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Mark N. Templeton is a Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, where he also serves as the Director of the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic. He has significant experience in environmental law, governance, and public policy. Prior to his appointment at the University of Chicago, Professor Templeton held various critical roles, including Executive Director of the $20 billion Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Trust, and served as Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. He also worked at Yale Law School as Associate Dean and Chief Operating Officer, and was previously an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, focusing on environmental sustainability strategies. His career includes advising at the U.S. State Department on human rights and labor issues, as well as financial analysis at Goldman Sachs. He earned his AB cum laude from Harvard College and his JD from Yale Law School. Active in several boards and committees, including the Environmental Law Institute and the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Professor Templeton is committed to legal education and public interest law.
University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL
Teaching and directing the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic.
Yale Law School • New Haven, CT
Oversaw operations and academic programs.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources • Jefferson City, MO
Led efforts in environmental protection and state park management.
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