Emily Werkmann
Overview
Emily Werkmann advises and represents clients as a member of the firm’s Environment and Natural Resources Group. Her practice focuses on regulatory counseling and litigation involving major environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Emily has significant experience representing clients in complex civil litigations, regulatory investigations, and enforcement actions brought forward by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and various state agencies.
Career & Education
- University of Miami, B.A., Ecosystem Science & Policy and Political Science, 2014
- Tulane Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, The Order of the Coif, 2019
- New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy: Advisory Board Member
- New York City Bar Association: Member, Environmental Law Committee
- New York State Bar Association: Member, Section on Environmental & Energy Law, Water Quality, Coastal & Wetland Resources Committee
- American Bar Association: Member, Section on Environment, Energy, and Resources
Emily's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 10.01.25
On September 18, EPA announced that it will prioritize Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) review for “new chemicals related to data centers and artificial intelligence (“AI”) projects,” in an effort to “streamline permitting and regulations to accelerate American data center development.”
Client Alert | 2 min read | 09.30.25
CARB Issues Preliminary List of Entities Covered by California Climate Disclosure Laws
Client Alert | 3 min read | 09.17.25
Client Alert | 7 min read | 09.08.25
California’s Climate Disclosure Laws Continue to Roll Forward
Insights
Emily's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 10.01.25
On September 18, EPA announced that it will prioritize Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) review for “new chemicals related to data centers and artificial intelligence (“AI”) projects,” in an effort to “streamline permitting and regulations to accelerate American data center development.”
Client Alert | 2 min read | 09.30.25
CARB Issues Preliminary List of Entities Covered by California Climate Disclosure Laws
Client Alert | 3 min read | 09.17.25
Client Alert | 7 min read | 09.08.25
California’s Climate Disclosure Laws Continue to Roll Forward
