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Rachel Rothschild is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Law School. Her scholarship sits at the intersection of environmental law, history, and policy. In 2025, she was recognized as the Pace Haub School of Law Environmental Law Distinguished Junior Scholar. Rothschild has authored numerous articles and essays addressing pollution issues in both academic journals and media outlets. Notably, she wrote 'Poisonous Skies: Acid Rain, Globalization, and Pollution' published by the University of Chicago Press in 2019, and she is currently working on a book project that examines the history of environmental science regulation. Her recent research has focused on the regulation of toxic substances and the historical aspects of major questions doctrine and the constitutionality of state climate superfund laws. In 2025, her article 'Origins of Major Questions Doctrine' was selected as one of the top environmental law articles published in 2024. Apart from her academic role, Rothschild maintains an active pro bono practice, consulting for environmental organizations and contributing to amicus briefs in litigation concerning greenhouse gas emission regulations and toxic chemical laws. She is also a member of the Center for Progressive Reform.
Administered by University of Michigan Law School; exact department name 'Department of Law' refers to the LLM program.