Vinson & Elkins LLP has announced that Jennifer Cornejo has rejoined the firm as a partner in their environmental practice, based in Denver. Cornejo previously worked with the firm and returns from her position at Kirkland & Ellis, bringing her extensive experience in advising on environmental matters to bolster Vinson & Elkins’ capabilities in this area.
Jennifer Cornejo’s expertise lies in counseling a diverse set of clients, including private equity firms, financial institutions, and both public and private companies, on a range of environmental liabilities. Her work spans multiple sectors such as oil and gas, renewable energy, waste management, manufacturing, and mining. Her skill set is particularly focused on resolving complex environmental liabilities associated with transactions, infrastructure development, and navigating the intricacies of environmental permitting issues, which are often pivotal for development projects in these industries. Further details on her appointment can be found on the firm’s website.
This move is part of Vinson & Elkins’ continued strategy to grow and strengthen its environmental practice amid an evolving regulatory landscape. The addition of Cornejo enhances the firm’s ability to provide nuanced environmental risk management advice, especially at a time when sustainable practices and regulatory compliance are increasingly under the corporate spotlight.
Her reintegration into the firm’s Denver office is expected to significantly advance the firm’s capabilities in tackling environmental issues that are critical in infrastructure and energy-related transactions. You can view more details on this development at Bloomberg Law.