Vermont Law and Graduate School has named Associate Professor of Law Christophe Courchesne as interim director of its Environmental Law Center.
In his new role, Courchesne will oversee the center's initiatives, curriculum, programming and operations, working alongside staff and faculty to prepare students for jobs on the frontlines of environmental advocacy, energy and climate justice, animal law and protection, and the sustainable food movement.
"Christophe’s appointment as interim director underscores his deep commitment to environmental law and education," said Dean Beth McCormack. "His leadership has already made a profound impact within our community, and his passion for training the future leaders of environmental law is unwavering. We look forward to seeing the ELC continue to grow under Christophe’s guidance.”
The Environmental Law Center supports six legal clinics, seven centers and programs, more than 60 courses related to the environment and environmental law and 76 environmental faculty members.