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Environmental

Jul. 29, 2009

Eco Lawyers

Lawyers have a critical role to play in the growth of the country's green economy. Like in the mercantile economy, writes Sblend Sblendorio.

FORUM COLUMN

By Sblend Sblendorio

I have been a green lawyer for 16 months. Skeptical of the "greening" trend at first, I soon realized the opportunities that lie before our country, our children and our practices. We lawyers will be instrumental in our country's efforts to limit our carbon footprint, to become energy independent, to preserve our natural resources and to nurture our economy.

Here's why every lawyer should be a green lawyer...

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