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Anna H. Long
Anna H. Long
About Anna H. Long
Anna has been practicing law for over 30 years primarily in the areas of environmental law, land use, zoning and administrative law. Before moving to private practice, she held numerous environmental managerial positions including: Director/Counsel for a large building supply company, Manager for Orange County Florida’s Environmental Protection Division, Director of Environment, Safety and Health for the largest semi-conductor company in the northwest, In House Counsel and Manager of the environmental division of a major private electric utility company with services in nine states. Anna was also General Counsel and Director of Environmental Services for a multi-state environmental and engineering and consulting firm located in the Northwest.
Anna received a Certificate in Natural Resources from Lewis & Clark’s Northwestern School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Florida, Oregon, and Washington. She has been very active in the Florida Brownfields Association (FBA) for several years and has served as President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the organization, as well as Conference Chair for two of the FBA’s largest events. Anna is a member of the Community Vision of Osceola County, Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, Commercial Real Estate Women, and Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge.
Anna previously served as an adjunct professor at Valencia College and has been a speaker at numerous trade and professional conferences, presenting on a environmental and regulatory topics and concerns.
Experience Highlights
Represented numerous developers in obtaining brownfield designation for qualified properties resulting in significant savings in development costs and construction time.
Represented national big box client in negotiating terms and conditions of environmental resource permits to allow for maximum utilization of property for in fill development.
Key Legal Services
Primary Industries
- The Florida Bar – Environmental & Land Use Section
- Orange County Bar Association
- Oregon Bar Association
- Washington Bar Association
- Florida Brownfields Association – Past President, Past Vice President, Past Secretary/Treasurer, Chair of the First Southeastern Brownfields Conference 2014
- Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals
- Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast, Board Member
- Community Vision of Osceola County – Executive Board, Immediate Past Chairman - 2016, Vice Chair Legal Affairs, 2009 - present
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) – Special Events Committee
- Urban Land Institute (ULI) - Central Florida District Council, Program Committee
- Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Central Florida Chapter: STEM Education Committee
- Leadership Brevard, 2023 Graduate
- Juris Doctor: Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law, Portland Oregon – Certificate in Natural Resource Law
- Graduate School: University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health – Human Genetics and Biostatistics
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Biological Sciences
- Presented with the CREW Orlando "Outstanding Network Achievement" award, November 4, 2016
- Named one of Orlando Family Magazine's Awesome Attorneys, Environmental Law, 2023
- "In Our Expert Option" Real Estate Podcast, SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler, Guest, September 2024
- "Live Local Act", Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, August 2023
- "The Tidal Wave Has Landed - PFAS Considerations, etc.," Moderator, Florida Brownfields Association Annual Brownfields Conference, June 2023
- "Shareholder Forum on Contaminated Site Issues in Florida - Parts 1 and 2," Moderator, Florida Brownfields Association Annual Brownfields Conference, June 2023
- "From 1998 to 2024 - Brownfields in Florida: A Brief History of the Future," Moderator, Florida Brownfields Association Annual Brownfields Conference, June 2023
- “Live Local Act,” Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors, October 2023 (Presentation)
- "Communication Planning & Execution for Successful Permitting Outcomes," Florida Chamber of Commerce Environmental Summer Permitting School, July 2023
- "Real Estate Transactions From A-Z," National Business Institute, August 2017
- "Selling and Financing of Contaminated Properties: What is the Risk Tolerance of Financial Institutions Regarding Environmental Liabilities?," Moderator, Florida Chamber of Commerce Environmental Summer Permitting School, July 2017
- "Wheel of Regulation: A Topical Discussion on Various Environmental and Land Use Regulations and Approaches for Successful Negotiations with Regulatory Agencies", Panelist, July 2017
- "Environmental Considerations in Real Estate Transactions," NBI Seminar, May 2017
- "Selling and Financing of Contaminated Properties: What is the Risk Tolerance of Financial Institutions Regarding Environmental Liabilities?," Moderator, Florida Chamber of Commerce Environmental Summer Permitting School, July 2016
- "You, Me, and the Agencies: Techniques for Successful Negotiation Through Complex Regulatory Scenarios," Florida Chamber of Commerce Environmental Summer Permitting School, July 2016
- "Technical Aspects of the Phase I ESA and Compliance with AAI & ASTM E1527-13. Bonus: the Evolving Use of Drones in Completing a Phase I in Florida and Who Regulates Them?," Florida Chamber of Commerce Environmental Summer Permitting School, July 2016
- "ULI Brevard County Update – Airways Waterways & Parkways", Eastern Florida State College Planetarium & Observatory, Moderator, March 2016
- "Lending Criteria for Property with Environmental Risks", Florida Brownfields Association Conference, October 2015
- "Use of Drones in the Environmental Consulting Industry", Florida Association Of Environmental Professionals, September 2105
- “Maneuvering Through The Regulatory Process: Permitting, Compliance And Enforcement”, Florida Chamber of Commerce Environmental Summer Permitting School, 2012- 2014
- “Meet the Regulators” and “Hot Topics/Projects in Brownfields Across the States”, First Annual Southeastern Brownfields Conference 2014
- “How to Avoid Conflicts of Interest: Does Your Involvement Pass the Straight-Face Test”, Florida Bar Association, ELUIS Annual Update 2014
- “Ethics For Environmental Attorneys & Professionals: Good Reasons/Good Business”, Florida Bar Association, ELUIS Annual Update 2013
- Defended numerous code enforcement cases on behalf of large commercial landlords resulting in dismissal and/or significant reductions in proposed civil penalty assessments.
- Represented national telecommunication companies in obtaining land use and zoning approvals for siting telecommunication towers and related structures.
- Represented local media client in submitting required exemption application for operation of an UAV (i.e. drone).
- Represented large regional petroleum transportation company on resolution of terms and conditions of consent and settlement agreements resulting in significant reduction in proposed fines.
- Represented clients in locating suitable properties for small solar farms operations, in conjunction with pilot projects in Central Florida.
- Represented large privately electric utility company in negotiating favorable permit conditions for siting both coal fired and hydro-electric plants resulting in significant costs savings
- Represented local cosmetic and drug manufacturers in obtaining over the counter drug licenses and cosmetic licenses allowing for expansion of core business to service customers/clients throughout the north and southeast.
- Florida
- Oregon
- Washington
- Odyssey of the Mind – Magic Center Regional Director
- ASCE, Central Florida Chapter – STEM Education Committee
- Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge – Advisory Board
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