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Michael B. Gerrard serves as the Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Law School and Director of the Center for Climate Change Law, while also holding the position of Associate Chair of Columbia University’s Earth Institute faculty. After 29 years as partner-in-charge of Arnold & Porter LLP’s New York environmental practice, he transitioned to academia in 2009, maintaining Senior Counsel status at the firm while establishing himself as a leading climate law scholar.
His research spans environmental law, climate change adaptation, clean energy regulation, and sea-level rise implications for island nations. Gerrard’s work uniquely bridges courtroom experience and academic rigor, addressing urgent policy gaps in energy justice and decarbonization through legal frameworks that balance environmental protection with socioeconomic equity.
Recent publications reveal a concentrated focus on energy insecurity in vulnerable populations and regulatory pathways for building electrification. His scholarship consistently connects theoretical legal concepts to practical implementation challenges across North America, Asia, and island nations facing existential climate threats.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Association of American Publishers’ Best Law Book award (awarded twice)
Though specific advising details aren’t documented here, Gerrard’s leadership in the Center for Climate Change Law facilitates mentorship through climate litigation clinics and policy workshops. His extensive speaking engagements across 20+ countries foster international scholarly exchange on emerging climate law doctrines.
As Center Director, Gerrard oversees a multidisciplinary team advancing climate litigation strategies, regulatory analysis, and policy recommendations through collaborations with governments, NGOs, and international bodies. The Center’s work has significantly shaped climate adaptation frameworks and clean energy transitions globally.
