Ms. Davenport represents public and private entities in matters involving environmental, utilities, and administrative law.  She focuses her practice in representing public and private entities in all areas of environmental law, specializing in water quality, permitting, and defense of enforcement actions.  Ms. Davenport also represents public utilities before the Missouri Public Service Commission in rate, tariff and complaint cases.

Ms. Davenport's prior experience includes serving as deputy general counsel to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources from January, 2002 until October, 2005, representing the Department in water pollution, public drinking water, and soil and water conservation matters.  While at the Department, Ms. Davenport acquired a comprehensive understanding of waste water, storm water, water quality, dredge and fill, and public drinking water aspects of the clean water and safe drinking water laws.  In addition, she developed a thorough understanding of hydro-electric operations and corresponding Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulations.  Prior to her time with the Department, Ms. Davenport served as an attorney for the Missouri Public Service Commission where she advised the chief law judge and commissioners in tariff and rate cases.