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Results of First Annual Environmental Justice Essay Competition |
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Making a unanimous decision, members of the four-judge-panel described the first place essay, written by Kyle LaLonde (George Washington University 2003), as: "Beautifully written;" "ambitious," "scholarly," and "everything you would hope for from a promising law student." As part of the first place prize, Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review will publish the thirty page, 215 footnote, article in its first 2004 volume. Mr. LaLonde also received a check for $1000.00. The first and second runner-up papers also received high praise from the judges. The judges noted that first runner-up Irene Choi's (New York University 2004) essay showed "originality of thought and clarity of expression." Second runner-up Jocelyn A. Stotts' (George Washington University 2004) essay was recognized for its "excellent use of language and sources." Both the first and second runner-up received $500.00 and their essays are published in this edition of the Committee newsletter. The Committee is grateful to the judges who gave of their time and provided timely, considered comments: Sue Briggum, Director, Government and Environmental Affairs, Waste Management Inc., (now Committee Vice-Chair); Meredith Flax, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.; Michael Gerrard, Partner, Arnold & Porter, (Chair Elect of ABA's Section of Environment Energy & Resources); and Barry E. Hill, Director, Office of Environmental Justice. The Committee is also grateful for the generous financial contributions of the Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., Committee-Vice Chair, Benjamin Wilson, and Steven Herman, both Partners at Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.. First Place: Kyle La Londe Title: Who Wants to Be an Environmental Justice Advocate: Options for Bringing an Environmental Justice Complaint in the Wake of Alexander v. Sandoval First Runner-up: Irene Choi Title: Bargaining for Environmental Protection in the Aftermath of Alexander v. Sandoval Second Runner-up: Jocelyn A. Stotts |
