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147<p class="is-style-large wp-block-paragraph">Welcome to the website of the American College of Environmental Lawyers. Our College is a vibrant association of lawyers dedicated to improving the ethical practice of environmental law, the administration of justice, and the development of environmental law. We provide a forum to collaboratively discuss environmental issues and examine ways to make laws more effective in protecting the natural world and all members of society. The College analyzes potential improvements to environmental laws and policies, and – where feasible – it develops consensus recommendations for paths forward.</p>
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155<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I consider our membership, I think we are quite a crowd. Top of the top. Passionate and driven. Diverse and committed to service. Ready to give back. We are environmental lawyers. Think about it. What a gift to work in this field.</p>
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