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RebeccaValentine

She | Her | Hers

Associate

"I take a comprehensive approach to assessing and meeting each client's distinct needs."

Overview

Biography

Rebecca concentrates her practice on environmental law, including litigation related to mass torts. She represents national and international companies in claims involving alleged toxic and environmental exposure and contamination in state and federal courts. Rebecca manages all aspects of litigation strategy and case development.

Additionally, Rebecca has experience with state and local election law, with a focus on redistricting and reapportionment litigation.

Rebecca is committed to providing pro bono representation to indigent individuals and asylum seekers.

Bar Associations

  • American Bar Association, Natural Resources & Environment Section, Member; Litigation Section, Member
  • New York State Bar Association, Environmental & Energy Law Section, Member; Women in Law Section, Member; Young Lawyers Section, Member
  • Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, WNY Chapter, Western New York Judicial Rankings Committee, Member
     
Experience

Prior Experience

  • Phillips Lytle, LLP, Associate
  • US District Court for the Western District of New York, Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo, Judicial Intern
  • US Department of Justice, Environment & Natural Resources Division, Environmental Defense Section, Law Clerk
  • New York State Attorney General, Buffalo Regional Office, Office of State Counsel, Legal Intern
  • US District Court for the District of Columbia, Hon. Paul L. Friedman, Judicial Intern

Selected Honors

  • New York State Bar Association, Empire State Counsel, 2021–2022

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