SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Napoli Shkolnik is proud to announce that Partner Coral M. Odiot Rivera has been named a Law360 Rising Star for 2024 in the Environmental Law category. This prestigious recognition highlights her exceptional legal acumen and her significant contributions to environmental law.
Coral continues to be part of the team that negotiates major settlements in the ongoing Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Multi-District Litigation (MDL). Notably, settlements with 3M for $12.5 billion, $1.85 billion with DuPont, $750 million with Tyco, and $316.5 million with BASF Corporation. These settlements for Public Water Systems address the environmental and health impacts associated with these forever chemicals and further solidify Coral’s reputation as a leading attorney in high-stakes environmental litigation.
Her work continues to make a significant impact on the legal landscape, including litigation involving lead contamination, microplastics pollution and 1,4-Dioxane claims, and the protection of public health and the environment. For more information about Coral and her achievements, please visit her bio on the firm website.
Law360’s Rising Stars of 2024 list features attorneys across more than 70 law firms nationwide under the age of 40 whose remarkable legal accomplishments distinguish them in their respective fields. After meticulously reviewing over 1000 submissions, Law360 editors selected the winners based on their outstanding career achievements; Ms. Rivera is only 1 of 5 honorees recognized in the Environmental Law category.
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