Marianne Cufone

Marianne Cufone is a Professor of Practice at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she serves as Director of the Environmental Law Program. She oversees the J.D. Certificate, LL.M., and Master of Environmental Law (MENV) degrees, teaching experiential courses such as the Environmental Policy Lab, a Florida Keys intensive on coastal/marine law, an Environmental Justice course in New Orleans, and Environmental Litigation: Theory and Practice.

• Founder and Executive Director of Recirculating Farms Coalition
• Leads virtual environmental law firm Green Justice
• Active in media, congressional testimony, and policy advocacy

Education:

• Boston College (undergraduate)
• University of Miami (law degree)

Marianne’s research and practice focus on environmental law, social justice initiatives, and innovative legal strategies for conservation and food systems. She works with non-profits and community clients through experiential education programs.

Legal Practice & Advocacy:

• Specializes in challenging and collaborating on federal/state/local environmental policies
• Litigation expertise in environmental cases
• Licensed in Florida, Louisiana, D.C., and U.S. Supreme Court bars