Nicolas Snyder
South San Francisco,CA
Summary
An early-career litigation law graduate with experience supporting complex public interest environmental matters through briefing, regulatory framework analysis, and a background integrating past scientific expertise and legal advocacy. Sat for the February 2026 California Bar with results expected May 1, 2026.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted legal research/analysis concerning federal and state environmental statutes, administrative law, and regulatory compliance
- Prepared ex parte applications for injunctive relief in public interest environmental litigation
- Assisted in developing litigation strategy for complex environmental matters related to the Clean Water Act, California Prop 65, and CEQA
- Drafted memoranda of points and authorities, responses to evidentiary objections, and attorneys' fee motions for successful litigation outcomes
- Analyzed documents using Everlaw, including organizing and tagging large document sets and identifying key evidence
Law Clerk
Lawrence Law Firm P.C.
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Drafted legal pleadings, requests for production, and demand letters for clients for litigation matters related to family, personal injury, and civil rights law in both state and federal court
- Assembled physical and digital case files and conducted client interviews to establish case facts and develop legal strategies
- Assisted with trial and hearing preparation, including exhibits and witness materials
Clinical Student
Earthrise Law Center
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Drafted legal pleadings relevant to environmental protection matters
- Conducted extensive legal research on environmental regulations and caselaw to support ongoing litigation and advocacy efforts
- Collaborated with fellow students to plan litigation strategy under the direction of clinical professors
Contracts Intern
RTI International
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Drafted non-disclosure agreements for clients ranging from multi-national corporations to public universities for RTI's Social, Statistical and Environmental Sciences team
- Reviewed contract language and prepared memoranda outlining party obligations for projects during the pre- and post-award phases
- Participated in project review meetings, addressing and resolving contract-related questions
Research Associate
Committee To Bridge The Gap
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted technical and legal research associated with the cleanup efforts at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Superfund Sites.
Education
J.D. -
Lewis & Clark Law School
Portland, OR05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies With Honors
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2022
Skills
- Legal Writing (Motions/Briefing, Correspondence, etc)
- Legal Research (Westlaw/Lexis Nexis)
- Everlaw Document Review
- Rocketmatter/Chaos Timekeeper Software
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Associate
Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group
09.2025 - Current
Law Clerk
Lawrence Law Firm P.C.
01.2025 - 06.2025
Clinical Student
Earthrise Law Center
08.2024 - 04.2025
Contracts Intern
RTI International
05.2024 - 08.2024
Research Associate
Committee To Bridge The Gap
06.2020 - 08.2022
J.D. -
Lewis & Clark Law School
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies With Honors
University of California, Santa Cruz