They’ve Got Next: Environmental Law Fresh Face Augustus “Gus” Winkes

Law professors at the University of Michigan told Augustus “Gus” Winkes to steer clear of cases involving contaminated sites, he said. In their minds, many of the most notorious sites had already been cleaned up, and hazardous waste, they said, wasn’t the best place to develop a flourishing career.

When Winkes started practicing law, however, he found that Superfund practice was not only alive and well, but also extremely interesting.

“It was described by my colleague as three dimensional chess, and that’s very accurate,” he said.

Winkes’ practice at Beveridge & Diamond’s Seattle office involves advising clients on regulatory compliance ...