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Keith H. Hirokawa is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Albany Law School, where he has been since 2009. He teaches environmental and natural resources law, land use planning, property law, and jurisprudence. His research focuses on the intersections of ecology, ethics, economics, and law, particularly in local environmental governance, ecosystem services, and watershed management.
Education:
- B.A., Ursinus College
- M.A., University of Connecticut
- J.D., University of Connecticut
- L.L.M., Lewis and Clark Law School
Research Interests: Hirokawa explores how legal frameworks can address environmental challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. His work emphasizes policy solutions for sustainable resource management, including ecosystem service valuation and community-based environmental planning. He has co-edited Greening Local Government (ABA, 2012) and authored numerous scholarly articles in environmental law and policy.
Previous Roles: Before joining Albany Law, he was an Associate Professor at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oregon School of Law. He practiced land use and environmental law in Oregon and Washington, collaborating with community groups and nonprofits.
Labs/Teams: Active in academic and professional networks, he contributes to legal scholarship through platforms like SSRN.
