Angela Vanessa Johnson

Overview Vanessas legal practice consists of environmental compliance counseling and environmental litigation work. Vanessa has wide-ranging environmental law experience, including handling matters involving hazardous waste, RCRA, CERCLA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, OSHA, and state and federal wetland development and mitigation issues. She also has experience in property acquisition involving environmental concerns, which includes contract review and drafting, the allocation of liabilities created by environmental issues, and management of environmental due diligence. In addition to experience in private practice, Vanessa was a founder and co-owner of The Wetlands Company LLC. Its mission was to develop wetland creation and restoration projects for purposes of wetland mitigation. Vanessa also served as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Operations for the Agriculture & Turf division of National Carbon Technologies. Vanessas extensive environment-related business experience enables her to bring a practical, business-centric approach to handling environmental law matters. Services Energy & Natural Resources Environmental Law Energy Regulation & Permitting Energy Litigation Minerals, Mining & Water Law Show More Show Less Experience Advises businesses on compliance with environmental regulations including those involving hazardous waste, stormwater and wastewater discharges, and occupational health and safety. Oversees cleanup actions for contaminated sites. Drafts environmental liabilities sections of real estate transaction agreements. Represents clients in enforcement actions under the federal and Minnesota occupational safety and health acts. Credentials Education University of Iowa College of Law, J. D., 1996 University of Northern Iowa, B. A., 1993, high honors Admissions Minnesota, 1996 U. S. District Court, 2022 Recognition Order of the Coif Civic & Professional Professional Activities The Michelle Project, Vice President/Board Member, 2001-2010 News & Insights Legal Update02.14.2025 Planet PFAS: Laws, Lawsuits and the Fight to Clean Up Forever Chemicals (Part 1) Legal Update02.14.2025 Planet PFAS: A Blueprint for Regulating Forever Chemicals (Part 2) Event03.21.2024 Preparing for the PFAS Regulatory Future - Day 2 News Firm News09.06.2022 Energy & Environmental Law Attorney Vanessa Johnson Joins Fredrikson & Byron Speaking Engagements Event03.21.2024 Preparing for the PFAS Regulatory Future - Day 2 Legal Updates Legal Update02.14.2025 Planet PFAS: Laws, Lawsuits and the Fight to Clean Up Forever Chemicals (Part 1) Legal Update02.14.2025 Planet PFAS: A Blueprint for Regulating Forever Chemicals (Part 2) Legal Update02.06.2024 The Supreme Court Declines to Take Up CERCLA Contribution Limitations Case Legal Update11.07.2023 Recent State and Federal Actions to Address PFAS Legal Update03.10.2023 EPA Takes Several Actions Towards Further Regulation of PFAS Publications & Presentations Co-Author, A Blueprint for Regulating Forever Chemicals, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, January/February 2025 Co-Author, Planet PFAS: Laws, Litigation and the Battles Over Forever Chemicals, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, December 2024 Author, The Supreme Court Declines to Take Up CERCLA Contribution Limitations Case, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association, January/February 2024 Co-Author, Recent State and Federal Actions to Address PFAS, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association, October 2023 Author, EPA Takes Several Actions Towards Further Regulation of PFAS, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association, March 2023 Show More Show Less