Sam Levor

Sam Levor is currently the Senior Associate General Counsel at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the NRDC Action Fund, a position he has held since November 2021. His role involves advising the organization on a range of legal matters, including lobbying, employment law, governance, contracts, tax law, and ethics compliance. He also provides training to NRDC staff on legal compliance and risk management issues.1

Professional Background

• Education and Early Career: Before joining NRDC, Levor worked as an Assistant Corporate Counsel at NRDC from January 2019 to November 2021. His earlier experience includes serving as an Associate at the prestigious law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where he focused on government affairs compliance and represented clients in various enforcement actions.12
• Legal Experience: Levor has a strong background in political law, particularly concerning tax-exempt organizations, campaign finance, election law, and voting rights. He has been involved in numerous political campaigns and non-profit organizations in both legal and programmatic roles.12

Areas of Expertise

• Corporate Governance
• Political Law
• Tax-Exempt Organizations
• Campaign Finance
• Litigation

Levor's extensive experience in both legal counsel and political advocacy positions him as a significant asset to NRDC's mission of environmental protection and sustainability.