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The Power of Collaboration Tanner A. Johnson Policy Counsel* Contact Tanner Johnson has over two decades of substantive experience handling issues related to coastal restoration and resiliency, federal energy policy, environmental restoration, federal and NGO grant processes and the purchase of land by federal agencies for conservation purposes. Tanner works closely with former Senator Mary Landrieu to assist clients with issues related climate change, federal energy policy, disaster resiliency, adaptation, coastal and wetlands restoration, as well as other environmental and natural resources policy issues. Prior to joining the firm, Tanner managed the $2.5 billion Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund, a grant fund resulting from the BP oil spill which in part funds coastal restoration efforts in Louisiana, where he distributed over $1 billion of these funds to projects along the coast in Louisiana and Texas. Outside of work, Tanner enjoys spending time with his wife Brooke and their two sons, Briggs and Bowen, and is an active member of his local community. Experience Professional Affiliations Bar & Court Admissions Government Service News & Presentations * Not admitted to practice in the District of Columbia. Work is supervised by a member of the District of Columbia bar. Areas of Focus Climate Change Government Advocacy & Public Policy Public Lands Water Related Industries Climate Adaptation & Resilience National Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Natural Resources Ports, Marine Terminals, & Industrial Facilities Education Louisiana State University Law School J.D., 2001 Spring Hill College B.A., 1998 © 2021 Van Ness Feldman LLP // Disclaimer & Privacy // Careers // Sitemap // Secure Login