Kenneth K. Orie

Kenneth K. Orie is Assistant Professor at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, bringing expertise as both an environmental public health attorney and registered nurse. His interdisciplinary work examines legal frameworks for sustainable environmental public health, occupational health policies, and climate change governance.

Research and practice focus areas:

• Global public health law and policy frameworks
• Environmental management systems and regulations
• Coastal environmental protection in climate change contexts
• Workers' compensation system analysis

Professor Orie's legal practice has included representing clients affected by environmental disasters including the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He teaches courses in public health law, occupational compliance, environmental health management, and climate change policy.