E&W Law Welcomes New Partner
Karen Bennett

E&W Law Welcomes New Partner
Karen Bennett

karen bennett

Washington, D.C., May 5, 2023 – Earth & Water Law, LLC (E&W Law) announced today the addition of Karen C. Bennett to the partnership. Karen’s practice is focused on providing businesses and investors with legal guidance on project development, including siting, environmental analysis and land use approvals and mitigation, historic preservation, and tribal consultation. She represents clients and industry sectors before the Administration, federal regulatory agencies, and Congress in obtaining strategic federal regulatory policy and legislative goals.

“Karen is a talented lawyer with a passion to deliver creative solutions to manage business, regulatory, and political risk. Popular with both clients and colleagues, she will be a notable asset to the firm,” said Brent Fewell, Founder and Chairman of E&W Law.

“The partners at E&W have an unmatched record of success in handling the most complex legal and environmental matters,” said Bennett. “I’m delighted to join E&W and begin this exciting new chapter in my career.”

Karen also has experience working with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) on the creation of Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDO), obtaining the first-ever approval from the BIA for the creation of a TEDO, in partnership with the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. In addition, she represents clients before the Department of Energy in identifying and applying for various federal funding and tax credit opportunities under the Infrastructure and Jobs Act.

Prior to entering private practice, Karen was Vice President for Environmental Affairs at the National Mining Association, where she represented the mining interests before Congress, the Administration, and regulatory agencies.

Karen graduated from the University of Wisconsin and received her J.D. from University of Denver, College of Law. For her full bio and list of accomplishments, please visit the E&W Law website.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., E&W Law offers its clients a unique business model with the experience and skill of a traditional law firm, but without the costly overhead. The firm offers expertise that lies at the intersection of legal and strategic business counseling, help its clients stay ahead of the ever-growing legal and regulatory challenges facing all companies, regardless of their size or location.

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