Zackary D. Knaub

Experience: Energy Matters: Negotiated agreement to facilitate continued operation of an upstate nuclear power plant.; Served as lead counsel on repowering of major power generating plant after Superstorm Sandy.; Oversaw legal formulation of New York State's Clean Energy Standard, Zero Emissions Credits, State Energy Plan, and plans to procure up to $1.5 billion in renewable energy resources.; Represented independent power producer in citizen suits challenging siting of a proposed power plant.; Environmental Matters: Negotiated 2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017.; Advised on rapid response to significant drinking water contamination by emerging contaminants throughout New York.; Advised on all aspects of enforcement of environmental law and regulations, including water, air, mining, solid waste, pesticides, petroleum spills, wildlife, and endangered species.; Advised on State Environmental Quality Review Act and permitting matters.; Negotiated settlement agreements in environmental enforcement actions, claims for natural resource damages, and state and federal lawsuits.; Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements in environmental, products liability, toxic tort, and insurance coverage litigation.; Additional Representative Matters: Oversaw defense of numerous lawsuits challenging New York State laws, regulations, and actions.; Represented clients in federal and state governmental investigations and audits.; Represented clients in governmental investigations by the FBI and Defense Intelligence Agency.; Advised Belgian corporation on effect of parent company's potential common law liabilities for U.S. subsidiaries on criminal securities fraud litigation in Belgium.; Advised pharmaceutical companies on potential risks stemming from participation in a global supply chain ethics initiative.; Served as outside in-house counsel to the U.S. subsidiaries of a major British defense manufacturer.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Knaub prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.; Government Experience: Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, 2015-2019; Interim Chief Counsel to the Governor, 2019; First Assistant Counsel to the Governor, 2018-2019; Assistant Counsel to the Governor for Energy and the Environment, 2015-2018; Regional Attorney, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 2012-2015; Internships: New York City Law Department (Office of Corporation Counsel), Affirmative Litigation Division, 2002-2003; Senior Student Legal Specialist, 2002-2003; Summer Honors Program Associate, 2002; Judicial Intern, The Honorable Alfred M. Wolin, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2001