Denise Grab

Denise Grab is a highly educated professional with a diverse academic background. She holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Yale Law School, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Sciences with a minor in Environmental Economics & Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Environmental Management from Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies.

With a robust professional history, Denise currently serves as the Manager of the Carbon-Free Buildings Program at the prestigious Rocky Mountain Institute. Her previous roles include Adjunct Professor Of Law at New York University School of Law, Western Regional Director at the Institute for Policy Integrity at NYU School of Law, Associate at Bingham McCutchen LLP, and Law Clerk at the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Denise Grab has also honed her legal skills through various summer associate positions at renowned law firms such as Latham & Watkins LLP, Strumwasser & Woocher LLP, and Bingham McCutchen LLP. Her experience extends to working in the environmental sector, having served as a Summer Law Clerk in the Environmental Crimes Section at the U.S. Department of Justice and as a National Network for Environmental Management Studies Fellow at the US EPA.

Furthermore, Denise has contributed to environmental advocacy and policy work, evident from her past roles as a Communications Intern at Earthjustice and an Intern at the Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Her multifaceted background showcases a deep commitment to environmental issues and a strong legal foundation in advocating for sustainable practices.