Sona Mohnot Email & Phone Number

Oakland, California, United States

Oakland, CA

Oakland

Berkeley, CA

Through research, policy analysis and advocacy, we focus on the emerging green economy in California to ensure that communities of color not only have a clean environment, but also benefit from the economic opportunities made possible by environmental efforts

Greater New Orleans Area

Conducted legal research on criminal defense and insurance issues. Wrote opinion pieces about juvenile justice system in New Orleans. Responsible for editing various legal documents. Wrote blogs on criminal defense issues for company website.

Greater New Orleans Area

Advocated for greater clean energy opportunities throughout New Orleans by providing and installing free energy efficient light bulbs for residents, especially in underserved communities. Engaged with residents to discuss ways to increase energy efficiency outcomes in homes, such as by encouraging residents to compost & recycle. Conducted outreach to.

Portland, Oregon

Research assistant for professors at Lewis and Clark. Provided research on environmental issues related to renewable energy and Endangered Species Act for the following textbook: CRAIG JOHNSTON & MELISSA POWERS, PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (2016). Also analyzed case law focusing on areas where environmental law and animal law intersect for a.

Portland, Oregon

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on variety of ESA and NEPA issues. Drafted motions to strike extra-record evidence.

Greater New Orleans Area

Reviewed discharge permits to determine whether they were in compliance with Clean Water Act. Drafted comment letters for permits in non-compliance with Clean Water Act.

Remote

Researched and drafted comprehensive legal paper comparing various aspects of tort law to criminal federal statute. Assisted with drafting an amicus brief for First Circuit Court of Appeals. Engaged in outreach efforts to bar associations and publication editors. Participated in lobby training and liased elected legislators.

Friday Harbor (San Juan Island), WA

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda discussing whether San Juan County's Wetlands and Fish and Wildlife Ordinances comply with Washington law. Partook in First Nations canoe journey to build tribal relationships and promote awareness of environmental issues. Helped organize community events about the environmental impacts of the proposed coal.

Greater New Orleans Area

Researched and prepared legal memoranda in fields of maritime law (discussing BP oil spill), property law (discussing complex easement disputes), and family law (drafted consent decrees for divorce). Attended high-profile trial in federal court regarding dispute over oil spill cleanup machines.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Certificate In Environmental Law

Activities and Societies: Cum laude; Tulane Environmental Law Journal - Managing Editor; Student Animal Legal Defense Fund - Membership.

Master Of Laws (Ll.M.), Natural Resources And Environmental Law

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Literature

Activities and Societies: Certificate in Archival Studies and Digital Humanities

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature; Art History; Italian

Activities and Societies: Cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa; Dean's List (4 years); Mortar Board Society