Who’s Who Legal has named Karen Gaylord, a partner with the firm Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, as one of the World’s Leading Environmental Lawyers for 2014. This is the fifth consecutive year for Ms. Gaylord to be recognized as a leader in environmental law by Who’s Who Legal.

Gaylord’s practice is focused on environmental and natural resource matters. She counsels clients on environmental regulatory issues, and assists in developing business strategies that capitalize on environmental opportunities, or address regulatory challenges. Gaylord also helps clients negotiate compliance agreements, and has worked extensively on water quality matters throughout Arizona.

Who’s Who Legal is an international service acting as a recommendation supplier for corporations seeking to substantiate the reputations of skilled lawyers endorsed by another sector. Who’s Who strives to provide a network among the lawyers listed, allowing those lawyers to identify the most knowledgeable attorneys in their own practice area. Candidates are designated based upon broad, impartial and objective review work conducted by both general counsel and private practice attorneys globally.

Gaylord has received numerous professional recognitions, including being listed as a leading Arizona Environmental Lawyer in Chambers USA® from 2007 to 2013, listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, for Environmental Law from 2009-2013, and recognized by AZRE Magazine’s People to Know as a “Top Attorney in Commercial Real Estate,” 2013. Additionally, Ms. Gaylord has authored, and co-authored manuals and publications focused on environmental regulation.