معرفی
Don Baur was an adjunct professor of wildlife law at Vermont Law School (VLGS), teaching Ocean and Coastal Law since 1998. He also held roles as an instructor at the Environmental Law Institute and American Bar Association. His legal practice focused on public lands, marine resources, endangered species, and animal welfare advocacy. He was a partner at Perkins Coie’s Environment Energy and Resources practice group in Washington, D.C., and served as General Counsel to the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission.
Educations:
- B.A., Trinity College (highest honors)
- J.D., University of Pennsylvania
Research Interests: Don specialized in ocean and coastal law, marine biodiversity, and wildlife conservation. He championed animal welfare advocacy, particularly for cetaceans like Keiko the orca and Tokitae/Lolita. His work emphasized pro bono efforts to protect marine mammals, national parks, and endangered species.
Scientific Awards:
- Marine Wildlife Conservation Award (Center for Marine Conservation)
- 1872 Award for Service to the National Parks (Coalition of National Park Service Retirees)
- Animal Welfare Advocacy Award (Pegasus Foundation)
- Wings Award (Pegasus Foundation)
- 1872 Award for National Park Conservation (Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks)
Advising & Grants: Don mentored countless students through internships at Perkins Coie and VLGS, guiding career paths in environmental law. He co-authored treatises on the Endangered Species Act and Ocean and Coastal Law, and served on boards including the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and Shenandoah National Park Trust.
Labs/Teams: Though no formal lab is noted, his advocacy work involved collaborations with NGOs and legal teams in marine conservation and animal welfare initiatives.
