Work Phone:
202.887.4338
Email:
shmitchell@akingump.com
Website:
https://www.akingump.com/en/lawyers-advisors/stacey-h-mitchell#biography
EPA Region:
DC
Year of induction:
2023
Degrees:
J.D., Tulane University Law School
A.B., Colby College
Admissions:
District of Columbia
New York
Court Admissions:
New York Supreme Court
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
U.S. Court of Appeals - 9th Circuit
U.S. District Court - District of Columbia District
U.S. District Court - New York Southern District
Professional Societies and Organizations:
Member, Leadership Council, Environmental Law Institute.
Board Member, SBTi
Other Environmental Career Experience:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Deputy General Counsel
2014-2017
U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Crimes Section
Chief 2007-2013
Assistant Chief 2005-2007
Trial Attorney 1998 - 2005
Representative Publications:
See Akin website
Illustrative Projects:
Represented a major auto industry company in negotiation of agreement with the California Air Resources Board to sustain year-over-year emissions reductions despite lower federal standards.
Obtained declination of prosecution of the senior environmental manager at a global chemical company related to alleged role in violations of CWA and TSCA violations.
Obtained declination of criminal investigation on behalf of a construction and restoration services company in connection with its management of an asbestos abatement project.
Led an internal investigation at a leading E&P and midstream company related to an explosion at a natural gas treatment plant and associated pipeline rupture, resulting in no enforcement.
Advises companies, boards and investment funds on how to define ESG goals, set strategies and develop and implement disclosure and reporting policies perform ESG diligence on debt and equity investments and craft sustainability clauses for inclusion in contracts.