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Victor B. Flatt is a Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, holding the Coleman P. Burke Chair in Environmental Law and serving as Associate Director of the Burke Center for Environmental Law. He is also an Energy Fellow at UH Energy, University of Houston.
- B.A. in Chemistry and Math from Vanderbilt University (Harold Stirling Vanderbilt Scholar)
- J.D. from Northwestern University (John Henry Wigmore Scholar)
- Clerked for Honorable Danny J. Boggs, U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Professor Flatt is a leading expert in environmental law, climate law, energy law, and ESG policies, with a focus on environmental legislation, Clean Air Act, NEPA, and regulatory enforcement. His work bridges federal-state jurisdictional debates, environmental governance, and legal frameworks for climate adaptation.
He has authored over 50 law review articles, recognized seven times as best environmental law review article finalists or winners, and co-authored a major environmental law casebook. His research trends emphasize data integrity, regulatory reform, and intersections between law, climate risk, and corporate accountability.
- Seven-time finalist or winner of best environmental law review article
- Recognized by Vanderbilt University Law School and Environmental Law Institute for 2010 article
- Harold Stirling Vanderbilt Scholar and John Henry Wigmore Scholar
Professor Flatt has held visiting professor roles at University of Georgia Law School, University of Washington Law School, and Seattle University School of Law. He previously served as Director of the Center for Climate, Energy, Environment, and Economics (CE3) at UNC Chapel Hill School of Law and held the O’Quinn Chair and Dwight Olds Chair at UHLC. He has contributed to AALS committees and served on boards like Lambda Legal and LSAC’s Gay and Lesbian Interests section.
