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A true democracy relies on equal application of the law and the fair administration of justice. Systemic racism in this country, however, results in the inconsistent and unjust application of our nation’s laws to Black and Brown people. In the aftermath of the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Monika Diamond, and […]
Clean Water Act Enforcement Workshop May 28, 2020 @ 2:00 PM (EST) Register below for this free online workshop hosted by Chesapeake Legal Alliance attorneys. Presenters: Angela Haren & Patrick DeArmey Workshop details: Learn how community members can use the law to protect their local waterways. During the workshop, CLA attorneys will present an overview of the […]
CLA is excited to introduce the 2020 summer legal interns: Jameson Davis and Kassandra Knoff. Jameson and Kasandra will be joining the CLA team in June — albeit virtually — and they both look forward to assisting YOU throughout the summer. Jameson Davis Jameson C. Davis is completing his second year at Vermont Law School. […]
Shaping the Future of the EPA By Ridgway Hall Posted by the American College of Environmental Lawyers on January 29, 2020. Mr. Hall is the Vice-President of the CLA Board of Directors. “What should EPA and environmental protection look like in the future? A report issued by American University’s Center for Environmental Policy in December, […]
After years of partnering, Chesapeake Legal Alliance and the Environmental ActionCenter are becoming one organization. We will make it official in January 2020. Our board and staff families are really excited about our union and the opportunity to expand our collective impact through: Dedicated people – Our board and staff have complementary strengths in legal […]
CLA Welcomes New Director of Policy and Research, Evan Isaacson, Esq. Meet Evan Isaacson, the new Director of Policy and Research. An environmental lawyer and policy analyst, Evan has extensive experience in analyzing the legal and policy frameworks established to restore the Chesapeake Bay. Prior to joining CLA, Evan was the Chesapeake Bay Policy Analyst at […]
One of the most effective ways to influence the future of our Bay is by educating and inspiring future generations of environmental advocates. This summer, CLA had the opportunity to work with three dedicated legal interns: Nicholle Vo, Class of ’20, and Colleen O’Connor Collins, Class of ’21, both at University of Maryland Francis King Carey’s Law School and Hannah […]
Please join us in welcoming our spectacular team of summer interns! This diverse crew of law students will be providing invaluable assistance to several legal projects over the summer months. Learn more about each member of our eighth class of accomplished and engaging legal interns, Hannah Ford-Stille, Nicholle Vo and Colleen O’Connor Collins, who have joined us in […]
CLA Welcomes New Staff Attorney, Hannah K. Brubach, Esq. Meet Hannah Brubach, CLA’s new team member leading the Pro Bono Services program. Hannah joins us through our exciting new partnership between Chesapeake Legal Alliance and Environmental Action Center. To read about more about Hannah and our our new programs, click here.If you are an existing CLA volunteer attorney, […]
CLA Expands Capacity To Assist Bay Community with New Programs It began in 2009, when attorneys Russ Stevenson and Ridgway Hall felt a pressing need in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Across the Bay’s six states and Washington, D.C., there were hundreds of nonprofit organizations working to restore and protect the Bay and its tributaries. Few, though, […]