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Sydney is a member of the Environmental, Health and Safety Practice Group in King & Spalding's Chicago office. As both a scientist and engineer, Sydney brings a unique perspective to her client work on environmental issues.
Sydney worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Water Division where she developed water quality standards for PFAS, E.coli, salts, and other emerging contaminants. She has extensive regulatory experience, having worked at four public agencies throughout her career. Sydney has also worked on matters involving renewable energy, ESG, greenwashing, carbon markets, and Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement.
J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Law Review
M.Sc., Oregon State University
B.S.E Environmental Engineering, Purdue University
Illinois
Illinois State Bar Association, Environmental & Natural Resources Section Council
November 20, 2025
EPA and Corps of Engineers Release a Proposed New Definition of “Waters of the United States,” Limiting Federal Jurisdiction
July 31, 2025
All Wrapped Up: Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, July 2025
July 1, 2025
All Wrapped Up: Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, Midsummer 2025
November 20, 2025
EPA and Corps of Engineers Release a Proposed New Definition of “Waters of the United States,” Limiting Federal Jurisdiction
July 31, 2025
All Wrapped Up: Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, July 2025
July 1, 2025
All Wrapped Up: Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, Midsummer 2025
J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Law Review
M.Sc., Oregon State University
B.S.E Environmental Engineering, Purdue University
Illinois
Illinois State Bar Association, Environmental & Natural Resources Section Council