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CATHERINE A. LAUGHNER

Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C.

139 North Last Chance Gulch
Helena, Montana 59624
Phone:  (406) 443-6820
Fax:  (406) 443-6883
e-mail: cathy@bkbh.com

Professional Experience
BROWNING, KALECZYC, BERRY & HOVEN, P.C.
Helena, Montana
Partner 1990-present
Provide representation for actions arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, Resource Conservation Recovery Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, and Endangered Species Act. Negotiate remedial investigation/action with EPA, the state, and private parties. Represent clients in administrative proceedings for environmental enforcement actions.

CHEVRON U.S.A., INC.
Located in Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Texas
Environmental Specialist 1982-1989
Responsible for both long-range planning and day-to-day environmental projects for an eight-state region. Obtained state and federal air quality, water protection and waste disposal permits. Evaluated properties worth $50 million for environmental compliance prior to sale.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Salt Lake City, Utah
Analytical Chemist 1979-1981
Responsible for quantitatively analyzing air contaminants. Provided technical expertise for enforcement actions.

Education
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER, Houston, Texas OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Juris Doctor, 1989 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Salt Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 1979

Memberships
State Bar of Montana
United States District Court, District of Montana
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit



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