Michael B. Gerrard, a leading voice in climate change law who is head of the New York office of Arnold & Porter and a partner in its environmental practice group, joins Columbia Law School’s faculty as professor of professional practice and director of the new center, effective January 2009.
“Whether driven by government or corporations, domestic and international policy related to climate change and energy independence is rising to the top of the global agenda,” said David M. Schizer, dean and the Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law, in a statement. “Mike Gerrard’s unparalleled experience in advancing environmental law to mitigate climate change adds depth to our scholarship in this area. Drawing on Columbia’s expertise and independence, the Center will help develop the complex legal structure necessary to manage behavior that impacts the environment.”
