Hannah Brubach, Staff Attorney
Hannah Brubach is a Staff Attorney and in charge of pro bono placement and case intake. Hannah joined CLA in January 2019 as a Law Fellow. During her time at CLA, Hannah has worked to increase CLA’s presence in communities throughout the Bay watershed, as well as grow our volunteer attorney network. Hannah also assists Direct Client Services with case development and litigation.
Prior to joining CLA, Hannah worked for Maryland Department of the Environment where she collaborated with the U.S. Climate Alliance, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, and the Maryland Commission on Climate Change to analyze and develop successful climate policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Maryland. Prior to MDE, Hannah volunteered with CLA through the volunteer attorney network and as a project intern. Hannah holds a J.D. and Master in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School, as well as a certificate in Water Resources Law. Hannah holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Elizabethtown College. Hannah has focused education on the impacts of agriculture on water resources in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. She is currently a member of the Maryland Bar.
Hannah enjoys the outdoors through stream cleanups, hiking, fishing, and exploring new streams with her partner and dog. Hannah’s favorite Chesapeake Bay tributary is the Hawksbill Creek.