In this first installment of a two-part series, Dave Coyne is joined by Scott Dismukes, Esq., co-chair of the Energy Group and member of the Environmental Group at the law firm of Eckert Seamans. Scott and Dave discuss the regulatory foundations supporting the field of environmental law, and Scott’s personal journey from professional cyclist to agency counsel to private-sector attorney.  Dave and Scott also share their perspectives on how the role of environmental consultants and attorneys has evolved over the past 30 years.