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Colburn T. Cherney
Retired Partner
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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. He currently serves as the partner in charge of the firm-wide summer associate program and the chair of the Associates Development Committee.
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.
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Education
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JD, Honors, University of Wisconsin Law School,
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BA, Honors, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Wisconsin
Memberships & Affiliations
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