Charles T. Wehland (Chuck)
Partner
Chicago
Tel: 1.312.269.4388
Fax: 1.312.782.8585
Email:
ctwehland@jonesday.com
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Chuck Wehland focuses his practice on environmental law. He defends clients in litigation all over the country. These cases have involved greenhouse gas emissions from electric power plants, Clean Air Act permits, and responsibility for the cleanup of contaminated drinking water wells and river sediments. He also defends clients against criminal and civil government enforcement proceedings.
Chuck works with clients to develop strong environmental management systems that add value to the company's operations. Extensive experience with rules for hazardous waste management, air permits, and water permits allow the identification of creative and competitive management solutions. He applies this experience to help obtain complex construction and operating permits authorizing key business objectives. In transactions, Chuck is well versed in negotiating agreements and directing due diligence.
Representative clients in recent public matters include Bridgestone, CenterPoint Energy, LaSalle Investment Management, Molex, OGE Energy, Occidental Chemical, and PCS Nitrogen.
Chuck regularly writes and lectures on environmental subjects. He is active in several bar associations, including the Environmental Law Institute and the Environment, Energy and Resources Section of the ABA.
Admitted
Texas and Illinois
Education
University of Virginia (B.A. in Chemistry 1983); New York University (Order of the Coif; J.D. 1986)