Education

Albany Law School, J.D., summa cum laude

Cornell University, B.S.

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
New York

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Dianne R. Phillips

Partner
Boston
t: 617-573-5818

Dianne R. Phillips concentrates her practice in litigation, regulatory, energy and environmental law. As former Assistant General Counsel for Suez LNG North America LLC, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC from 2001-03, Ms. Phillips was involved in all aspects of regulatory compliance for the nation’s oldest, continuously operating liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal located in Everett, Mass.

Ms. Phillips' litigation experience involves construction, land use, permitting, utilities, regulatory, toxic tort and contract matters. Her environmental practice focuses on hazardous waste disputes, enforcement defense, due diligence, and complex project development and permitting matters. Ms. Phillips’ energy practice focuses on LNG terminal operations, natural gas pipeline permitting and operations, construction, eminent domain and electric industry deregulation.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • Law Student Award, Bureau of National Affairs, 1988
  • Trustees Award, Albany Law School, 1988

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Boston Bar Association
  • Albany Law School National Alumni Council, Past President
  • Albany Law School Board of Directors 1995-2000
  • Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), Board Member, 2006-2009, Vice President, 2009
  • Annual Spirit of Justice Awards Dinner, Co-Chair, 2007-2008

Court Admissions

  • All State Courts in New York
  • U.S. District Court for Massachusetts
  • All State Courts in Massachusetts

Speaking Engagements

  • Panelist, Successful Women – How Did They Get There?, Deloitte Women’s Initiative Network, October 16, 2008
  • Environmental Traps for the Unwary Construction Contractor, Construction Industries of Massachusetts Corporate Compliance Programs, March 27, 2008
  • Solutions: Which Traditional Projects are Moving Ahead & Which are Dead or Dying?, Law Seminars International Conference, Energy in the Northeast, October 19, 2007
  • LNG Development in the Northeast, Legal and Regulatory Issues Affecting Safety & Security, Law Seminars International Conference, LNG Development in the Northeast, December 5, 2006
  • LNG Development in the Pacific Northwest, Legal and Regulatory Issues Affecting Safety & Security, Law Seminars International Conference, LNG Development in the Pacific Northwest, May 5, 2006
  • Environmental Issues in LNG Development Projects - An Introduction, ABA Section of Environment, Energy and Resources Quick Teleconference, March 28, 2006
  • LNG Facility Siting - Will There be an LNG Facility Sited in Massachusetts, Overview of New England LNG Projects and Regulatory Process, Environmental Business Council of New England Conference, January 20, 2006
  • Co-Chair's Introduction and Analysis, Law Seminar International Conference, LNG Development in the Northeast, December 6, 2005
  • The Impact of Mexican LNG on Southwest Markets, Law Seminars International Conference, Energy in the Southwest, July 14, 2005
  • Safety and Security Issues: LNG in the Post 9/11 World, Law Seminars International Conference, LNG Development in the Pacific Northwest, March 21, 2005
  • LNG Ports - A Supply Solution or Illusion?, Law Seminars International Conference, New Direction for California Energy Markets, September 17, 2004