Stacey VanBelleghem, Global Co-Chair of the Environment, Land & Resources Practice, represents clients in a variety of industry sectors on major project infrastructure and development, administrative petitions and rulemaking, and litigation under federal environmental law.
Stacey has particular experience advising clients on federal environmental laws, including:
Stacey has in-depth knowledge of federal permitting and approvals for major infrastructure projects, including numerous renewable energy projects, working both to secure project approvals and to intervene and defend approvals in many federal court cases.
Stacey also represents numerous clients in air quality and climate change issues, with an emphasis on the regulation of criteria pollutants, hazardous air pollutants, and greenhouse gas emissions from major stationary sources. She is also a frequent speaker and writer on these issues.
Stacey formerly served as Global Co-Chair of the Project Siting & Approvals Practice.
In addition to her environmental practice, Stacey works on a variety of pro bono matters for the firm. She has previously served in management roles on the firm’s former Diversity Leadership Committee, Global Associates Committee, and Global Pro Bono Committee.
Before becoming an attorney, Stacey worked at the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its Public Policy Department and also at the National Park Service.
Stacey's experience includes:
Partner Stacey VanBelleghem earned Environmental MVP recognition from Law360 for representing clients at the cutting edge of renewable energy and other initiatives shaping the energy landscape, including first-of-their-kind matters in energy transition and decarbonization.
Environment, Land & Resources Department honored for its “strengths in transactional support and litigation.” Healthcare and White Collar Defense & Investigations Practices and partner Kathy Ruemmler also recognized.
D.C. IP Litigation Department of the Year, D.C. Rising Stars and Pro Bono Hot List recognitions were highlighted.