Devin O’Connor advises clients on cutting-edge federal environmental regulatory issues and litigation under federal environmental law, with a particular focus on large-scale energy infrastructure and transportation.
Devin leverages her firm grasp of complex environmental and federal land issues to help energy developers and other leading companies navigate an ever-changing regulatory landscape. She guides clients on:
She anticipates and crafts strategies to address critical issues and competing interests at every stage of a matter. Devin handles a wide range of complicated issues under federal environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act; Endangered Species Act; National Historic Preservation Act; Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; and Comprehensive Environmental Response, and Compensation and Liability Act.
A recognized firm leader, Devin has served on Latham’s Global Associates Committee.
Devin prioritizes giving back to the community and organizes volunteer efforts through Buildable Hours, a nonprofit organization that connects lawyers with Habitat for Humanity construction projects in their communities. She maintains an active pro bono practice, including advising on project development and historic preservation issues.
Devin’s experience includes:
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A team of Latham litigators once again secured a preliminary injunction allowing construction on the nearly finished, fully permitted Revolution Wind project to resume and blocking the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s stop work order.
A team of Latham litigators secured a court order allowing Revolution Wind, the 80% complete, US$6.2 billion offshore wind project, to restart construction.