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olli Feichko credits her success in part to a solid work ethic she learned


while growing up in a small Utah coal mining town. “But it takes more to succeed,” she says. “You must always do excellent work, continually build on strengths, and tackle weaknesses.” As environmen- tal counsel for W. R. Grace & Co., a leading specialty chemicals and materials company with operations in over 40 countries, Feichko’s responsibilities include providing environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance counseling and training, managing complex projects and litigation, and advising on Grace’s global EHS strategy. Because the Maryland-based


company has well-established product lines and a strong research and development division, Feichko’s position requires exper- tise in the regulation of chemical manufacturing processes and the ability to quickly grasp new issues. T e work, she says, is never dull. T e University of Virginia School


of Law’s reputation and strong environmental law faculty attracted her to the school. After graduation, she joined Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., a fi rm known for the breadth and depth of its environmental law practice. While developing her environmental expertise, Feichko coordinated and engaged in the fi rm’s pro bono work, ranging from complex real estate disputes to U Visas and Violence Against Women Act petitions. Feichko has followed an early inter est in environmental issues,


but says her career path was never set in stone: “My path is a com- bination of planning and seizing great opportunities. It’s helpful to set goals, but it’s important to be fl exible and take calculated risks.” Outside the offi ce, Feichko


devotes her time to organizations that provide professional develop-


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It’s helpful to set goals, but it’s important to be flexible and take calculated risks.


ment opportunities for in-house counsel, women, and Hispanic attorneys and that promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.


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