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LaJuana S Wilcher
About LaJuana
Biography
LaJuana Wilcher is a Partner at English Lucas Priest & Owsley LLP (ELPO). She began working with NACWA (then AMSA) in 1989, when she was nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as EPA's Assistant Administrator for Water. In that position, she was responsible for national water policy, and promulgated stormwater, biosolids, and TMDL regulations, among others. She also convened and worked closely with the FACA group that developed the 1994 CSO Policy.
LaJuana worked on environmental law issues in Washington, D.C., for almost 20 years. She was a Partner in the DC offices of Winston & Strawn and LeBoeuf, Lamb Greene and MacRae LLP, where she served as legal counsel for NACWA and numerous municipalities in federal CWA litigation, permitting and enforcement matters. She has also served as a group facilitator, expert witness and legislative counsel on various CWA matters.
Returning to private law practice in her home state of Kentucky in 2002, LaJuana was a partner at ELPO until being tapped by Kentucky's Governor to be Secretary of Kentucky's Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet from 2003-2006, here she orchestrated a novel Consent Decree strategy with Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District.
LaJuana has developed and taught environmental law and policy courses at Vermont Law School and Vanderbilt University Law School. She was awarded NACWA's Special Recognition Award in 1993 and State Public Service Award in 2006. She has been selected as a Lifetime Honorary Member of American Water Works Association and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2009. She speaks frequently throughout the country on environmental law and leadership issues.
LaJuana was a founding Board Member of America's Clean Water Alliance (now the U.S. Water Alliance) and Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park, and is a Supervisor of the Warren County Conservation District. She owns and operates Scuffle Hill Farm, growing grass-fed Angus cattle, hay and horses, including the 2007 Kentucky Derby Winner.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 28 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1997
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Licensed in Kentucky for 45 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley LLP
1101 College St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101-2618
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"You cannot find a more accomplished environmental attorney in Kentucky than LaJuana. She has served in national and statewide government leadership positions, giving her considerably more experience than her peers in the field. I highly recommend her."
"LaJuana's background in environmental law at the highest levels make her an excellent representative for her clients. She has national and statewide experience in environmental law, particularly when it comes to water regulations. I am happy to give her my recommendation."
"LaJuana has both national and state level experience in environmental regulations. She is considered a premiere environmental attorney in Kentucky. Recommended."
"When it comes to environmental law in Kentucky, you probably won't find anyone with better credentials and more relevant experience than LaJuana. Her experience is a great asset for her clients as she helps them navigate the world of environmental regulations. Recommended."
"LaJuana has a national-level profile in environmental law. She speaks often at seminars and programs on environmental law and is a sought-after attorney. We're very fortunate to have her on our team."
"LaJuana is known nationally for her work in environmental law, and she brings a depth of knowledge to her work that few others have. She represents the firm well at national level speaking engagements and zealously defends her clients."
"There's no one better for environmental law, particularly in Kentucky. LaJuana has held national and statewide posts in the field of environmental law and has a depth of knowledge of state and federal regulations that few can match. Recommended."
"LaJuana is someone we're very fortunate to have at ELPO. She's extremely experienced in the field of environmental law, particularly in the area of water regulations. She regularly speaks at national conferences on water regulations, and brings a lot of knowledge and understanding to her work."
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Environmental Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2015
Environmental Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2014
Environmental Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2013
Environmental Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2012
Environmental Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2011
Environmental Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2010
Environmental Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2009
Environmental Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2006
State Public Service Award, National Association of Clean Water Agencies
2005
Alumni Association Gold Medal, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, NKU
2004
Housing Hero Award, Home Builders Association of Kentucky
1993
Lifetime Honorary Membership, American Waterworks Association
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley, LLP
2003 - 2006
Secretary, Kentucky Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet
1989 - 1993
Assistant Administrator for Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1983 - 1983
Special Assistant to the General Counsel, U.S. Department Of Agriculture
1983 - 1986
Asst to Deputy Administrator and Special Asst to General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Associations
1997 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1980 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
Advisory Board for the Environmental Law and Policy Annual Review
Member
Salmon P. Chase College of Law Board of Visitors
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park
Board Member
Education
1980
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Western Kentucky University
BS - Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2015
National Clean Water Law Seminar
Stealth Regulation: A Mountain or Molehill?
2015
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Environmental Conference
Waters of the U.S.
2015
Kentucky Chamber Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference
Getting and Complying with Your Stormwater Permit
2014
Webinar
Notoriously Unclear: the Ebb and Flow of the Jurisdictional Reach of the Clean Water Act
2014
National Clean Water Law Seminar
Confessions of a Middle-Aged CWA – Where Have We Been & Where Are We Going?
2013
Third Annual Kentucky Energy Management Conference
The Value of Water: Considering Regulatory Costs and Benefits…Never the Twain Shall Meet?
2013
National Clean Water Law Seminar
Legal Advocacy With EPA - An Insider’s Perspective
2013
Kentucky Ag Summit
What Does Stewardship Mean to Kentucky Agriculture
2011
Environmental Law Update
Environmental Law and the EPA
Publications
1995
National Wetlands Newsletter
Wetlands and the Constitutional Balance
1992
Water Pollution Law and Liability
From Flammable to Fishable: The Story of Improving U.S. Water Quality
Languages
English