1997-Present Peter Keppler, P.C.-
Environmental, Natural Resources, and Business law practice - Represent
business clients in state and federal administrative proceedings; environmental
permits and compliance; conduct environmental due diligence of merger or
acquisition targets; represent PRPs at Superfund sites; advise on corporate
governance issues, including environmental management systems; manage
environmental audits and prepare privileged findings and recommendations;
develop strategy for facility closure and permit inactivation. Incorporate and
organize limited liability companies (LLCs) and prepare business agreements,
contracts and other legal documents.
April 1991-Dec. 1996 Special Counsel, Popham Haik Schnobrich
& Kaufman- Practice Environmental and Natural Resources law with
national firm of 250 lawyers; counsel clients with respect to environmental
compliance programs and procedures; represent clients before federal and state
agencies in enforcement proceedings and permitting new or expanded facilities;
draft petitions, pleadings, and other documents for such proceedings; draft
purchase and sale contracts and other agreements for the transfer of real
property; review and prepare comments on proposed legislation and regulations;
manage environmental audits and prepare findings and recommendations for
management.
Sept. 1985-March 1991 Assistant General Counsel, AMAX Inc.-
Managing attorney for Western Area Law Department of large mining and
manufacturing company. Major responsibilities included ensuring operations'
compliance with environmental laws and regulations; manage environmental audit
program; develop and implement record retention program; manage environmental
litigation; conduct due diligence reviews of major acquisitions; member of task
force evaluating new business venture in hazardous waste treatment and
disposal.
Nov. 1977-Aug. 1985 Vice President and General Counsel, AMAX
Environmental Services, Inc.- Vice President of corporate subsidiary
with 30 legal and technical staff responsible for compliance of over 50 mining
and mineral processing operations with environmental laws and regulations;
manage compliance audit program; conduct training seminars for environmental
managers; obtain permits for new facilities and expansions of existing
operations; obtain and manage environmental services contracts with third
parties.
June 1971-Oct. 1977 Senior Attorney, AMAX Inc.-
Member of Western Area Law Department specializing in environmental and mining
law; advise operations regarding emerging federal and state environmental
requirements; develop and manage implementation of environmental management
systems; hire and train technical and legal staff.
Sept. 1969-May 1971 Associate Attorney, Holme Roberts &
Owen- Practiced Natural Resources law, with emphasis in mining and oil
and gas; prepared title opinions; prepared closing documents for major real
estate and financial transactions.