B. David Naidu

Prior to joining K&L Gates, David was an environmental associate for a New York law firm. He has written several articles on the environmental subjects, including a treatise published by the Oxford University Press entitled Biotechnology & Nanotechnology Regulation Under Environmental, Health, and Safety Laws (2009).

• Listed in the Best Lawyers in America® (2023)
• Recognized by Chambers USA (2021-2022)
• Chosen to New York Metro Region Super Lawyers list (2018-2022)

• City of Summit Council President and Councilmember (2016 - 2021)
• City of Summit Planning Board Member (2010 - 2018)
• City of Summit Environmental Commission Member (2006 - 2015)
• The Summit Conservancy, President (2014 - present)
• Great Swamp Watershed Association, Board Member (2021-present)

• Presenter, “FIFRA and Nanotechnology,” webinar presentation for The Knowledge Congress, 2010.
• Presenter, “Nanochemicals and Navigating the Regulatory Patchwork,” webinar in conjunction with the Nanobusiness Alliance and American Chemistry Council, 2010.
• Presenter, Securing the Promise of Nanotechnology, “Risks and Regulation for Industry,” presentation at the Environmental Law Institute’s 40th Anniversary Symposium, 2009.
• Presenter, “Admission of Soil and Groundwater Samples and Analytical Results at Trial,” presentation at the Air and Waste Management Association Annual Conference, 2007.

• “Key Environmental Liability Considerations in Bankruptcy Actions,” New Jersey Lawyer, October 2016
• Author, “Nanomaterials and the Move Toward Regulation,” Industry Week, 2010.
• Author, “EPA Moves Forward with the Regulation of Nanotechnology,” Chemical Week, 2010.
• Author, “Biotechnology and Nanotechnology: Regulation under Environmental, Health and Safety Laws,” Oxford University Press, July 2009 and then subsequently under LexisNexis.
• Co-Author, “NYSDEC Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Natural Gas Drilling Activities in the Marcellus Shale Formation,” IOGA News, Sept./Oct. 2009.
• Co-Author, “Water Quality Program Gets Back on Track,” New York Law Journal, December 17, 2001.
• Co-Author, “Do You Know Your Environmental Risk?” New York Law Journal, March 5, 2001.
• Co-Author, “Second Circuit Provides Guidance on CERCLA,” New York Law Journal, December 18, 2000.
• Author of Updates to Law of Chemical Regulation and Hazardous Waste, West Publishing, 1999 - present.
• Author of Updates to Law of Environmental Protection, West Publishing (Water and Waste Chapters), 1999 - present.

• Mentioned, “County legislative hearing produces surprising news in WJWW plant fight,” Westmore News, 22 February 2024