- Settled an EPA enforcement action against a client’s former subsidiary for hazardous waste violations at its facility in Union City, California, reducing the initial multimillion-dollar penalty request to $120,000.
- Represented a client against violations of the RCRA and Clean Water Act in connection with the client’s chemical plant in Pittsburg, California. Negotiations over the alleged surface water discharge and waste handling issues resulted in a $40,000 settlement.
- Regulatory advocacy on low carbon fuel standards and cap and trade regulation amendments before the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
- Litigation in appellate court against the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for administrative law violations.
- Regulatory advocacy on behalf of the automobile industry regarding regulation of automobile components by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).
- Filed an amicus brief on behalf of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association challenging the auction component of the California cap and trade rules under AB 32.
- Represented aerospace parts manufacturers, food processors, and hospitals before CARB on allowance allocations under AB 32.
- Advising clients on the EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act chemical data reporting rule.
- Preparing web, document, and product label disclosures under SB 657 and related human trafficking, conflict minerals, and supply chain legal requirements.
- Advising clients on Prop 65 compliance.
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Primary Office: 1121 L Street, Suite 700, Sacramento CA 95814
- Phone: 916.498.3305
- Email: maureen.gorsen@alston.com
As the former director of the California DTSC and former general counsel of the California Environmental Protection Agency and the California Natural Resources Agency, Maureen brings informed insight of California's environmental laws to her clients. Located in Sacramento, she concentrates on enforcement defense and regulatory compliance counsel, combining public policy, litigation and regulatory advocacy in federal and state actions.