He counsels nonprofit, government, and private entities on a broad range of litigation, administrative, and transactional issues. Sample engagements include litigating to protect wetlands, advising on climate change and energy regulations, lobbying to protect parks, and working to promote alternative energy. James also teaches negotiations classes at UC Hastings College of the Law. Previously he practiced environmental law at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and as in-house counsel for a major electricity utility in Australia. He received a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and an M.S. in Resource Policy from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources.