Troutman Pepper's Susan Charles Named Among Crain's 2020 Notable Women in Law
CHICAGO – Susan Charles, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Environmental and Natural Resources Practice, has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2020 Notable Women in Law list. Honorees were nominated and selected after an editorial review process.
“I am honored to be included among this distinguished group of Chicago women,” Charles said. “It is inspiring to see all of the accomplished women attorneys recognized and what it means for the future of the legal industry.”
Those recognized by Crain’s have served in senior-level roles at law firms and have practiced at least 10 years. Attorneys making the list also have demonstrated the ability to effect change in their roles or practice areas and serve as role models and in leadership positions in professional or civic organizations.
Charles has a well-known and respected legal practice, advising clients across the country on all aspects of environmental law including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, enforcement defense and environmental litigation. In addition to her legal practice, Charles assists with firm recruiting and mentoring. She is currently the co-chair of the Chicago Chapter for the Women in Law Empowerment Forum and a member of the Women’s Board of the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Crain’s recognized 124 attorneys in its 2020 Notable Women in Law list, which was included as a special editorial feature within the publication’s Sept. 7 print issue and online at ChicagoBusiness.com.
Troutman Pepper’s top-ranked Environmental and Natural Resources Practice has a reputation for developing creative solutions to complex environmental problems. In a dynamic regulatory landscape, the firm’s environmental attorneys help clients navigate critical and multifaceted issues spanning litigation, compliance, enforcement and transactional matters. The team comprises attorneys with valuable government, industry and technical experience, which provides a unique perspective to address the rapidly evolving federal, state and local environmental issues that clients face on a day-to-day basis.
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