About

The American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) is a professional association of distinguished private sector lawyers who practice in the field of environmental law.  Membership is by invitation and members are recognized by their peers as preeminent in their field.  ACOEL members are dedicated to: maintaining and improving the ethical practice of environmental law; the administration of justice; and the development of environmental law at both the state and federal level.

For more information please read the bylaws of the ACOEL. 

 

Richard M. Glick

Richard M. Glick, President, is a partner in the Portland, OR, office of Davis Wright Tremaine. Glick has represented industrial firms, local governments and private entities and clients on various environmental issues such as water rights, endangered species, environmental cleanup and hydroelectric power.  Glick has served on the staff counsel to the State Water Resources Control board in Sacramento and as Deputy City Attorney for the City of Portland. He can be reached at rickglick@dwt.com




Areas of Practice:
  • Climate change
  • Energy
  • Environmental
  • Food & agriculture
  • Government (investigations &criminal defense)
  • International Law
  • Real Estate & Land Use
  • Retail & Restaurant

 

Michele B. Corash

Michele B. Corash, President Elect, is a partner in Morrison Foerster's environmental law practice group in San Francisco, CA.  Ms. Corash represents companies on a broad range of state, national, and international environmental issues and claims regarding exposure to toxic substances. She works regularly with government agencies and legislatures in the development and implementation of environmental laws and programs. She can be reached at mcorash@mofo.com.




Areas of Practice:
  • State, national, and international environmental issues
  • Claims regarding exposure to toxic substances
  • Environmental Laws and programs

 

George Von Stamwitz

George Von Stamwitz, Secretary, is a partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP in the St. Louis office. He is the co-editor of the "Missouri Environmental Law Handbook." He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2008 (listed 10+ consecutive years), in Environmental Law and Water Law and in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Environment). Stamwitz is also a frequent lecturer on environmental law issues at industry meetings and CLE functions. He can be reached at gvonstamwitz@armstronteasdale.com




Areas of Practice:
  • Business Service Department
  • Environmental Law

 

Robert W. Whetzel

Robert W. Whetzel, Treasurer, is a director in the law firm of Richards, Layton & Finger in Wilmington, DE.  Whetzel advises manufacturers, developers, lenders, municipalities, and others on issues arising under federal and state environmental laws. He has extensive experience with federal and state environmental agencies, and in private party environmental litigation. Mr. Whetzel is also active in legislative affairs in the State of Delaware, testifying and commenting on numerous environmental bills and proposals. He can be reached at Whetzel@RLF.com.




Areas of Practice:
  • Environmental Law and Litigation