She will present “Regulation of and Challenges Presented by Microplastics and Other Emerging Contaminants” at the conference, which runs May 21 and 22 in Chicago, Illinois. Geosyntec’s Mark Willobee, CPESC, and Isabel Zacharczuk, CPSWQ, will also attend. Geosyntec is a Gold Sponsor of this event.

Rachel is a Senior Scientist based in Florida with more than 15 years of experience focused on ecotoxicology, ecological risk assessment, contaminated site assessments, and emerging contaminants. Her work often addresses per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics, and she is a leader of Geosyntec’s internal microplastics practice group.

Hosted by the ISBA, the Annual Environmental and Natural Resources Law Conference features updates from state and federal agencies; discussions of emerging topics such as AI in environmental practice, data center expansion, microplastics, and clean energy policy; and an interactive ethics session. Attendees will get practical guidance, actionable perspectives, and valuable networking opportunities with environmental law professionals from around the region.

The ISBA is a voluntary organization that supports Illinois attorneys through education, advocacy, and resources to promote the effective administration of justice.

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For more information on microplastics and other emerging contaminants, contact Rachel at rzajacfay@geosyntec.com.
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