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J.S. Held Acquires Clark Seif Clark, Strengthening West Coast Capabilities for Environmental Claims, Disputes, and Catastrophe Response
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Publication Date: March 26, 2025
Since taking office in January, President Trump’s administration has taken numerous actions that will impact the realm of environmental and sustainability regulations. Such rapid changes and inconsistencies are creating complications for companies accustomed to relying on clearly established legislative and regulatory road maps, but also potential opportunities that may materialize as a result.
In the video below, John Peiserich and Andrea Korney discuss how a surge of new legislation, resulting litigation, and factors such as changing tariffs and supply chains present both emerging risks and opportunities for stakeholders as they plan ahead past the new administration’s first 100 days.
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John F. Peiserich is an Executive Vice President and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Practice Lead for J.S. Held. With over 30 years of experience, John delivers consulting and expert services for heavy industry and law firms throughout the country with a focus on oil & gas, energy, and public utilities. He has extensive experience evaluating risk associated with potential and ongoing compliance obligations, developing strategies around those obligations, and working to implement a client-focused compliance strategy. He has appointments as an Independent Monitor through the EPA’s Suspension and Debarment Program. John advises clients in a forward-facing role for rulemaking and legislative issues involving energy, environmental, oil & gas, and related issues.
John can be reached at [email protected] or +1 504 360 8373.
Andrea Korney is Vice President of Sustainability for J.S. Held’s ESG & EHS Digital Solutions group. She is a global advisor specializing in climate solutions, environmental and social sustainability, carbon management, and strategic supply chain sustainability.
Andrea has extensive experience in carbon reduction strategies, responsible sourcing, and sustainable finance, working across industries such as energy, mining, and manufacturing. She also provides expert witness testimony on environmental and sustainability matters, offering authoritative insights in legal and regulatory contexts. In addition to her advisory work, Andrea actively contributes to shaping sustainability policies and initiatives through her participation on several boards. She has served as an Ambassador to the U.S. Department of Energy, where she supported strategic discussions on clean energy transition and climate resilience. Her expertise in climate risk assessment, ESG reporting frameworks (CSRD, TCFD, SBTi), and ethical supply chain governance make her a recognized thought leader, dedicated to advancing corporate responsibility and driving impactful sustainability solutions on a global scale.
Andrea can be reached at [email protected] or +1 725 567 0668.
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