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.
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