■ Enterprising Women
■ Enterprising Women
Continued From Page 10 Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi ’ s ( CSG Law ) Amy Howlett Associate , Renewable Energy & Sustainability Team and Real Estate Group
Amy joined CSG Law in 2022 and has quickly made a name for herself on the field of renewable energy law . At CSG Law , she has assisted in negotiating dozens of solar energy deals , including rooftop solar leases , dual use farmland solar projects , and landfill solar projects , with clients ranging from large institutional landlords to small nonprofits . She has also assisted in advising clients in connection with renewable energy credits and the Inflation Reduction Act . Before joining CSG Law , Amy served in a variety of positions including co-founder of an incubator space focused on sustainable businesses , staff attorney at the Center for Appellate Litigation in New York , associate at a New York-based law firm and adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law . Nominated by CSG Law
Langan Brandi Gray , LSRP Senior Project Manager
Amy Howlett of CSG Law has assisted in negotiating dozens of solar energy deals and advising clients in connection with renewable energy credits .
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Brandi Gray is a rising star in Langan ’ s environmental practice . She has extensive experience managing commercial , industrial , and residential projects in New Jersey , with specialty in the closure of complex Industrial Site Recovery Act cases under the NJDEP Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment Program . Gray has been a Licensed Site Remediation Professional for over 10 years and currently shares her expertise as a leading expert on the investigation and remediation of NJDEP-led RCRA sites . Gray serves as the Chair of the LSRPA Membership Committee and is a member of LSRPA ’ s Aspiring Professionals and Marketing Committees . She has played a key role in the Case Inventory Document and Response Action Outcome stakeholder groups , which work directly with regulators to support the LSRP program and update guidance documents . She has also taught several LSRPA and NJDEP training courses . Nominated by Kelly McCormick of Langan
The Sharpe Group LLC Jenny Sharpe Owner
A Magna Cum Laude graduate from Muhlenberg College , Jenny passed the CPA exam within a year of graduation , showcasing her commitment to continuous growth and excellence . In November of 2023 , after working for two other firms , Jenny took a bold step by establishing her own CPA firm . In just six months , she has transformed her vision into reality , employing seven individuals and carving out a niche for serving entrepreneurial companies . Under her leadership , the firm has experienced dramatic growth , a testament to Jenny ’ s exceptional talent , strategic vision , and dedication . At only 31 years old , she is already making significant strides in her field , lighting the world on fire with her passion , expertise , and unwavering commitment to excellence . Jenny embodies the spirit of this award and I wholeheartedly endorse her as a deserving recipient . Nominated by Vicki Driemel of The Sharpe Group LLC
ENTERPRISING WOMEN OF 2024 : PLATINUM
Excel Environmental Resources Lawra Dodge President
As founder and president of Excel Environmental Resources , Inc ., an environmental consulting firm specializing in the investigation and redevelopment of contaminated properties , or “ Brownfields ,” Lawra Dodge has been an environmental consultant for 40 years and Excel is entering its 30th year of business in 2024 . She is a recognized expert in the field , a NJ Licensed Site Remediation Professional ( LSRP ), a licensed Professional Geologist , and has served for 14 years on the NJ LSRP Licensing Board where she chairs and / or serves on several committees . Lawra works closely with the public and private sector ( municipalities , non-profit organizations , property owners , developers , corporations , and law firms ) to characterize the environmental conditions of properties the public and private sector clients want cleaned up and redeveloped ; access grant funds to offset the cost
Lawra Dodge of Excel Environmental Resources works to characterize the environmental conditions of properties the public and private sector clients want cleaned up and redeveloped .
of cleanup ; facilitate the productive reuse of contaminated / underutilized properties ; and improve the quality of life for NJ communities . Lawra and her team use innovative systems and solutions to manage continued growth all while mentoring younger environmental professionals to succeed in the goal of cleaning up NJ ’ s Brownfields and other contaminated sites . Nominated by Warren R . Love of Gauntlet Advisory Services
Gibbons , P . C . Jennifer Phillips Smith Chair , Real Property Group
Jennifer Phillips Smith is lead land use attorney on several of NJ ’ s largest , highest-profile development and redevelopment projects , including a $ 2.5 billion redevelopment considered the largest mixed-use development in state history ; transformation of Asbury Park ’ s Waterfront ; and development of a 206,000-square-foot industrial building at a former paper mill site . A member of Gibbons ’ s Executive Committee and Co-Chair of its Real Property Group , she helps NJ businesses expand and optimize markets and operations through development and redevelopment of real property for their facilities . She counsels clients on matters ranging from redevelopment projects spanning hundreds of acres to issues impacting small-business owners ; represents clients regarding mixed-use , industrial , restaurant , residential , retail , office , medical , educational , and senior living projects ; and maintains a niche practice in liquor licensing and alcoholic beverage control . Smith ’ s professional accomplishments have been recognized by NJBIZ , Chambers USA , New Jersey Law Journal , New Jersey Super Lawyers , and other leading publications . Nominated by Peter J . Torcicollo of Gibbons , P . C .
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