Randy Benn Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, US

PRKN works to protect the almost 15,000 square mile Potomac River watershed, which flows through four states (Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania) and the District of Columbia and into the Chesapeake Bay. PRKN programs and activities benefit all 5.35 million residents of the Potomac watershed, 75% of whom live in the greater DC metropolitan.

Co-founding Partner of The Earth & Water Group, a boutique environmental solutions provider launched in February of 2016 offering both the legal services of a conventional law firm and, through Earth & Water Strategies, strategic, lobbying and financial advice for the benefit of its clients. EWG’s primary areas of expertise include: environmental finance.

Serve on Board and Nominating Committee of DISC, one of the leading institutions in North America for the study of Islam and Muslims.

New York, NY, US

WA is a leader in direct protection of forests and wildlife in the Southeast Asian tropical belt.

Focused on Executive and Leadership coaching, and offer legal consulting and advocacy services for commercial for profits, environmental non-profits, research groups, universities and start-ups.

Oakland, California, US

Founding Board Member, U.S.Water Alliance, working to promote water sustainability and integrated water management (2008-); Executive Committee Member and Chairman Nominating Committee (2010-)

Board Member of sister organizations (1999-2014; Vice Chairman 2010-2014). representing over 40 religious, professional, labor, medical, educational and civic organizations and 100,000 individual members nationwide, whose mission is to reduce gun violence through fostering effective community and national action.

Board and Assembly Member, Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington D.C. (2005-2013) and Founding Chairman, Interfaith Center for Advancing Justice (2006-2008). Represent Protestant faith in leading organization that brings together the Baha'i, Hindu, Islamic, Jain, Jewish, Latter-day Saints, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Sikh and Zoroastrian faith.

Focused on building strategic alliances to bridge the Muslim/West divide in Washington and internationally.

Durham, North Carolina, US

Worked to expand Duke's impact in the water community and explored creation of a national commission on water.

New York, NY, US

Partner (1998-2008) and Of Counsel (1997-1998 and 2009-2012) at Dewey & LeBoeuf (formerly LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, LLP). Resident in Washington D.C. office. Represent Fortune 500 corporations, municipal governments, non-profits and trade associations before federal agencies, Congress and the courts on a variety of environmental and energy matters..

Council recognized in 1999 by Clinton Administration as best municipal recycling program in U.S. Also served as a Member 1991-1993.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Partner (1996-1997) and Associate (1987-1991; 1993-1996). Focused on municipal work, legislative advocacy and corporate strategic planning in the environmental field.

Washington, DC, US

Advised senior management, including the Administrator and Assistant Admionistrator, on controversial issues and key policy and legislative Clean Water Act (CWA) developments. Chaired EPA's CWA reauthorization efforts, coordinated Office of Water, EPA, and Interagency workgroups, and drafted federal CWA legislation with key Congressional staff and national.

Certificate In Executive And Leadership Coaching

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Psychology, Magna Cum Laude