Kerry McGrath

Kerry is a nationally recognized environmental lawyer who leads clients through high-stakes, controversial litigation and complex permitting for energy, infrastructure, and development projects across diverse industries. She partners with clients from project conception to execution, navigating challenging permitting issues, managing litigation risk, and securing critical permits for projects that often draw intense public and governmental attention.

With over 15 years of experience, Kerry is deeply versed in the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control program, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and related statutes. Kerry regularly serves as project counsel for energy and infrastructure developments, representing clients through all phases of permitting, environmental review, and litigation. Her experience includes permitting and litigation for power generation facilities, oil and gas pipelines, electric transmission lines, mining and mineral exploration, carbon capture and sequestration, wind and solar energy, and data center projects. She is particularly skilled at building robust administrative records, anticipating litigation, and defending key permits before federal agencies and in court. She has argued several cases before the US EPA Environmental Appeals Board.