Nancy J. Rich represents clients in complex matters under environmental and common law including Superfund, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and environmental toxic torts.

Nancy devotes a significant portion of her practice to counseling corporate, utility, local government and financial institution clients in major transactional matters. She advises clients on Brownfields and other environmental matters in real estate, analyzes and negotiates environmental insurance policies, and implements compliance and defense strategies in Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) matters. Her work on environmental sustainability projects includes advising clients on alternative energy issues and contracts.

Nancy developed her litigation skills as an Illinois Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Control Division, where she served as a member of the Attorney General’s Toxic Waste Strike Force and litigated environmental issues in federal and state trial courts and before the Illinois Pollution Control Board. She represented the State of Illinois in negotiating the first multi-party cleanup of a hazardous waste site under the state's then newly enacted state Superfund law.

A prolific writer, Nancy has authored numerous publications, including a comparative analysis of state Superfund laws and a law journal article addressing the Clean Air Act. She is repeatedly recognized in the media and has been described by clients in Chambers USA as “a timely, creative strategist” and “someone we keep going back to.” Nancy also serves as pro bono general counsel for Climate Cycle, an organization that educates students and community members on sustainability issues and economic benefits in the green economy.