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ROBERT J. KRAMER

Attorney Robert Kramer is a Director in the firm and our Chief Talent Officer. As a member of our firm’s C-Suite, he oversees attorney recruitment, professional development, onboarding and retention. He’s also a passionate supporter of diversity and inclusion and works on many initiatives in support of this important part of Fennemore’s unique culture.

For more than 27 years and before taking over as the firm’s first Chief Talent Officer in 2016, Bob practiced law in the areas of environmental, water, natural resources and real estate, and has resolved legal matters relating to environmental due diligence and audits, hazardous waste regulation, materials recycling, underground storage tanks, pretreatment requirements, Superfund sites and remedial actions and water issues. This past experience gives Bob an insider’s view into the legal profession in his work with the next generation of legal talent entering the field. Bob takes tremendous pride in helping and seeing others succeed.

Outside of the office, Bob is an avid Ohio State football and Los Angeles Dodgers fan. He enjoys travel and his most recent adventures took him to Dubai and on a tour through French Polynesia including Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora.

Education

  • J.D., magna cum laude, Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
  • B.A., University of California, San Diego
  • Order of the Coif
  • Editor, Arizona State Law Journal, 1987-1988

Awards and Honors

  • Best Lawyers in America®, Natural Resources Law, 2021-2025
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Environmental Law, 2023-2025
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated (the highest rating available), by Martindale-Hubbell

Articles and Presentations

Professional and community activities

  • Member, Executive Council, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section, State Bar of Arizona
  • Member, Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law Section, American Bar Association
  • Past Program Chair-Central Arizona, Executive Council, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section, State Bar of Arizona
  • Past Vice Chairperson, Environmental Quality Committee, Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law Section, American Bar Association

Admissions

  • Arizona