Description:
Hear first-hand from BIPOC attorneys who have forged exciting careers in environmental law, discussing the challenges they faced, the advice or help they received along the way, and the recommendations they have for new attorneys interested in exploring a career in environmental law.
Opening Remarks:
Sam Sankar, Senior Vice President of Programs,Earthjustice
Panelists:
Marisa Blackshire, Senior Director, Environmental Compliance and EH&S, Bloom Energy
Courtney Bowie, Managing Attorney, Northeast Office of Earthjustice
Jonathan O Nwagbaraocha, Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Counsel & Compliance Leader, Xerox Corporation
Roy D. Prather III, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond PC
Moderator:
Adriane Alicea, Deputy Director, Green 2.0
Sponsoring Committee:
Environmental Law, Bethany Davis Noll and Margaret Barry, Co-Chairs
Cosponsoring Committee:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Matthew Morningstar and Robert Marchman, Co-Chairs
Cosponsoring Organizations:
Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU Law School
Green 2.0
Institute for Policy Integrity
Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU Law School
