Cole Lempke advises clients on a broad spectrum of environmental matters at the local, state and federal levels, including regulatory counseling, permitting, and litigation. His experience spans the power, industrial, and energy distribution sectors, where he helps navigate complex compliance obligations under environmental regulations.

Before joining Foley, Cole was an environmental associate in the Austin office of an internationally recognized law firm. He represented clients in groundwater production and wastewater discharge permitting, including through contested case hearings. Cole also advised clients on Clean Air Act matters, ranging from compliance strategies to rulemaking challenges. He regularly presented to client coalitions on emerging regulatory developments affecting the natural gas industry and wildlife conservation.

During law school, Cole served as a legal clinic student with the Environmental Advocacy Center at the Northwestern Law Bluhm Legal Clinic.