Kim Logue Ortega
Associate Vice President | J.S. Held LLC
New Orleans, LA, UNITED STATES
ESG Strategist | Environmental Risk & Compliance Expert | Environmental Management Systems Advisor
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Biography
Kimberly Logue Ortega specializes in environmental risk and compliance. With over fifteen years of experience in the areas of environmental and natural resources law, Ms. Logue provides consulting and expert services for industrial facilities and law firms throughout the country. She has extensive experience with assessing and managing potential and ongoing compliance obligations with innovative client-focused strategies. Ms. Logue conducts environmental compliance audits, advises clients on the development of effective environmental management systems, and conducts due diligence associated with mergers and acquisitions. She routinely supports clients on rulemaking and legislative efforts focused on environmental and natural resources issues.
Kim was a contributor to J.S. Held's 2025 Global Risk Report.
Industry Expertise (4)
Legal Services
Environmental Services
Energy
Cleantech
Areas of Expertise (8)
Environmental Compliance
Risk Identification & Management
Agency Interface
Environmental Auditing
Independent Monitorship
Due Diligence
Regulatory Advocacy
Environmental Management System Development
Accomplishments & Recognitions (2)
Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star (Environmental, Appellate) (professional)
Associated with PPGMR Law, PLLC
Leadership Greater Little Rock (professional)
Class XXXIII
Event Appearances (1)
Infrastructure from the Ground Up
December 2024 | ABA Forum on Construction Law New Orleans, LA
Articles (4)
Unmasking Greenwashing: Avoiding Potentially Deceptive Practices
JD Supra2024 This article explores greenwashing, a deceptive practice where exaggerated or false ESG claims are made, and recent regulatory actions.
Crosscurrents: Companies Face Regulatory Uncertainties in Wake of SCOTUS Decisions
JD Supra2024 Learn more about the consequences of potential regulatory rollbacks, impacts and risks to US businesses, and how companies can navigate regulatory turbulence.
Will Derivative Shareholder Litigation Be the New Firing Line for Ensuring Achievement of Corporate Sustainability Goals?
JD Supra2023 Mitigating climate change impacts is becoming a critical business priority, and the pressure to achieve corporate sustainability objectives is mounting as investment-focused regulations continue to drive companies toward net-zero emissions.
Water Cybersecurity? EPA Mandates Regulations to Prevent Cyberattacks on Public Water Systems
JD Supra2023 This article discusses the EPA memorandum, including its impacts, the regulatory basis for the new requirement, how ybersecurity reviews will be conducted, and how to prepare for compliance.
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Education (2)
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University: J.D., Environmental Law 2007
University of Central Arkansas: B.S., Biology 2004
Licenses and Certifications (6)
American Bar Association
Section on Environment, Energy, & Resources
Arkansas Bar Association
Environmental Law Section
Texas Bar Association
Environment & Natural Resources Law Section State of Texas
Member of the State Bar
State of Texas
Member of the State Bar
State of Arkansas
Member of the Bar
United States Supreme Court, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and various District Courts
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