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Honoring Michael Zischke (1954-2025)

A Force in the CEQA World

Michael Zischke was a talented and award-winning land use and environmental lawyer, Mike was widely recognized for his extensive expertise in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) litigation and compliance.

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