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Todd D. Ommen is a Clinical Professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University, where he serves as Executive Director of John Jay Legal Services and Managing Attorney of the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic (PELC). PELC is a nationally recognized legal clinic that represents environmental nonprofits such as Riverkeeper, Inc. He is deeply involved in environmental litigation, legal education, and public advocacy.
His research and professional interests focus on environmental law, energy law, toxic torts, and litigation practice. He teaches courses including Environmental Litigation and Toxic Torts (LAW 840) and Environmental Skills and Practice (LAW 857), emphasizing hands-on legal training and real-world advocacy.
The available publication highlights his engagement with constitutional and policy dimensions of environmental rights, reflecting a broader trend in his work toward strengthening legal frameworks for environmental protection and public accountability.
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Professor Ommen advises and supervises law students through the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic, providing them with direct litigation experience. While no formal grant information is provided, his clinic's sustained operation and national recognition suggest ongoing institutional and possibly external support. His career bridges public service, private practice, and academic instruction, with a consistent focus on environmental justice and legal advocacy.
He is affiliated with the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic, a student-run litigation center that functions as legal counsel for environmental organizations, engaging in high-impact cases involving pollution, remediation, and regulatory enforcement.
