Misty Howell

Misty’s work spans key federal environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, and CERCLA. Her practice is cross‑jurisdictional, and she has advised clients in matters involving laws ranging from international treaties to state regulations to local ordinances—experience that strengthens her ability to navigate cross‑border enforcement issues, particularly as substances like PFAS face heightened scrutiny abroad.

She counsels clients in the manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, and consumer products sectors, where regulatory compliance and enforcement issues are closely tied to evolving science and industrial processes. A core aspect of her practice is translating technical and scientific information into clear legal strategy. She works closely with engineers, toxicologists, epidemiologists, and other subject‑matter experts to assess what was known at the time decisions were made, evaluate technical assumptions, and help regulators understand the operational realities underlying alleged noncompliance.

Misty brings a perspective informed by white‑collar and litigation experience, as well as a background rooted in manufacturing and energy‑intensive industries. Having grown up around manufacturing and spent time working on factory floors, she understands the practical pressures, incentives, and constraints faced by line‑level operations. This experience allows her to frame compliance efforts, intent, and risk in a grounded and credible way when engaging with regulators.