Lawyers in America, Chambers, and the International Who’s Who of Environmental Lawyers. He is the editor of a forthcoming Climate Change series authored by members of the ACOEL and published by Lexis Nexis. He can be reached at
bmarten@martenlaw.com.
Areas of Practice:
- Property Development & Acquisition
- Permitting & Environmental Review
- Waste Cleanup
- Waste Management
- Climate Change
- Air Quality
Treasurer: Robert W. Whetzel
Robert W. Whetzel is a director in the law firm of Richards, Layton & Finger in Wilmington, DE. Whetzel advises manufacturers, developers, lenders, municipalities, and others on issues arising under federal and state environmental laws. He has extensive experience with federal and state environmental agencies, and in private party environmental litigation. Mr. Whetzel is also active in legislative affairs in the State of Delaware, testifying and commenting on numerous environmental bills and proposals. He can be reached at
Whetzel@RLF.com.
Areas of Practice:
- Environmental Law and Litigation
President-Elect 2014: Seth D. Jaffe
Seth D. Jaffe is a Partner in the law firm of Foley Hoag LLP. His work in the Environmental Practice Group includes representation of clients in the permitting/licensing of new facilities and compliance work, including matters under federal and state Clean Air Acts, Clean Water Acts, RCRA, and MEPA/NEPA. He has particular expertise in matters related to development, permitting, and compliance for energy facilities. Mr. Jaffe has experience in matters under federal and state Superfund laws, including representation of clients in defense of proceedings brought by the government or private parties and representation of plaintiffs seeking recovery of response costs or property damage. He is currently involved in the development of regulations and guidance implementing climate change legislation in Massachusetts. Mr. Jaffe is one of the authors of the blog
www.lawandenvironment.com. He can be reached at
sjaffe@foleyhoag.com.
Areas of Practice:
Secretary: Robert Wyman
Bob Wyman is a partner in the law firm of Latham & Watkins LLP and currently serves as Global Chair of the firm’s Environment, Land & Resources Department and as Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Air Quality & Climate Change Practice Group. His practice includes regulatory and legislative advocacy in the air quality, climate and energy fields as well as civil and criminal enforcement defense and the defense of citizen challenges to major energy projects. Bob can be reached at
robert.wyman@lw.com.