ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
David S. Bailey, The Environmental Law Group, PLLC / Richmond
David S. Bailey, Esq., is senior counsel and general manager of The Environmental Law Group, PLLC. He is an attorney with a science background and over 35 years' experience with environmental issues in the litigation, regulatory, and non-profit sectors. A graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law, he also holds a B.S. in Biology from Virginia Tech and an M.S. in Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University. His current practice focuses on toxic torts, land use, and specialized legal consulting as a subject matter expert. Mr. Bailey has been in private practice since 1994, representing private citizens and organizations on issues involving environmental science and law. He served on the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (1994–2001) and was the staff attorney for environmental justice project Environmental Defense Fund (1982–1994). He also served as senior attorney/scientist and director of Virginia Office Scientific research/litigation on national and state environmental issues. Earlier background includes the Virginia State Water Control Board (1967–1982), Director, Bureau of Enforcement (1976–1982), and Field Biologist (1967–1972).
Prof. Robert Leonard Vance, VCU Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering/Virginia Commonwealth University / Richmond
R. Leonard Vance is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he teaches courses in Law and Engineering and industrial hygiene. He formerly represented the Virginia Department of Health in the Office of the Attorney General. He is also a certified industrial hygienist and professional engineer.