Adam Cernea Clark

Adam Cernea Clark has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Adam started their career as an English language teacher at Shakespeare School in 2009 before transitioning into environmental policy research with Save the Bay from 2010 to 2011. From 2012 to 2013, Adam gained legal experience through roles as a legal intern at the U.S. Court of Appeals and as a research assistant for Northeastern Law Professors. Adam then worked as a PHRGE Legal Fellow in the Private Sector Department at Oxfam America in 2012. In 2013, they served as a law clerk at POP PEPA Attorneys at Law and as a research assistant for a Northeastern Law Professor. Adam also conducted research as a research assistant for Northeastern University School of Law, where they independently prepared research reports on indigenous rights law instruments. Adam further expanded their environmental and natural resources expertise as a Natural Resources Environmental Associate at Pattern Energy Group from 2015 to 2016, transitioning to roles of increasing responsibility, including Manager and Senior Manager of Environmental and Natural Resources. Adam currently holds the position of Director of Permitting and Policy Strategy at Pattern Energy Group, starting in 2023. Additionally, Adam served as an Advisor and Legal/Policy/Program Intern at The Rich Coast Project from 2013 to 2015.

Adam Cernea Clark completed their Bachelor's degree in English (creative writing) at Kenyon College from 2001 to 2005. Adam then pursued their legal education, earning a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree with a focus on International and environmental law from Northeastern University School of Law between 2011 and 2014. During the same period, they also obtained a Master's degree in Environmental Law & Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School, specializing in Environmental Law and Policy. In 2015, Adam obtained certification as an Attorney from the New York State Bar Association. No information was provided regarding any education before attending Kenyon College.