Focus

Jaclyn joined ClientEarth in September 2025 and is based in Washington, DC. Her work focuses on the innovative use of corporate law and other non-traditionally-environmental law to hold companies accountable for a livable planet.

Experience

Before joining ClientEarth, Jaclyn practiced environmental and administrative law, specializing in regulatory and compliance work at a global law firm in Washington, DC. Prior to that, she externed for the US Department of Energy’s Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Energy Delivery and Resilience and the Center for Biological Diversity’s Energy Justice program. Before attending law school, Jaclyn worked at the US Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response and served as a paralegal for a solo practitioner.

Education

Jaclyn graduated with a Juris Doctor (JD) from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) from Georgetown University, where she majored in Science, Technology, and International Affairs with a concentration in Energy and Environment and a certificate in International Development.

Jaclyn is a member of the DC Bar.