Legal Careers in Climate: Matthew Karmel, Esq.

Green Jobs Pod

In this episode, Green Jobs Network CEO Leonard Adler interviews attorney Matthew Karmel. Matthew is the head of Offit Kurman’s Environmental and Sustainability Practice and has built a national practice that combines traditional environmental expertise with cutting-edge sustainability issues.

Matthew is also the founder of "The Planetary Lawyer Project," a newsletter read by more than 1,000 climate-curious lawyers worldwide. He uses the newsletter to share insights on building a climate-focused legal career, elevate diverse voices within the legal community, and encourage planet-friendly pro bono work among his readers.

Matt shares the inspiring story of how he evolved his legal career to work on climate change, his work helping other people find legal jobs in climate through The Planetary Lawyer Project, and tips for job seekers.

Matthew Karmel & The Planetary Lawyer Project

• Matthew Karmel | LinkedIn
• Matthew Karmel | Offit Kurman
• The Planetary Lawyer Project
• Climate Law Job Statistics

Additional Climate Legal Career Resources

• Green Pro Bono (volunteer opportunities)
• Climate Law Jobs (from Green Jobs Network)

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