Earthrise Student Argues Before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Earthrise Law Center sent rising star Drew Baloga ’24 to argue in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals last fall.
Earthrise Law Center sent rising star Drew Baloga ’24 to argue in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals last fall, making him the first Earthrise JD candidate to argue in front of the Ninth Circuit prior to passing the bar exam.
The case, brought by Earthrise on behalf of high-profile clients Earth Island Institute and the Center for Biological Diversity, challenged the Three Creeks logging project in the Inyo National Forest.
Beloga began his journey with Earthrise during his second year of law school, where he worked with Professor Tom Buchele on drafting the opening appellate brief and reply brief. Under Professor Buchele’s supervision, Drew was certified to present the argument before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on October 17, 2023.
“I chose to attend Lewis & Clark in large part because of the opportunities it affords students to get involved in the practice of environmental law,” says Drew. “Working on this case with Professor Buchele has taught me so much about federal litigation, while allowing me to contribute to Earthrise’s work promoting good governance and conservation on our public lands. I have appreciated this opportunity.”
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