Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck announced that Michelle DeVoe has rejoined the firm as a shareholder in its Denver office. She previously worked at Brownstein from 2003 to 2013.
DeVoe’s practice focuses on environmental and natural resources matters, including transactional, litigation, manufacturing and industrial, energy and oil and gas regulatory compliance issues.
“We’re delighted to have Michelle back at Brownstein. She is a trusted advisor with a rare blend of enforcement, compliance and transactional experience,” said Brad Herrema, chair of Brownstein’s Natural Resources Department. “Her ability to navigate high-stakes environmental matters while keeping clients focused on business objectives makes her an outstanding addition to our team and a valuable resource for our clients.”
DeVoe advises clients on real estate and development transactions involving contaminated properties and has worked on voluntary cleanup programs and remediation projects involving former manufactured gas plants, mining facilities and military installations.
Her practice also includes counseling energy companies, developers, ski and resort companies, municipalities, manufacturers and water providers on environmental liability, permitting and risk management matters. She has experience with oil and gas rulemakings and enforcement matters, mining and milling operations under state reclamation laws, and toxic tort and state enforcement actions.
In the courtroom, DeVoe represents clients in matters involving the Clean Water Act, CERCLA, the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, as well as proceedings before state and federal agencies.
DeVoe earned her law degree from Emory University School of Law and her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Kentucky.