Boebin Park is joining the CLA team as a Summer 2022 Law Clerk. Boebin is currently going into her third year at Vermont Law School, while concurrently pursuing a Masters in Environmental Law and Policy. She is looking forward to helping the Chesapeake Bay as a Baltimore-born Marylander. Boebin is interested in pursuing international environmental […]
Annie Klein, a rising 3L at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, is joining the CLA team as a Summer 2022 Law Clerk. She brings to CLA her prior work experience and her familiarity with the Maryland laws and regulations that address the state’s water quality. This summer, Annie is looking the […]
Denise Swol, Director of Philanthropy Denise Swol joined the Chesapeake Legal Alliance in March 2022 as Director of Philanthropy. Prior to joining CLA, Denise served as Executive Director for Arundel Rivers Federation and its Director of Development. Additionally, Denise has worked in development at The Summit School, Anne Arundel Community College Foundation and St. John’s […]
Will Halnon, Staff Attorney, Outreach & Engagement Coordinator Will Halnon joined the Chesapeake Legal Alliance in January 2022 as a Staff Attorney and Outreach & Engagement Coordinator. In his role as Staff Attorney, Will manages the case intake process for Chesapeake Legal Alliance. As the first point of contact for CLA’s clients, Will seeks to […]
Eugene is the Manager of Business Operations at Chesapeake Legal Alliance. A native Baltimorean, Eugene was a member of the U.S. Army and has a background in military and civilian law enforcement. Eugene’s most recent experience includes managing the East Coast operations for Savers®/Value VillageTM. This nation-wide chain of thrift stores accepts donations of pre-loved goods […]
David Reed, Executive Director David Reed is the Executive Director at CLA and the Director of CLA’s Advocacy Center. Dave has been with CLA since 2020 and was previously the Executive Director at the Environmental Action Center prior to its merger with CLA. In 2020, Dave brought the Environmental Action Center’s analytical and environmental advocacy-centered […]
Patrick DeArmey, Staff Attorney Patrick DeArmey is a Staff Attorney at the Chesapeake Legal Alliance. Patrick joined CLA in January 2020. At CLA Patrick predominately works on matters involving water quality and water resource protection and water permitting. He also represents clients in litigation and conducts pollution investigations and compliance sweeps. As a CLA staff […]
Molly Brown, Director of Community Legal Education Molly Brown is a Senior Attorney and Director of Community Legal Education. Molly joined CLA in January, 2017. Since then, she has developed and implemented CLA’s Community Legal Education Program, where she uses her passion as an environmental lawyer, educator, and facilitator to empower communities to utilize the […]
Angela Haren, Director of Legal Innovation Angela Haren is a Senior Attorney and Director of the Legal Innovation Program at Chesapeake Legal Alliance. She joined CLA in October, 2019. Angela applies her extensive experience in law, public policy, and coalition building to develop unique, innovative strategies with partners and communities to address the worst sources […]
Evan Isaacson, Director of Policy and Research Evan joined CLA in November 2019 as a Senior Attorney and Director of Policy and Research. As Director of Policy and Research, Evan helps provide strategic insight to CLA staff and volunteer attorneys based on legal, policy, and data-driven research and analysis. Evan also provides legal assistance to […]