Favorite Parts Of Working In The Environmental Law Industry As An Attorney
Dee, a California state attorney, found the most rewarding aspect of environmental law to be "the people," highlighting their collaborative spirit, optimism, and shared commitment to California's environment. Their description of environmental lawyers as a group who are "pretty nice people" who "come up with a proposal to address it" when they see a need reveals a fulfilling professional environment built on shared values and positive collaboration.
Networking, Teamwork, Communication, Problem-Solving, Motivation
Advizer Information
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Dee Dee Dickey
Attorney
State of California
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley - JD
Anthropology, Sociology
Government & Public Sector, Law
Legal
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. The strong sense of community among environmental lawyers: Dee highlights the collaborative and supportive nature of the environmental law community, emphasizing the lawyers' shared care for the environment and their optimistic approach to problem-solving.
2. The cooperative and collaborative spirit of environmental lawyers: Dee notes that environmental lawyers tend to be more cooperative and collaborative compared to those in other fields, creating a positive and productive work environment.
3. The opportunity to make a positive impact: Dee's work in environmental law allows her to contribute to protecting California's environment, which is a motivating factor for her and something that could attract students with similar values and interests.
Transcript
What did you enjoy most about being in this industry?
I enjoyed the people. I have remained active in the California environmental law community. The primary reason I have continued to do so is because environmental lawyers as a group are pretty nice people.
They care about our state and its environment. They tend to be optimistic. When they see there's a need, they come up with a proposal to address it. I remain active in the environmental law community because I love being with and working with the other lawyers in the field.
Environmental lawyers as a group may be a little different than lawyers in some other areas. They tend to be pretty cooperative and collaborative. I enjoy those qualities about them and their optimism.