Katy’s practice includes representing clients in environmental litigation in state and federal court; advising clients compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations; and advising potential purchasers and lessees on environmental issues in real estate transactions.
Katy is active in pro bono work. She is a co-director of the Mintz Levin’s Housing Court Program and has advised non-profit organizations on a range of issues, including formation, federal and state tax-exempt status and governing documents. Katy also participates in Mintz Levin’s Domestic Violence Program, arguing an appeal of a denial of a restraining order before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the single justice session of the Supreme Judicial Court.
Recognitions & Awards
- Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Civil Rights Recognition Award (2011)
- Phi Beta Kappa
Professional & Community Involvement
- Board of Directors, New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE)
- President Elect, Young Professionals in Energy (YPE)
- Co-chair, Boston Bar Association Real Estate Section, Real Estate Public Service Committee
- Member, ACLU of Massachusetts' Amicus Club Organizing Committee
- Member, refuel
- Member, Women’s Bar Association Legislative Policy Committee
- Member, Jimmy Fund Council of Greater Boston
- Boston Leadership Team, One Acre Fund
Katy’s practice includes representing clients in environmental litigation in state and federal court; advising clients compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations; and advising potential purchasers and lessees on environmental issues in real estate transactions.
Katy is active in pro bono work. She is a co-director of the Mintz Levin’s Housing Court Program and has advised non-profit organizations on a range of issues, including formation, federal and state tax-exempt status and governing documents. Katy also participates in Mintz Levin’s Domestic Violence Program, arguing an appeal of a denial of a restraining order before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the single justice session of the Supreme Judicial Court.
Recognitions & Awards
- Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Civil Rights Recognition Award (2011)
- Phi Beta Kappa
Professional & Community Involvement
- Board of Directors, New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE)
- President Elect, Young Professionals in Energy (YPE)
- Co-chair, Boston Bar Association Real Estate Section, Real Estate Public Service Committee
- Member, ACLU of Massachusetts' Amicus Club Organizing Committee
- Member, refuel
- Member, Women’s Bar Association Legislative Policy Committee
- Member, Jimmy Fund Council of Greater Boston
- Boston Leadership Team, One Acre Fund
Publications
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Author,
A New Fate for Holiday Leftovers? New Solid Waste Rules in Effect, Environmental Law Alert ()
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Co-author,
The Rising Risks of Chlorinated Solvent Contamination, Law360 ()
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Author,
YPE Panel on EPA Action Impacting Power Plants: A Summary and Regulatory Update, Energy & Clean Technology Article ()
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Co-author,
Risks Increasing for Properties with Chlorinated Solvent Contamination, Environmental Law Alert ()
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Author,
Nanomaterials: A Regulatory Update, Westlaw Journal: Toxic Torts ()
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The Emission of Greenhouse Gases Was Not an Occurrence, Insurance Coverage Law Bulletin ()
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Author,
Appropriations Bill Does Not Limit Clean Water Act Jurisdiction, Environmental Alert ()
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Author,
MassDEP’s Proposed Approach to Anaerobic Digestion: Solution or Stomachache?, Environmental Alert ()
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Author,
Funding Solar Projects: A Panel Discussion Hosted by Mintz Levin, Mintz Levin Green Building Newsletter ()
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Co-author,
Supreme Court Will Decide Fate of Climate Change Nuisance Lawsuits, Environmental Law Alert ()
Speaking Engagements
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Moderator,
Nanotechnology: What Is It? How Is It Being Used? ,
NEWIEE, Boston, MA
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Moderator,
Getting Corporate Real Estate Sustainability Done,
New England Women in Energy and the Environment and New England Women in Real Estate, adidas Group and EnerNOC, Boston, MA
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Speaker,
The Basics of Landlord/Tenant Law,
Boston Bar Association, Boston, MA
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Speaker,
EPA’s Air Toxics Rules for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers,
Boston Bar Association, Boston, MA
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Moderator,
A Presentation by Citizens for Affordable Energy,
New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) and Mintz Levin, Boston, MA