Dr. Michael Gerrard

Professor

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Biography

Michael Gerrard is a leading expert in Climate, Environmental, and Energy Law. He serves as the Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Law School, where he writes and teaches courses focused on environmental law and climate change law. With a career spanning decades, he has litigated numerous cases and provided regulatory compliance advice to clients across the private and public sectors. He has authored and edited 14 books, including 'Global Climate Change and U.S. Law,' and received the ABA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 for his contributions to Environmental, Energy, and Resources Law. Gerrard has held various leadership positions, including chair of the American Bar Association’s Section on Environment, Energy, and Resources. He has taught at prestigious institutions worldwide, including Yale and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, and has lectured on environmental law in multiple countries. His extensive publications and contributions have earned him recognition as one of the foremost environmental lawyers in the nation.

Research Interests

Experience

Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice

2009-01-01 — Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Teaching courses related to environmental law, climate change law, and energy regulation.

Awards

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ABA Lifetime Achievement Award

2024-01-01
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ACT Gala Awardee

2021-01-01
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New York State Bar Association Environmental & Energy Law Section Council Award

2020-01-01
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Distinguished Achievement in Environmental Law Policy Award

2017-01-01
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Defender Science Award

2016-01-01
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Lloyd K. Garrison Award

2016-01-01
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Advocate Award

2007-01-01

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)