Louanne R. Cooley

Louanne R. Cooley serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law and a Legal Research Fellow at the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA), bridging environmental science and legal policy.

Her academic credentials include:

• J.D. and LL.M. in Energy & Environmental Law, University of Connecticut School of Law
• B.S. and M.S. in Biology, Bowling Green State University
• Ph.D. studies in Biology, University of Michigan (incomplete)

Cooley's research integrates Environmental Law, Energy Regulation, and Climate Adaptation with practical applications in Land Use Planning and Water Resources management. Her dual expertise in biological sciences and law enables comprehensive analysis of environmental policy challenges, particularly in coastal resilience and regulatory frameworks.

She actively contributes to public service through elected roles on Mansfield's Planning and Zoning Commission, Inlands Wetland Agency, and Water System Advisory Committee, alongside volunteer work with Connecticut’s Medical Reserve Corp.

At UConn Law, she directs externship programming in environmental law while advancing climate adaptation research at CIRCA, focusing on actionable solutions for Connecticut's coastal communities.