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Laura Robb serves as Lecturer and Supervising Attorney for the Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic at Washington University School of Law, representing clients in environmental protection, environmental justice, and Missouri-based cases involving air/water pollution, climate change impacts, and urban property vacancies.
Her academic credentials include:
- M.Phil. in Environmental Law and Policy, Yale University (2007)
- J.D., Washington University School of Law (2001), Order of the Coif
- M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Stanford University (1996)
- B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University (1995)
Her research integrates legal frameworks with engineering solutions to address environmental degradation, emphasizing community-centered approaches to pollution remediation and climate adaptation. She specializes in translating complex technical environmental issues into actionable legal strategies while prioritizing marginalized communities affected by ecological harm.
Her distinguished honors comprise:
- Fulbright Scholarship for fertilizer-related research (2007-2008)
- Order of the Coif recognition during law school
In her clinical role, Robb trains law students in real-world environmental litigation while managing active caseloads. Her prior legal experience includes complex civil litigation as Associate County Counselor for St. Louis County (property/tax cases) and Assistant Attorney General for Missouri, preceded by a judicial clerkship with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic constitutes her primary professional unit, focusing on Missouri-specific environmental challenges through direct client representation and community advocacy.
