Riley Varner Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Boulder, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado, United States

As a Casenote and Comment Editor, I work with professional and student authors on publishing their submissions as part of Volume 95. I help authors with multiple rounds of substantive and technical edits, and work with 2L Members to research and develop their unique scholarship. Additionally, I spent a year as a 2L Member doing BlueBooking, page proofs, and other technical edits before publication.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As a summer law clerk for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, Natural Resources Section, I worked on various environmental litigation issues on behalf of the United States. Projects included legal analysis of 5th Amendment Takings issues, water rights acquisitions, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) defenses. I also attended relevant hearings, pre-deposition meetings, actual depositions, and oral argument strategy practices.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

As a legal writing tutor, I helped first-year students improve their legal writing through one-on-one meetings about persuasion and argument organization. I gave individualized feedback to each student, tailoring my advice to best suit their needs.

Denver, Colorado, United States

As an extern in the Natural Resources and Environment Section, I analyzed environmental law issues related to pollution enforcement, a rulemaking, and corporate officer liability.

Golden, Colorado, United States

As an intern for the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, I strengthened my knowledge of administrative and FOIA law through research projects and inter-office memos.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

I researched demand-side management (DSM) rebates run by every major utility in North America, compiling rebate information into an internal database. With this information at hand, I provided utility customers with specific answers to DSM questions so that they could minimize pollution and keep costs low.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

I coached high-performance youth athletes through the rigors of a competitive climbing season for one of the nation's best and most decorated teams.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

I represented Evolv to promote their product at competitions, in the gym for training sessions, on social media, and during shoe demos. I pursued competition and outdoor climbing goals and had a fantastic time doing it!

Richmond, Virginia, United States

I researched different environmental justice projects like the siting of dumps in Virginia, created social media graphics for political endorsements, and analyzed environmental policy options regarding the clean energy transition.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

I worked as a Counselor in Training, Junior Counselor, Counselor, and eventually, Site Director where I managed a team of fantastic staff. Along the way, I taught children the basics of outdoor recreation and climbing safety, the value of natural spaces, how to overcome fear, and how to have fun outside!

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Casenote and Comment Editor | University of Colorado Law Review | Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Treasurer |.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Treasurer and Secretary | University of Colorado Competitive Climbing TeamDuring my Environmental Studies.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Peer Advisor Head, Climbing Team, STC Connections, St. ChristocuresI emphasized service in my high school.