Lynn Phan

Overview

Lynn T. Phan litigates and counsels clients on complex issues arising under the range of federal environmental statutes. In addition to helping clients navigate the administrative rulemaking process, her practice includes advising clients on complex compliance issues, defending against enforcement actions, and litigating agency rulemakings.

Lynn has experience litigating and counseling clients on challenges arising under the Administrative Procedure Act and numerous major federal environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, Toxic Substances Chemical Act, and the Endangered Species Act.

Prior to joining Crowell & Moring, Lynn was a judicial extern for the Hon. Vanessa D. Gilmore and the Hon. Dena H. Palermo of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. While in law school, Lynn was an executive editor of the Georgetown Environmental Law Review, a member of the Law Center’s Moot Court team, and a student attorney for the Environmental Law and Justice Clinic.

Career & Education

U.S. Senate
Law Clerk to Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Senate Judiciary Committee, 2019
- U.S. Senate
  Law Clerk to Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Senate Judiciary Committee, 2019
University of Texas at Austin, B.A., with high honors, 2016
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2020
Executive Editor, Georgetown Environmental Law Review
- University of Texas at Austin, B.A., with high honors, 2016
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2020
  Executive Editor, Georgetown Environmental Law Review
District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Lynn's Insights

Speaking Engagement | 05.28.26

“Pesticide Litigation Update,” Pesticide Data Compensation and Protection Workshop, Cary, NC.

Client Alert | 5 min read | 05.19.26
DOJ Continues Attempt to Block State-Court Climate Suits with Minnesota Complaint
Firm News | 7 min read | 01.09.26
Crowell & Moring Elects 15 New Partners, Promotes One to Senior Counsel and 26 to Counsel
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.19.25
Department of Energy Begins Investigating Financial Assistance Awards, Heightening Risk of Award Terminations

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Representative Matters

Representing agricultural producer in EPA and DOJ enforcement actions arising under the CWA and CAA.
Representing crop protection companies and national trade associations in litigation challenging pesticide registrations under FIFRA and the ESA in federal district and appellate courts.
Serving as environmental counsel to several companies across multiple CERCLA sites, including in allocation mediation proceedings and settlement negotiations.
Representing national trade associations in litigation challenging EPA rulemaking under TSCA.
Resolving claims by the DOE’s Office of Enforcement against manufacturing clients alleging violations of energy conservation standards under the Energy Policy Conservation Act.
Preparing amicus briefs for the Supreme Court on behalf of trade associations regarding EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases under the CAA.