Michelle O’Brien Environmental Business Council Program Moderator: Leadership Briefing with EPA’s Mark Sanborn

Pierce Atwood environmental, land use, and litigation attorney Michelle O’Brien will moderate a discussion with Mark Sanborn, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region One, where he will focus on the program priorities and goals of the current administration. 

Following the presentation there will be an open discussion on issues of concern to EBC members and their clients. Please visit EBC for more information,

Michelle O'Brien has more than 30 years of experience handling environmental and land use permitting and related litigation for various types of developments, including residential homes, commercial buildings, waterfront properties, and solid waste facilities. Michelle frequently defends companies in environmental enforcement matters at the federal, state, and local levels. Michelle is also the clerk on the EBC Board of Directors.

Sworn in on March 31, 2025, Mark Sanborn leads efforts to advance the administration’s environmental agenda across the six New England states—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont—and 10 federally recognized Tribal Nations.