Drawing on her experience with CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Water Act, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other state and federal programs, Megan Ault helps clients address environmental risks, navigate regulatory requirements, and keep important projects moving throughout a facility’s lifecycle, from development and permitting to operations and remediation.
Megan's practice spans Superfund cost recovery and natural resource damages, land use and permitting, regulatory compliance, agency enforcement, and environmental litigation.
She regularly counsels clients when permitting challenges, regulatory changes, or contamination concerns threaten to affect project schedules, facility operations, or costs. Working closely with business teams, consultants, and regulators, she develops practical strategies that manage liabilities and support long-term operational goals.
Clients rely on Megan's ability to combine legal analysis with a strong understanding of operational, technical, and financial considerations. She frequently leads coordination among clients, consultants, and other stakeholders, negotiating directly with agencies to advance projects and protect client interests.
Megan previously served as a law clerk to the Hon. Stephanie D. Thacker of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Duke University, where she externed with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Megan is recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental.
