WASHINGTON, D.C. – The firm is pleased to announce that Christina D. Bonanni, a member of its environment & energy practice team, has been appointed as the co-chair of the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia’s Energy and Environmental Law Forum, and will serve a one-year term. 

Christina Bonanni focuses her practice in matters involving the environment, energy, renewable, and natural resources law. She regularly advises clients on state and federal energy and environment regulations and compliance under the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, National Forest Management Act (NFMA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Christina regularly advises clients seeking to develop renewable energy projects, including environmental and permitting due diligence in connection with the purchase, sale, and financing of such renewable energy projects. As part of this work, Christina focuses on the risks and liabilities associated with project development and provides guidance in acquiring environmental insurance. 

About the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia’s Energy and Environmental Law Forum 

The Energy and Environmental Law Forum plans programs to advance the professional development of practitioners in the substantive areas of environmental law and to educate them on environmental litigation, regulatory counseling, and enforcement. The Forum also provides informational programs on energy laws, regulations, and policies. This committee provides WBA members working in these areas an opportunity to share topical information, participate in substantive presentations, and create and expand a social and professional network. 

About Lippes Mathias LLP 

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with more than 135 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Albany, Rochester, Long Island, and New York, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville, Fla.; San Antonio, T.X.; and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately-owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals.