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Colburn T. Cherney
Partner
Ropes & Gray
One Metro Center
700 12th Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005-3948
T + 1-202-508-4614
F + 1-202-383-7771
+ 1-202-508-4637 secretary
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Practice
Coke Cherney, a partner since 1988, coordinates the environmental practice for Ropes & Gray in Washington, D.C. He has practiced environmental law for more than 24 years, with experience in regulatory, compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Ropes & Gray, Coke worked with the Environmental Protection Agency, including work within the areas of toxic substance control, pesticide regulation, water pollution and drinking water contamination, and hazardous waste. In 1980, he was named to a special agency task force and was involved in the development of Superfund legislation. In 1981, he was named the EPA's first Assistant General Counsel for Superfund. In 1983, Coke became Associate General Counsel for Water, where he was in charge of all legal matters arising under the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and other federal environmental laws.
Honors & Awards
Professional & Civic Activities
Coke is a frequent speaker at environmental conferences and is a former Chairman of the Water Quality Committee of the American Bar Association.
Memberships & Affiliations
Bar Admissions
- Washington, D.C., 1979
- Wisconsin, 1974
Education
- 1974,
J.D., Honors, University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1970,
B.A., Honors, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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