Sam Bingham Edwards, III

Sam Bingham Edwards, III is an Associate Professor of Legal Studies at Quinnipiac University since 2019. With a career spanning over three decades, he has taught at institutions including Green Mountain College (2007-2019), Nagoya University (2002-2007), and Thammasat University (2013). His expertise lies at the intersection of environmental law and cultural protection, informed by fieldwork in Micronesia, Japan, and Africa.

• Education: BA from Pomona College, JD from Lewis & Clark Law School, and LL.M. in international environmental law from Nagoya University.

Research focuses on cultural damages in environmental law, particularly regarding indigenous property claims. His recent publications explore legal frameworks for compensating cultural losses, cross-cultural competency in education, and sustainability practices in higher education.

Professional affiliations include bar admissions in California, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and Yap State. Courses taught include Environmental Law, International Environmental Law, and Legal Studies Senior Capstone.