Indiana University Mauer School of Law, J.D., 1986
Franklin College, B.A., 1983
Lynn Grayson is a go-to lawyer that clients seek out to manage environmental concerns that keep them up at night. Clients also trust Lynn to provide practical, hands-on, cost-effective counsel for day-to-day environmental matters.
These matters include environmental, health & safety compliance issues in the U.S. and internationally; federal, state and local government enforcement actions; management of ESG issues and related disclosures; and environmental liability issues arising from the ever-changing business demands to acquire, expand, or divest facilities and operations and manage environmental site conditions at new, existing and legacy properties.
With a practice that is national in scope, Ms. Grayson has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of environmental law where she gained knowledge and unique insights from time spent in government service and Big Law private practice. She serves as national environmental counsel advising leadership on material environmental risks and liabilities, critical enforcement, regulatory and litigation matters.
Ms. Grayson is lead environmental counsel in U.S. and international transactions managing environmental due diligence activities and negotiations for public and private companies. She represents clients in substantive environmental enforcement proceedings related to chemical use, air pollution and emergency response. She manages site investigations and cleanups including Superfund, RCRA, state-lead and voluntary private party actions. Lynn has substantial experience in defense of natural resource damage claims, FIFRA regulatory proceedings, water scarcity matters, and environmental justice concerns.
Ms. Grayson brings a wealth of practical, real-world experience representing heavy manufacturing and chemical companies in the U.S. and internationally to bear in partnering with her clients to manage today’s environmental, health and safety challenges.
Honors and Recognition
Professional and Community Service
Indiana University Mauer School of Law, J.D., 1986
Franklin College, B.A., 1983
Illinois Bar
U.S. District Court for the Central and Northern Districts of Illinois
Supreme Court of the United States