Ryan Verzosa
A/Director Litigation, Legal Governance & People
NSW Environment Protection Authority
Ryan Verzosa is the Acting Director of Litigation at the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). With over 20 years of experience in environmental law and regulatory enforcement, Ryan has led complex litigation and provided strategic legal advice across diverse compliance frameworks. His expertise spans prosecuting significant environmental cases and deploying a range of regulatory tools, including enforceable undertakings and civil proceedings, to achieve strong environmental outcomes. Ryan has held senior legal roles within the NSW EPA and other NSW environmental regulators, driving innovative enforcement strategies and shaping legal approaches that promote accountability and environmental protection.
SESSIONS
Day 1
11:30
In Conversation: Regulatory Powers: Leveraging your regulatory toolkit to drive impact
Understanding the remit of regulatory tools available
Embedding a culture that encourages and supports the use of regulatory powers
Building capability and skills for staff to utilize powers effectively
Exploring the role of leaders in driving culture change
Balancing culture and capability, the varying degree of delegation and decision making
Lessons learned from regulators doing more with new tools
Panelists :
Anna Cronin, Commissioner & Chief Executive Officer, Building and Plumbing Commission
Neville Matthew, National Manager, Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA)
Ryan Verzosa, A/Director Litigation, Legal Governance & People, NSW Environment Protection Authority
Moderator: Madelaine Holt, Principal, Holt Advisory