Environmental and Public Access Law with Michele Langa
September 16, 2025 @ 7:00PM — 8:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Join us for a deep dive into environmental justice law in New Jersey. The webinar will explore environmental justice policy, public access to waterways, and the legal process of superfund sites. After a presentation by Michele Langa of NY/NJ Riverkeeper and Hackensack Riverkeeper, the floor will be open for your environmenal justice legal questions.
Michele Langa:
Michele Langa is the Shared Staff Attorney for Hackensack Riverkeeper and NY/NJ Baykeeper, where she plays a pivotal role in legal advocacy and policy. With a background in environmental and public interest law, Michele previously served as a Legal Intern for both organizations, demonstrating her commitment and expertise in the field of nonprofit advocacy. She also Co-Chairs the Passaic River Superfund Community Advisory Group, sits on the Hudson River PCBs CAG, and is actively working with EPA on the early stages of the Lower Hackensack River Superfund cleanup process. Additionally, Michele is an active member of Jersey Water Works, Co-Chairing the CSO Committee and participating in several others, and sits on the advisory board of Sewage Free Streets and Rivers.
A graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law, Michele specialized in environmental, coastal, and public interest law, and also holds a MA from John Jay College of Criminal Justice focusing on Criminal Law & Procedure.