Foley Hoag announced that Partner and Senior Policy Director Basil Seggos has been recognized on City & State New York's 2025 Law Power 100 List.

Known for implementing groundbreaking policy focused on energy, climate and environment, Seggos works on renewable energy and environmental issues, complex project siting and permitting, environmental compliance, remediation and redevelopment of contaminated land, government and stakeholder relations, and crisis management. 

His practice also includes climate change resiliency and adaptation, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, environmental sustainability and environmental corporate social responsibility.

Of Seggos, the publication noted:

"After being the longest tenured commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Basil Seggos has found a new path as the senior policy director and a partner at Foley Hoag. Seggos, a U.S. Army Reserve veteran, was instrumental in passing and implementing New York’s groundbreaking Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, devised the $5.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act and also spearheaded the reauthorization of the state’s Climate Change Superfund Act during his decadelong tenure serving under Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul."

The Law Power 100 list highlights notable leaders in the legal profession who are influencing New York City and state politics, including top attorneys, judges, prosecutors, policymakers, advocates and academics.