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V&E Signs Former Top U.S. Government Environmental Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins has lured Ronald Tenpas, who was formerly the U.S. government’s highest ranking environmental lawyer, to join the firm in its Washington, D.C. office.

V&E announced the addition of Tenpas, who most recently was practicing at Morgan Lewis, to its environmental and natural resources practice this week. He will handle government enforcement matters related to environmental litigation and alleged environmental law violations.

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