Geraldine E. Edens

Partner - Washington, DC
gedens@mckennalong.com
1900 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-1108
TEL: 202.496.7371
FAX: 202.496.7756
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Experience

Geraldine (Geri) Edens practices in areas involving environmental litigation, regulatory matters and issues regarding law and science. She counsels clients on environmental compliance, the law and science of chemical regulation, as well as on a wide variety of Clean Air Act issues (NESHAPs, mobile source regulation, Title V permitting, etc.), food additive approvals under the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act,  Toxic Release Inventory issues, and issues regarding the Mine Safety and Health Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. She has an extensive background in health, the biological sciences and statistics.

Ms. Edens has a broad base of litigation experience with a particular emphasis on litigating issues under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related statutes including the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. She has defended the adequacy of environmental analyses for major economic development projects, interstate pipeline right-of-way approvals, and off-shore oil development projects, as well as challenged NEPA compliance prepared for a large scale commercial development adjacent to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.

Notable Engagements

Education

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Publications:

Seminars and Presentations:

  • Federal Climate Change Legislation, Alliance for Clean Energy New York, (Fall 2008).

Civic Activities:

  • City Councilwoman, Gaithersburg, Maryland (1995-2007)
  • Board Member, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (1997-2001)

Professional Activities:

  • The District of Columbia Bar
  • American Bar Association
  • Florida Bar Association