Katherine Oaks is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Department, focusing on environmental matters. She represents corporate clients in a variety of complex environmental matters, including defense and prosecution of CERCLA cost recovery and contribution actions, defense of TSCA criminal investigations, and in settlement negotiations with state agencies for remediation of contaminated sites. Additionally, she advises clients on renewable energy project development and regulatory compliance. Katherine also has experience conducting corporate and financial due diligence to advise clients on CERCLA settlements, property acquisitions, and permitting issues.
Professional Highlights
Publications
“The Public Value of Ecological Agriculture,” Vermont Journal of Environmental Law, Vol. 21, May 2020
Credentials
Education
Vermont Law School (LL.M, Energy Law, 2020)
Villanova Law School (J.D. 2015)
Saint Joseph’s University (B.S., magna cum laude, 2012)
Languages
Spanish
Admissions
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia