JACKSON, Wyo. (October 3, 2008) - The American College of Environmental Lawyers elected Holland & Hart attorney Michael Brennan as a Fellow to its membership.
Brennan is a partner in Holland & Hart's Jackson Hole office. He has been active in the environmental and natural resources field since 1983. He has broad experience with virtually all aspects of the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the wildlife and natural resource conservation provisions of other environmental and public land laws and their application to natural resource development activities conducted on public and private lands. He also served as the Executive Assistant to the Director of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service within the Department of the Interior.
"Some of the best known and most experienced environmental lawyers from across the nation have come together to form this new college, the first of its kind in environmental law," said Michele Corash, newly elected president of ACOEL. "Forming the College has allowed us to build a strong fellowship, share best practices, and continue to strengthen this thriving practice area. This year, we have added an additional 48 outstanding environmental practitioners from across the country."
About ACOEL
ACOEL is a professional association formed with the goal of bringing together lawyers distinguished by their experience and high standards in the practice of environmental law. Its members are dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of the practice of environmental law, the administration of justice, and the ethics of the profession and contributing to the development of environmental law. More information can be found on its blog at www.acoel.org.
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