Data Centers, AI and the Environment: An Open Forum
Rutgers Law School is co-hosting a student-led discussion on Data Centers, AI and the Environment on Thursday, October 15 at 6pm. Event will also be streamed virtually on Zoom.
The Forum will be the first of its kind bringing together all of the law schools in New Jersey: Seton Hall Law School and both the Newark and Camden campuses of Rutgers Law School.
To respond to students' questions and share their perspectives, we are inviting environmental lawyers, land use lawyers and lawyers working on AI regulation and implementation that have been involved data center discussions locally and statewide.
Please come and share your thoughts with us!
Zoom Registration Link: https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/LzUBsU9VT5S2j8NKHzbZCg
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Practitioner Biographies:
Shawn LaTourette is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and an environmental lawyer, litigator, strategist, and former government official who enables clients across industries to deliver major projects, navigate complex disputes, manage risk, respond to crises, and pursue their development and sustainability goals. Previously the top environmental official in New Jersey, Shawn served as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) from 2021 until 2026, one of the most active regulatory and natural resource management agencies in the United States. A recognized national leader, Shawn has been at the forefront of legal, regulatory, and public policy developments that inform how companies do business and shape how communities grow and thrive.
Beyond his practice, Shawn serves on multiple Boards and as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School, where he developed and teaches courses on Environmental Justice and Climate Change Law and Policy.
Angela Juneau is an Associate in Pashman Stein's Litigation practice group where she focuses her practice on complex business litigation and appellate matters. Angela is also a member of the firm's AI Practice Group where, as a certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP), she advises clients on algorithmic accountability, the legal and regulatory landscape, and the governance frameworks shaping how businesses deploy AI responsibly.
Michael Klein is the Director of Government Relations for the Pinelands Alliance. Pinelands Alliance is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989 to protect and advocate for the Pinelands, a 1.1-million acre ecosystem designated as the first National Reserve and as a UNESCO Biosphere Region. Michael testifies before legislative committees, lobbies on Capitol Hill, and collaborates with colleague organizations on issues spanning data-center development, protection of endangered species, and agricultural and food-supply issues.
Joe DeMarco is a Partner in Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Commercial Real Estate group. He devotes his practice to complex land use matters, with extensive experience in redevelopment, zoning, and permitting. Joe serves as Planning Attorney for the borough of Kenilworth, NJ, site of a $1.8 billion data center under construction by CoreWeave. In addition, Joe serves as an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers Law School, where he teaches Land Use & Practice.