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Kevin J. Lynch is Professor of Law and Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he has established himself as a leading scholar at the intersection of environmental law, property rights, and energy regulation. His scholarship spans multiple decades with increasing focus on climate adaptation challenges.
Professor Lynch's research interests include:
- Environmental law and climate change adaptation frameworks
- Property rights and regulatory takings, particularly regarding oil and gas development
- Energy law, with specialized expertise in hydraulic fracturing regulations
- Civil procedure, especially regarding preliminary injunctions and discovery
- The public trust doctrine in natural resource management
His recent scholarly trajectory shows a significant evolution toward addressing the legal challenges of high-warming scenarios. Lynch has published extensively on the constitutional boundaries of environmental regulation, particularly regarding property rights in energy contexts, with his most recent work examining forced pooling doctrines and adaptation governance in a 4°C world. His scholarship demonstrates both theoretical sophistication and practical relevance to current legal debates surrounding energy development and climate adaptation.
As Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Lynch oversees critical academic functions at the Sturm College of Law, including curriculum development, faculty appointments, and academic programming. His leadership role complements his scholarly work by positioning him at the intersection of legal education and evolving environmental governance challenges.
