Environmental Law

People

Sarah Peterman Bell

Partner

415.954.4450

sbell@fbm.com

James H. Colopy

Partner

415.954.4978

jcolopy@fbm.com

Linda Sobczynski Gilleran

Partner

415.954.4941

lgilleran@fbm.com

Robert L. Hines

Of Counsel

415.954.4935

rhines@fbm.com

Deborah J. Kelly

Senior Paralegal

415.954.4736

dkelly@fbm.com

Christopher I. Rendall-Jackson

Special Counsel

415.954.4417

crendall-jackson@fbm.com

Hayleigh Shobar

Associate

415.954.4418

hshobar@fbm.com

Donald E. Sobelman

Partner

415.954.4440

dsobelman@fbm.com

John M. Ugai

Senior Associate

415.954.4983

jugai@fbm.com

Firm Highlights

News

Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices

Event

Ethics & Experts: Professional Responsibility in NRD Cases

Jim Colopy will speak at the "Ethics & Experts: Professional Responsibility in NRD Cases" session during the Law Seminars International Natural Resource Damages conference. Click here to register.

News

Linda Gilleran Named to Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation

Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Linda Gilleran was selected for inclusion in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list of lawyers who have made their mark in the...

News

Linda Gilleran Named LCLD Fellow

Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Linda Sobczynski Gilleran has been named an LCLD Fellow for 2026. Linda joins a select group of experienced lawyers who have distinguished themselves within their...

Publication

The California Public Utilities Commission Adopts Decision Addressing Water Utility Acquisition Process

Publication

Navigating the Statewide Winery Order: Applicability, Challenges & Compliance

Event

19th Annual Santa Fe Advanced Conference on Natural Resource Damages

Farella Braun + Martel is a sponsor of Law Seminars International’s 19th Annual Santa Fe Advanced Conference on Natural Resource Damages. Sarah Bell, a program co-chair, will present the introduction and overview along with co-chair...

Event

PFAS Regulation & Litigation Conference

Sarah Bell is a speaker at Law Seminars International's annual PFAS Regulation & Litigation Conference on September 23. The conference will cover evolving regulations and prospects for Congressional action; state-level PFAS litigation, including removal of state cases...

Publication

CalRecycle Updates Its SB 54 Source Reduction Reporting Guidance

Publication

Environmental Law

People

Firm Highlights

Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices

Ethics & Experts: Professional Responsibility in NRD Cases

Linda Gilleran Named to Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation

Linda Gilleran Named LCLD Fellow

The California Public Utilities Commission Adopts Decision Addressing Water Utility Acquisition Process

Navigating the Statewide Winery Order: Applicability, Challenges & Compliance

19th Annual Santa Fe Advanced Conference on Natural Resource Damages

PFAS Regulation & Litigation Conference

CalRecycle Updates Its SB 54 Source Reduction Reporting Guidance

FDA Working on Regulations to Establish Allowable Levels for Certain PFAS in Bottled Water