Mackenzie Cremeans and Christian Nilsen to Contribute to 2026 Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar
Mackenzie Cremeans, PhD, PG, will present and Christian Nilsen, PE, PMP, will serve on a panel at the Defense Research Institute (DRI) 2026 Toxic Torts Environmental Law Seminar from April 15 through 17, 2026, in Miami, Florida.
Mackenzie will present “Navigating Legal Currents: Data Centers, Water Supply Risks, and Regulatory Challenges” on Thursday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. ET. Christian will serve on the panel, “Citizen Science, Science as Publicized by the Media, and the Quality of Journal Publications” on Friday, April 17, at 9:10 a.m. ET.
Geosyntec is a Premier Sponsor of the event.
Mackenzie is a Senior Hydrogeologist based in Kansas who focuses on site characterization and remediation, as well as on environmental forensics for metals, chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Mackenzie combines her knowledge of hydrogeologic methods along with previous law firm experience to develop tailored and defensible site assessment, remediation, and closure strategies at complex sites.
Christian is a Principal Engineer based in Washington with more than 20 years of experience focused on stormwater management, water quality, and data science. Christian helps agencies and communities use data-driven tools to better understand and manage their water systems and watersheds, as well as the ecosystems they support. He specializes in community-based decision-support tools that make stormwater management more transparent, equitable, and responsive to local needs, inclusive of historically underserved neighborhoods.
DRI is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of businesses and individuals in civil litigation. At the 2026 Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar, speakers will address the latest information in the field, including PFAS and benzene litigation, and will offer an overview of recent US Supreme Court rulings.
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For more information on legal currents in data centers, water supply, and more, contact Mackenzie at Mackenzie.Cremeans@Geosyntec.com.
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