Welcome!

We are a student-run organization focused on building a community around energy, environmental, natural resources, and climate change law at WashU. We seek to create an inclusive and productive space for learning about career, volunteering, and activist opportunities in the environmental space.

Meet our 2023-24 Officers:

Co-Presidents: Marlie Heiser and Mallory Brown

Vice President: Keenan Lang-Backe

Treasurer: Marissa Land

Community Service Chair: Markus Baldermann

3L Reps: Christie Ralston and Tom McClain


What can you expect from EELS this semester?

Fall 2023

This semester, we are planning some informal get-togethers, a community service event, and our flagship career panel. Please see below for more details on these events.

Have an idea for an event?

Please reach out to us! Email us at wustl.eels@gmail.com to tell us about your ideas.

Law Students for Climate Accountability

LSCA is a law student run national organization that aims to create greater accountability for firms’ role in the climate crisis. We invite you to review the climate score card, which ranks Vault 100 firms for their effects on climate change, and to consider signing the Law Student Pledge.

Law Firm Climate Scorecard

LSCA Pledge


Upcoming Events

There are not currently any upcoming events scheduled. Please check back for new events to be added.

In the meantime, if you’d like to explore campus events, please visit Happenings at WashU.

Keep in touch!

We use email to send out semi-monthly updates on environmental news, events, and job opportunities. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OTbIUwTyeQHs-34c1CoECpUFgoY13mZzG4vXuzy11hU/edit

We use GroupMe to coordinate among our members. This chat features unofficial EELS communication and updates. If you would like to join, please email b.mallory@wustl.edu or h.marlie@wustl.edu.