Week of 4/8 - Interview w/ Maya van Rossum (Green Amendments and Not Selling Out)
Do you think everyone is entitled to a clean and healthy environment?
Are you worried about "selling out" to build your legal career?
Then you need to read our latest interview with Maya van Rossum, founder of Green Amendments For The Generations, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring passage of Green Amendments, and author of The Green Amendment.
Maya is one of the leaders of a grassroots movement to ensure a clean environment for every person, and you can learn from her example no matter your role or experience.
We can all contribute, even if in small ways!
Maya is also the Delaware Riverkeeper, leading the regional advocacy organization, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, for over 30 years. The Delaware Riverkeeper Network works throughout the four states of the Delaware River watershed (NY, NJ, PA & DE) and at the national level using advocacy, science and litigation to protect the Delaware River and its tributaries.
She is skilled as an author, environmental attorney, strategist, community organizer, facilitator, coalition builder and manager.
We're so excited to have her perspective as part of this series!
Read the interview here, including Maya’s advice on “not selling out.”
The interview was conducted by Jose Almanzar, an environmental attorney based in New York who has dedicated over 25 years to environmental and sustainability issues. He is also a regular contributor to the planetary lawyer project.
Hi! I’m Matthew Karmel, chair of the Environmental and Sustainability Law Group at Offit Kurman, a full-service AMLaw 200 law firm, and the founder of the planetary lawyer project.
Thank you for reading! Here’s what I’ve been up to recently:
My article on environmental issues in cannabis manufacturing was expanded and republished at the request of Law360. This is a great reminder to recycle blog posts into longer articles to expand your reach!
NJ is out with its proposal for a permanent community solar program
“What are the FTC Green Guides?” from the Sustainable Packaging Podcast
Reach out by email or LinkedIn if you’re interested in any of the following:
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Referring a legal matter
Any views expressed are my own. Nothing here is legal advice.
Now onto this week’s opportunities.
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Ethics & Compliance Counsel. ENGIE Energy Access. Located in any of the African ENGIE Energy Access Market or Berlin, Germany. https://climatebase.org/job/46343765/ethics--compliance-counsel?source=jobs_directory&queryID=22aadc1f97a0d7e10065882ffa1e74cd. No salary listed. Master’s level law degree and 3 years of experience required. The Legal & Compliance department of ENGIE Energy Access (EEA) is opening a mid-level position with a special focus on supporting the EEA Ethics Officer in the implementation of the Group’s ethics policies and the fulfilment of its mission. We can provide an introduction to ENGIE! Please feel free to ask.
Associate Attorney. Southern Environmental Law Center. Atlanta, GA. https://greenjobs.greenjobsearch.org/jobs/associate-attorney-2/. No salary listed. 0-3 years of experience. The Associate Attorney position is an entry-level position open to recent law graduates, attorneys completing clerkships, and practicing attorneys. This is an opportunity to partner and work with our more senior attorneys on litigation and legal advocacy.
Attorney Adivsor. Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation - FEMA. Washington, D.C. https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Environmental-Planning-and-Historic-Preservation-%7C-FEMA.gov/Job/Attorney-Adivsor/-in-Washington,DC?jid=8cff07f223bcea2b&utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic. Approximate salary: $112,015. 2 years of legal experience, 1 year of specialized experience. This position is being announced under FEMA's Cadre of On-call Response/Recovery Employee (CORE) Program. This is a temporary appointment in the Excepted Service, not to exceed 2 years, with the option to extend based on workload and funding availability.
Counsel (Real Property & Right of Way). Dominion Energy. Utah (Hybrid). https://www.goinhouse.com/jobs/212822809-counsel-real-property-right-of-way-utah-hybrid-at-dominion-energy. No salary listed. 2+ years of experience. Dominion Energy seeks an attorney with experience in real property and right-of-way transactions, condemnation, and municipal law.
Counsel (Claims & Litigation). Dominion Energy. Utah (Hybrid). https://www.goinhouse.com/jobs/212822809-counsel-real-property-right-of-way-utah-hybrid-at-dominion-energy. No salary listed. 2+ years of experience. Dominion Energy seeks an attorney with a claims and litigation background, and the skills and demeanor necessary to quickly learn and support a wide variety of Dominion Energys legal needs.
Associate Attorney, Community Partnerships Program. Earthjustice. Los Angeles, CA. https://climatebase.org/job/46297189/associate-attorney-community-partnerships-program?source=jobs_directory&queryID=a99af07d4baab95f2474bb2bac6efa6c. $97,200 – $115,000. 2-5 years of legal experience and admitted to, or willing to apply for admission to the California Bar. Earthjustice is a global non-profit that is offering a three-year position with the opportunity for extension – a great step for lawyers at the start of their career.
Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate. RWE. Austin, TX. https://jobs.rwe.com/RWE/job/Austin-Assistant-General-Counsel%2C-Real-Estate-TX-78701/916656101/?feedId=323001. No salary listed. 5 years of experience in real estate law. Looking for an attorney to provide legal support for the renewable energy development team (wind, solar and energy storage) in connection with the development, construction and operation of renewable energy projects. We can provide an introduction to RWE! Please feel free to ask.
Commercial Counsel. Redaptive. Denver, CO. https://climatebase.org/job/46342221/commercial-counsel?source=jobs_directory&queryID=a53d14ac457fec5e8439207142ef744f. Approximate salary: $190,000 (subject to adjustment for relevant experience, skills, geo location). 5 years of experience. Looking for an in-house Counsel to work with our commercial team on energy retrofit and technology transactions. Redaptive is an Energy-as-a-Service provider that funds and installs energy-saving and energy-generating equipment.
General Counsel. 6k Inc. North Andover, MA. https://www.goinhouse.com/jobs/212200194-general-counsel-at-6k-inc. No salary listed, no minimum experience listed. Looking for an attorney to establish the corporate legal and compliance function, and provide world-class support for corporate governance, compliance, commercial contracting, employment, mergers, and acquisitions, and mature the function towards a future IPO. 6K Inc. is a high-growth, high-tech company focused on the sustainable production of advanced materials.
Consulting Environmental Attorney. Lattitude Legal. Remote. https://www.latitudelegal.com/jobs/4041. $180,000 to $220,000. 10+ years of legal experience. Perfect for an environmental attorney looking for a part time, flexible opportunity. Latitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers and legal operations professionals.
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