James R. Wrathall
Jim Wrathall, counsel, is a member of the Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Group in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Wrathall represents clients in federal and state court litigation matters involving water resources, advanced biofuels, property rights, business ownership disputes, and technology and intellectual property claims and assets. Mr. Wrathall counsels companies on clean energy, energy efficiency, environmental and water resources issues, and assists clients in obtaining financing for intellectual property assertion and technology development projects.
Mr. Wrathall previously served as Senior Counsel to the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee from 2007 through 2011. At the EPW Committee, Mr. Wrathall was responsible for climate and clean energy, water resources, and environmental legislation, oversight of Executive Branch programs, and interfacing on energy and environmental matters with federal, state, regional and foreign officials.
Prior to his service with the Senate, Mr. Wrathall was with the international law firm Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, now WilmerHale LLP, where he was a partner with the firm for 11 years. At WilmerHale, Mr. Wrathall served as lead counsel in numerous federal district court, appellate, and bankruptcy court matters, including all phases of discovery, pre-trial proceedings, motions practice, evidentiary hearings, trials and appeals. He represented clients in energy and environmental matters before federal and state agencies, conducted internal investigations, handled technology transactions, and advised growth stage companies on regulatory, financing, intellectual property and corporate issues.
Speaking Engagements
- Moderator, "Water and the Future of Energy," ZAG/S&W, Washington, D.C. (May 2012)
- Moderator, "Uncertainty and Risk in Securing Adequate Water Supplies: Challenges and Opportunities," ZAG/S&W, Washington, D.C. (March 2012)
- Moderator, "Alternative Strategies for Managing Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Water Resources," Sullivan & Worcester LLP, Washington, D.C. (October 2011)
Publications
- Senate Environment & Public Works, Bloomberg BNA and Bloomberg Government November 2012
- Storage Solutions, Renewable Energy Focus May/June 2012
- House Passes Bill to Delay EPA Clean Air Rules, National Journal (September 23, 2011)
Professional & Civic Activities
- American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy and Resources
News
- December 12, 2012
DC Landlord Can't Drop Shakespeare Theatre Co., Judge Says
Law360 - December 4, 2012
Shakespeare Theatre Co.'s Suit Against DC Landlord OK'd
Law360 - October 19, 2012
Navy's Green Energy Resolve Brings Chances For Contractors
Law360 - September 20, 2011
Sullivan & Worcester LLP Bolsters Environmental, Water Resources, and Climate Groups with Addition of Former Senior Counsel to U.S. Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee
Press Release
Seminars & Speaking Engagements
- November 29, 2012 (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. U.S. EST, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Israel Time)
Israeli Advanced Water Technologies: Cutting Edge Solutions for Global Water Challenges - May 30, 2012 (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Water and the Future of Energy - March 28, 2012 (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Uncertainty and Risk in Securing Adequate Water Supplies: Challenges and Opportunities - October 6, 2011 (4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Alternative Strategies for Managing Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Water Resources
Client Advisories
- Recent Developments in Chinese Government Protocols and Initiatives Seek to Encourage Foreign Direct Investment in Energy, Environmental, and Water-Related Industries
- U.S. Supreme Court Authorizes Pre-Enforcement Review of EPA Administrative Compliance Orders Under the Clean Water Act
- Texas Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision Addressing Landowners’ Right to Underlying Groundwater Resources
- EPA Implements NPDES Permitting Program for Pesticide Uses Near U.S. Waters
Practices
- Climate-Related Business & Technology
- Environment, Energy & Natural Resources
- Government Contracts & Grants
- Pesticides Law
- Water Resource Development
Industries
Bar & Court Admissions
- District of Columbia, 1990
- Maryland, 1987
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals of Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Columbia
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Georgetown University Law Center, 1987
- B.S., cum laude, Tulane University, 1984