Noah D. Hall

Noah D. Hall is a Professor of Law at Wayne State University Law School, where he has been faculty since 2005. He previously served as the Law School's associate dean for student affairs (2014-2015). His expertise lies in environmental and water law, focusing on governance, federalism, transboundary pollution, and climate change adaptation. Hall is also the founder and scholarship director of the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, a nonprofit providing legal assistance on environmental issues.

• Education: J.D. from University of Michigan Law School; B.S. from University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment.
• Experience: Former attorney with the National Wildlife Federation, managing the Great Lakes Water Resources Program; private practice representing clients in regulatory and litigation matters.

His research emphasizes transboundary water management, climate change impacts on freshwater resources, and legal frameworks for environmental protection. Hall has extensive litigation experience and has contributed to significant cases, including serving as special assistant attorney general for Michigan during the Flint water crisis (2016-2019).

Key publications include works on interstate groundwater law, the Great Lakes Compact, and climate change adaptation strategies. His scholarship bridges legal theory and practical policy, addressing issues such as equitable apportionment of water resources and international environmental compliance.