Karen McGaffey has more than 30 years of experience practicing environmental and energy law. Karen counsels clients on compliance and regulatory matters under federal and state environmental laws, advises them on the environmental aspects of business transactions, and represents them in environmental litigation. Karen co-leads Perkins Coie’s national energy law practice.  With an emphasis on project development, Karen counsels clients on the development of all types of energy facilities, including wind, solar, hydrogen, renewable fuels, electricity storage, and transmission lines. Karen regularly advises clients on strategic business and policy matters concerning energy facility siting, renewable energy, climate change, and sustainability.