Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Activities
Internships
Certification
Timeline
Generic

ANDREW SPAULDING

Bristol

Summary

Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to master new skills quickly and work effectively without supervision. Organized individual with excellent time management skills, ready to contribute to diverse environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Planner

McLaughlin Research Corporation
Middletown
06.2024 - Current
  • As an Environmental Planner contactor for the Navy, I ensure compliance with environmental regulations and mitigate the impact of military operations and infrastructure projects on ecosystems.
  • I assess environmental risks, develop strategic solutions, and collaborate with peers and project leads to promote sustainability within Navy operations.

Junior Associate

Desautel Browning Law
Newport
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted extensive legal research across various domains and prepared concise memorandums outlining findings for supervisors and clients.
  • Drafted motions for court submissions, mediation statements, and oversaw tasks spanning environmental law, energy law, regulatory permitting, land use, and contract editing.
  • Engaged with clients through managing email correspondence and participating in telephone conferences.

Summer Associate

Desautel Law
Newport
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked alongside the partners in researching offshore wind permitting and aquaculture permitting.
  • Drafted emails to CRMC requesting hearings on permit applications.
  • Participated in client communications including, drafting a disengagement letter and telephone conferences.

Aquaculture Coordinator Extern

RI Coastal Resources Management Council
Wakefield
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Worked alongside the aquaculture coordinator in developing a more robust notification process in aquaculture applications.
  • Re-organized/updated the aquaculture application package to make the document more user friendly.
  • Additionally, participated in numerous meetings with the public, stakeholders and CRMC team.

Education

Master of Marine Affairs -

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
12.2023

Juris Doctor -

Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol, RI
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology, Minor in Business

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
05.2019

Skills

  • Legal analysis and writing
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Bluebook citation expertise
  • Case handling
  • Effective time management

Personal Activities

  • Associate Board Member for Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District
  • Save the Bay Volunteer

Internships

  • Save The Bay, Legal Intern, 09/22 to 12/22, Researched legal questions on coastal governance concerns, Drafted detailed memorandums outlining findings, Drafted a letter of support for amended NOAA regulations
  • Marine Affairs Institute, Roger Williams University School of Law, Rhode Island Sea Grant Law Fellow, 05/21 to 08/21, Produced an outreach document on the public trust doctrine, Interviewed the RI Aquaculture coordinator
  • Rhode Island Attorney General, Environmental Unit, Alternative Winter Break Volunteer, 01/21, Researched environmental statutes, Attend meetings with attorneys

Certification

  • Rhode Island Bar Association: 2023

Timeline

Environmental Planner

McLaughlin Research Corporation
06.2024 - Current

Junior Associate

Desautel Browning Law
09.2023 - 05.2024

Summer Associate

Desautel Law
05.2022 - 09.2022

Aquaculture Coordinator Extern

RI Coastal Resources Management Council
01.2022 - 05.2022

Master of Marine Affairs -

University of Rhode Island

Juris Doctor -

Roger Williams University School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology, Minor in Business

Roger Williams University