Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce that Kevin G. Desharnais has joined the firm's Chicago office as a Member.

Kevin Desharnais is a litigator and corporate counselor whose practice is focused on environmental law, including air, land, water, wetlands and noise matters. In addition, he advises on environmental regulatory and compliance issues and has represented clients in numerous federal and state court proceedings and administrative tribunals.

Kevin has substantial experience in complex environmental areas such as air and water permitting and enforcement, environmental remediation of land contamination, and RCRA and CERCLA issues. He has also negotiated and drafted environmental provisions in the course of corporate and real estate transactions, including mergers, stock purchases, securitizations, debt offerings and credit transactions. He has extensive experience in addressing environmental issues in the context of renewable energy projects, including NEPA compliance, endangered species and wetland issues.

Kevin is a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Association's Chicago Chapter and the Section on Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources. He received his B.S. from Cornell University and his J.D. from Pace University.