Hogan Lovells Hired Environmental Lawyer Julie Cress
The law firm added Julie Cress to its San Francisco office to bolster its environment and natural resources practice.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Environmental
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has hired environmental attorney Julie Cress to join its San Francisco team. Cress brings extensive experience in air quality, climate change, and regulatory compliance to the firm.
Why it matters
The firm added Cress to enhance its capabilities in guiding clients through complex state and federal environmental regulatory landscapes. Her background helps the practice navigate increasingly difficult environmental challenges.
Cress previously held positions at the California Air Resources Board and the Bay Area Air District. Her expertise covers permitting, compliance, and climate change regulations.
The players
Julie Cress
She is an environmental lawyer specializing in air quality and climate change who previously served at the California Air Resources Board and the Bay Area Air District.
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
This global law firm maintains a San Francisco office and operates an extensive Environment and Natural Resources practice.
The details
Cress joins Hogan Lovells Cadwalader after a tenure at Baker Botts, focusing on environmental regulatory frameworks. Her arrival strengthens the firm's counsel on matters involving state and federal oversight.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Julie Cress joined Hogan Lovells Cadwalader.
The Big Picture
This appointment reflects the rise in corporate environmental legal demand reported by the American Bar Association. It follows a broader trend where major firms prioritize specialized environmental counsel to meet rising regulatory burdens.
The addition of specialized counsel like Cress can streamline how companies navigate local air quality and permitting requirements in California. This may lead to faster compliance project timelines for businesses operating under strict state regulatory oversight.
The takeaway
Firms are increasingly recruiting experts with direct experience in regulatory agencies to bridge the gap between compliance requirements and business operations. Having legal counsel with backgrounds in boards like the California Air Resources Board can be a significant advantage for corporate clients.
Further reading
For more insight into regional regulatory developments, visit San Francisco Environmental.
