Arie Feltman-Frank
Arie Feltman-Frank focuses on environmental and workplace health and safety law. His science background and past legal work at the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice—spanning enforcement to defense to administrative adjudication—allow him to approach cases in a much more sophisticated manner and advance clients’ interests effectively and efficiently.
Arie has worked on cases arising under the major federal environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), National Environmental Policy Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act. He has also worked on cases arising under state equivalents.
Arie’s article “Achieving ‘Some’ Upfront Certainty and Resolve in Superfund Settlements” was published in the October 2022 issue of the Environmental Law Institute’s Environmental Law Reporter. The article examines current per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance developments and reviews important considerations for businesses when it comes to navigating future CERCLA liability. Other articles that Arie has co-authored have been published by the American Law Institute, Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, Pratt's Energy Law Report, and Westlaw.
Arie is a Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyer Division's Environmental Law Committee and maintains an active pro bono practice.
Wednesday Dec 9
Joint Government Relations and Sustainability & Product Stewardship Council Special Session | Microplastics Focus
Microplastics & Nanoplastics: Understanding the Science and Advancing Solutions
Micro- and nanoplastics are receiving increasing scientific, regulatory, and sustainability attention, raising important questions for consumer products and product stewardship. Through two complementary presentations, this session will explore both the evolving understanding of micro- and nanoplastics and opportunities to address their release across the plastics life cycle.
Part 1: Understanding the Microplastics Landscape
A multidisciplinary panel will lay the foundation for understanding the current micro- and nanoplastics landscape, including potential environmental and human health impacts, existing research gaps, methodological challenges. Speakers will also explore key U.S. regulatory developments and emerging litigation trends, providing insights into what these evolving issues could mean for consumer products and product stewardship.
Speakers:
Arie Feltman-Frank, Associate, Jenner & Block
Michael Peterson, Senior Principal, Gradient
Rachel Zajac-Fey, Senior Scientist, Geosyntec Consultants
Part 2: The Hidden Leaks: Microplastic Release Points in the Circular Economy
Where in the plastics life cycle can micro- and nanoplastic releases be most effectively addressed? This presentation will examine potential release points, from product design and manufacturing to use, recycling, and end-of-life management. Attendees will gain insights into strategies for reducing releases while advancing circularity, improving capture technologies, and strengthening recycling and waste management systems while considering potential tradeoffs associated with advancing circularity.
Speaker: Imari Walker-Franklin, Research Chemist, RTI International