Elizabeth Hubertz

Elizabeth Hubertz is a Professor and Director of the Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic at Washington University in St. Louis. She teaches Environmental Law, Pretrial Practice, and Introduction to Environmental Law across the School of Law and College of Arts and Sciences.

• J.D., University of Virginia (1991)
• M.A., Northwestern University (1988)
• B.A., Wheaton College (1986)

Her research focuses on Environmental Law, Litigation, and Climate Justice, with recent work addressing environmental inequities in rural communities and ethical challenges in interdisciplinary practice. She also explores LGBTQ+ rights in religious educational institutions.

Key trends in her publications include climate change policy, sanitation infrastructure, ethical representation, and legal conflicts between professions.

• Missouri Lawyers’ Largest Plaintiff’s Settlement/Verdict (2013)
• National Law Journal’s Pro Bono Lawyer Award (2000)

Hubertz supervises law and undergraduate students in environmental litigation through the Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic, emphasizing practical legal training and advocacy. She is a member of the Illinois and Missouri Bars.