Christine Roy, partner in Rutter & Roy, Freehold, NJ

FREEHOLD, NJ—Successful utility and development projects require deep understanding of New Jersey's environmental regulations and property restrictions, according to Christine Roy, partner in the law firm of Rutter & Roy. The firm has been advising energy clients since 1950, and is familiar with the many challenges pipeline companies face, especially when crossing New Jersey's open spaces.

Among the major property restrictions encountered in New Jersey is Green Acres restricted land. The Green Acres Program was created 55 years ago to protect open space and natural resources. As part of New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection, the program has preserved over 680,000 acres since it was founded.

Roy represents major interstate natural gas pipeline companies, advising them on various aspects of construction projects including Green Acres diversions and streamlining the regulatory process to prevent delays. She offers her perspective on the program and the impact it has on the successful planning of pipeline projects.

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Steve Lubetkin

Steve Lubetkin is the New Jersey and Philadelphia editor for GlobeSt.com. He is currently filling in covering Chicago and Midwest markets until a new permanent editor is named. He previously filled in covering Atlanta. Steve’s journalism background includes print and broadcast reporting for NJ news organizations. His audio and video work for GlobeSt.com has been honored by the Garden State Journalists Association, and he has also been recognized for video by the New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. He has produced audio podcasts on CRE topics for the NAR Commercial Division and the CCIM Institute. Steve has also served (from August 2017 to March 2018) as national broadcast news correspondent for CEOReport.com, a news website focused on practical advice for senior executives in small- and medium-sized companies. Steve also reports on-camera and covers conferences for NJSpotlight.com, a public policy news coverage website focused on New Jersey government and industry; and for clients of StateBroadcastNews.com, a division of The Lubetkin Media Companies LLC. Steve has been the computer columnist for the Jewish Community Voice of Southern New Jersey, since 1996. Steve is co-author, with Toronto-based podcasting pioneer Donna Papacosta, of the book, The Business of Podcasting: How to Take Your Podcasting Passion from the Personal to the Professional. You can email Steve at [email protected].