With more than 25 years’ experience in environmental and natural resources litigation and strategic client counseling, Zody looks forward to leading the team.

Parsons Behle & Latimer, a preeminent Salt Lake City law firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael A. Zody as chair of its energy, environmental and natural resources practice group. Zody brings more than 25 years’ experience to the position. His environmental practice spans a full range of environmental and natural resources litigation, administrative proceedings and court actions.

His recent areas of focus have included complex Clean Air Act litigation, civil and criminal enforcement actions, defending NEPA challenges and IBLA appeals. Zody also maintains an active MSHA and OSHA defense practice. Zody replaces Richard Angell who was recently elected to Parsons’ board of directors.

Of his new position, Zody says, “Parsons Behle & Latimer’s energy, environmental and natural resources department is comprised of an exceptional team of attorneys who possess an in-depth range of experience and expertise in the energy, environmental and natural resources industries. I’m honored to have been nominated to lead this group, particularly during such a time of dynamic growth and progress in the Intermountain West. We look forward to teaming up with our clients to advance their goals and prosperity in the coming year.”

Hal Pos, Parsons president and CEO says, “We are very excited about Mike’s appointment as our EENR Department Head.  Mike has a wealth of experience in many of the practice areas within the department and will be an excellent department leader.” 

Historically rooted in mining, environmental and natural resources industries, Parsons Behle & Latimer represents some of the world’s largest mining and industrial companies, small businesses and individuals on matters ranging from permitting new operations such as mines, traditional and renewable power plants, pipelines, transmission lines and water projects to ensuring ongoing compliance with a range of environmental regulations and litigation.

Zody can be reached at (801) 536.6818 or via email at mzody@parsonsbehle.com.

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