Emilee Mooney Scott

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Emilee Mooney Scott is a member of the firm's Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group, with experience in facility compliance and transactional matters. Her experience includes a long-term placement in the legal department of a client, a multinational manufacturer, where she worked closely with the in-house and outside environmental and transactional counsel as well as corporate and facility environmental personnel.

    Compliance

    Emilee assists clients in complying with federal and state environmental laws, with a particular focus on the management of hazardous and toxic substances. In particular, she has assisted clients with Toxic Substances Control Act registration and reporting requirements, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act compliance, and facility chemical safety matters.

    Transactional

    Emilee helps clients understand, manage and limit environmental risk associated with business and property transactions. She also assists clients in complying with transaction-triggered compliance requirements like the Connecticut Transfer Act. Emilee was appointed to the Working Group jointly convened by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Department of Economic and Community Development under Public Act 20-9 to advise on Connecticut’s forthcoming release-based environmental investigation and remediation program. She has previously co-chaired two other Working Group subcommittees.

    Prior to joining Robinson+Cole, Emilee was a legislative fellow for the Connecticut General Assembly's Office of Legislative Research, where she conducted nonpartisan legal and public policy research. Before attending law school, she was a research analyst at an economic consulting firm in Massachusetts, assessing mass tort and environmental liabilities of companies in energy and mineral processing sectors.

    Emilee is a regular contributor to the firm's Manufacturing Law Blog, which covers legal news and related business issues facing manufacturers and distributors.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

      • Represented GrowGeneration Corp. (GrowGen), an owner and operator of a network of specialty hydroponic gardening stores, in connection with its acquisition of Canopy Crop Management, an industry-leading silicic acid company that sells silicic acid-enriched fertilizers. The firm's Capital Markets + Securities Team advised GrowGen on the transaction, which was announced December 23, 2020.

      • Assisted in representation of energy company in lawsuit filed by neighboring property owner seeking recovery for alleged contamination.

      • Assisted in securing exemptions for several construction equipment manufacturer clients from limits and transition deadlines under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Tier 4 nonroad engine emission standards.

      • Provided legal support and review for several clients in conducting voluntary self-audits of environmental, safety, and health matters. Worked with clients and outside technical consultants to address issues and develop compliance management systems to prevent recurrence.

      • Assist interstate pipeline in connection with regulatory proceedings in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island for the approval of long-term contracts for the sale of natural gas capacity.

      • Represented ViaQuest Holdings, Ltd. (ViaQuest) as legal counsel in connection with investment in the healthcare services provider by Council Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. ViaQuest, headquartered in Dublin,Ohio, is a leading provider of quality, highly-individualized and specialized cost-effective care, solutions and services focused on individuals with development disabilities; hospice care; and behavioral and mental health. All are seen as growing areas of the healthcare market. ViaQuest operates in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      Connecticut Bar Association
      Environmental Law Section, Secretary, (2019 - 2021)
      Vice-Chair, Environmental Law Section (2022)

      Society of Women Environmental Professionals, Connecticut Chapter
      Executive Board (2017 - Present)

      Connecticut Business & Industry Association
      Member, E2 Energy & Environmental Council Steering Committee (2023)

      American Bar Association
      Chair of the Special Committee on Young Lawyers of the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) (2014 - 2015)
      Participant in SEER's Leadership Development Program (2014 - 2015)
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Selected as a Rising Star to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2015 to 2022.
       

      Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Environmental Law since 2020.

      Recognized as a New Leader in the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune, 2021

      Hartford Business Journal, 2021 "Forty Under 40" Honoree  

      Ranked in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the State of Connecticut in the area of Environment for 2022.

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Auerfarm
      Board of Directors (2018 - Present)

      Friends of Fernridge Park
      Member, Board of Directors (2020)

      Town of West Hartford
      Member, Conservation & Environment Commission (2016)
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "PFAS Background and Updates for the Water Industry," co-authored with Robert S. Melvin and Megan E. Baroni, published in InFlow-Line magazine, the quarterly publication of the Connecticut Section of the America Water Works (CTAWWA) and the Connecticut Water Works Associations (CWWA) (Winter 2019/2020)
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      "Environmental Year in Review: Decisions Reinforce DEEP's Authority," published in Connecticut Law Tribune (9/19/2016)
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      "Rulings Put Limits on State Regulators and Intervenors," published in Connecticut Law Tribune (9/14/2015)
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      "Chemical Regulation in the Laboratories of Democracy," published in Natural Resources & Environment, a publication of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (Spring 2015)

      "Is the Chemistry Right for Chemical Safety Reform," published in Connecticut Law Tribune (3/23/2015)
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      "Fresh Lessons About Wetlands, Permits and Appeals," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Candace M. Cunningham (9/22/2014)

      "FTC Provides Primer On 'Green' Paint Marketing," published in Connecticut Law Tribune (4/8/2013)

      "Ruling Paves Way for Clean Water Act Litigation," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Robert S. Melvin (4/9/2012)

      "Falling on Your Sword: Self-Created Hardship and Variances," published in Connecticut Law Tribune (4/11/2011)

      "Bona Fide Protection: Fulfilling CERCLA’s Legislative Purpose by Applying Differing Definitions of 'Disposal'," published in Connecticut Law Review (2/2010)

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Water Resources Webinar: PFAS Series Part II – PFAS in Drinking Water," as program co-chair and panelist for the Environmental Business Council of New England program (12/8/2022)
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      "PFAS Legal and Regulatory Updates," co-presented with Robert S. Melvin, at the Connecticut Section of the American Water Works Association Fall Conference 2022 (10/18/2022)
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      "Emerging Issues in Environmental Due Diligence," a member of the CBA Environmental Law Section as part of the Conference's Real Property/Environmental Law Track during the Connecticut Bar Association's 2022 Connecticut Legal Conference (6/13/2022)
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      "Unpacking DEEP's New Release Reporting Regulations: Requirements & Issues," co-presented with Brian C. Freeman, as part of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association’s 2022 Energy & Environment Conference (6/2/2022)
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      "Legal Considerations in PCB Remediation," as part of the “EBC TSCA Webinar: Proposed Changes in the Federal PCB Regulations,” hosted by the Environmental Business Council of New England (2/17/2022)
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      "EBC Connecticut Webinar: PFAS Update-Trends in Assessing Sites for PFAS," co-presented with Jonathan H. Schaefer (2/1/2022)
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      "PCBs in Aging Water Infrastructure – Strategies for Minimizing Project Impacts," as a program chair for the Environmental Business Council of New England's webinar (11/3/2021)
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      "PCBs in Building Materials - Legal Considerations," as part of the Environmental Business Council of New England's webinar, “PCBs in Aging Water Infrastructure – Strategies for Minimizing Project Impacts (11/3/2021)

      "Due Diligence Updates and Emerging Issues," (10/22/2021)
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      "Chemical Regulation Update," (10/21/2021)
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      "PFAS & Industry," during the Connecticut Business & Industry Association's 2021 Energy & Environment Conference (6/11/2021)
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      "Wave II RSR and EUR Revisions / Proposed Release-Based Cleanup Regulations," both presented during the EBCNE webinar "Revisions, Revisions, Revisions – Final, Released, and in Development" (5/6/2021)
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      "Solid and Hazardous Waste and Chemicals in Commerce," (10/22/2020)
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      "Regulatory Update - PSM/RMP Regulations and Case Study," which reviewed the regulations under OSHA's Process Safety Management and the EPA's Risk Management Plan Rule.. (9/16/2020)
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      "Ethical Issues That Can Arise in Commercial Real Estate Transactions," during the Connecticut Bar Association's Connecticut Legal Conference. (9/14/2020)
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      "PFAS Liabilities for Water Suppliers and Municipalities," co-presented with James P. Ray, which showcased three presentations on legal implications and risk management perspectives surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). (6/18/2020)
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      "How does PFAS get into the Environment and how is it Regulated and Treated," co-presented with James P. Ray, the second program in a three-part webinar series on PFAS hosted by the CT Conference of Municipalities and GZA GeoEnvironmental (4/30/2020)
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      "How Are the Technical, Regulatory, and Legal Challenges of PFAS Being Addressed?" presented at a Connecticut Business & Industry Association event. (6/13/2019)
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      "PFAS: Background & Updates for the Water Industry," co-presented with Robert S. Melvin and Megan E. Baroni, at the CT Water Works Association/CT American Water Works Association Fall Conference (10/23/2019)
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      "Air Permitting & Compliance: What to Know, What to Do, What Not to Do," co-presented with Brian C. Freeman, for the MCTA in Westfield, MA (5/23/2019)
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      "Air Permitting & Compliance and What It Might Mean to You (and Your Neighbors)," co-presented with Brian C. Freeman, presented by the Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance in Boston, Massachusetts (11/29/2018)
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      "Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – Regulation, Research, Risk, Mitigation & Alternatives," presented by the Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance at Dow Chemical in Marlboro, Massachusetts (5/10/2018)
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      "Polyfluoralkyl Substances (PFAS) – Regulation, Research, Risk, Mitigation & Alternatives," co-presented with James P. Ray, presented by the Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance at Dow Chemical in Marlboro, Massachusetts (5/10/2018)
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      "Hot Topics in Chemical Compliance," at the CBIA 2017 Energy & Environment Conference in Farmington, Connecticut (6/16/2017)
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      "Regulatory Trends and Outlook for 2017," presented at Presentation to the Connecticut Environmental Forum (CEF), co-presented with Todd R. Berman, Robert S. Melvin and Brian C. Freeman, Presented to the Connecticut Environmental Forum (CEF), Wethersfield, CT (2/1/2017)
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      "Environmental Regulatory Trends and Outlook for 2017: What You Need To Know," presented at R+C Environmental & Utilities Practice Group webinar/seminar, co-presented with Brian C. Freeman, Robert S. Melvin, Todd R. Berman and Earl W. Phillips Jr.
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      "Environmental and Compliance Trends for 2017: Practical Strategies for Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes," presented at BLR webinar, co-presented with Todd R. Berman and Brian C. Freeman, webinar (11/30/2016)
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      "Corporate Environmental & Sustainability Reporting: Environmental and Legal Perspectives," at Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance, Inc. (MCTA), co-presented with Karla L. Chaffee (12/12/2013)

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • January 5, 2022

        Business Transactions Team Represents Hydrofera, LLC in Sale to Essity

      • August 23, 2021

        Emilee Mooney Scott Profiled in Hartford Business Journal’s 2021 “40 Under Forty” Issue

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      • May 13, 2021

        Connecticut Law Tribune Honors Seven Robinson+Cole Lawyers During Connecticut Legal Awards

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      • March 29, 2021

        Transactional Health Law Team Represents ViaQuest in Significant Investment Agreement

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      • February 11, 2021

        Capital Markets + Securities Team Represents GrowGeneration Corp. in Significant Transactions

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      • June 13, 2019

        Jim Ray and Emilee Mooney Scott Address CBIA on Technical and Legal Challenges of PFAS

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      • June 6, 2019

        Members of the Hartford Office's EE+T Group Take Part in Keney Park Sustainability Project

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      • May 23, 2019

        Brian Freeman and Emilee Mooney Scott Present at MCTA Meeting

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      • January 28, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Hosts UConn Law Alumni Association “Breakfast Brief”

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      • December 4, 2018

        Brian Freeman and Emilee Mooney Scott Present During Air Permitting & Compliance Program

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      • October 18, 2018

        51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • June 7, 2018

        Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group Members Volunteer for Riverfront Recapture

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      • May 18, 2018

        Jim Ray and Emilee Mooney Scott Offer Insights on PFAS

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      • March 28, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Supports 2018 UConn MBA Sustainability Case Competition

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      • June 20, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Participates in CBIA Energy & Environmental Conference

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      • June 2, 2017

        Environmental + Utilities Group Members Volunteer to Keep Bushnell Park Beautiful

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      • February 7, 2017

        Environmental + Utilities Group Members Speak on 2017 Regulatory Outlook at CEF Forum

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      • December 1, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Environmental + Utilities Group Members Present on Compliance Trends for 2017

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      • September 30, 2016

        Emilee Mooney Scott Publishes Environmental Year in Review Article for Connecticut Law Tribune

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      • October 28, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Publish Articles in Connecticut Law Tribune's Connecticut Supreme Court Section

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      • April 20, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Publish Articles for Special Edition of Connecticut Law Tribune

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      • November 17, 2014

        Hartford Lawyers Co-author Connecticut Law Tribune Article

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      • September 18, 2014

        Hartford Lawyer to Chair ABA SEER Committee

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      • August 14, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Host Networking Event at 2014 ABA Annual Meeting

      • January 9, 2014

        Environmental and Utilities Lawyers Speak at MCTA Meeting

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      • November 11, 2013

        Hartford LandLaw Lawyers Participate in Environmental Justice Panel

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      • April 23, 2012

        Environmental and Utilities Lawyers Write About Supreme Court Decision on Clean Water Act

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      • April 14, 2011

        Land Law Associates Write Articles for Connecticut Law Tribune

      R+C News Releases

      • October 11, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

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      • August 18, 2022

        74 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2023

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      • June 1, 2022

        2022 Chambers USA Recognizes 19 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 10 Practice Areas

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      • October 14, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • September 22, 2021

        Emilee Mooney Scott Named to Hartford Business Journal’s 2021 “40 Under Forty” Class

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      • August 19, 2021

        65 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022

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      • November 18, 2020

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners and Counsel

      • October 15, 2020

        47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

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      • August 20, 2020

        61 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021

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      • October 19, 2019

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • August 15, 2019

        57 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

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      • December 17, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Promotes Nine Lawyers to Counsel

      • January 23, 2018

        Emilee Mooney Scott Appointed to Auerfarm Board of Directors

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      • October 17, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • October 18, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • October 11, 2016

        Emilee Mooney Scott Appointed to West Hartford Conservation & Environment Commission

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      • October 19, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • May 7, 2012

        R&C Associates Spend Happy Hour with First Lady Cathy Malloy

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      • April 6, 2011

        Robinson & Cole Welcomes 10 New Attorneys

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    • Legal Updates/Newsletters

      Legal Updates/Newsletters

      "New Compliance Obligations for Connecticut EURs" co-authored with Robert S. Melvin and George W. Watson III (4/16/2021)