He was formerly an environmental law specialist in Arnold & Porter LLP's environmental practice group where he was the managing editor of Environmental Law in New York, a monthly newsletter, and edited the Environmental Law Practice Guide, Brownfields Law and Practice, and Environmental Impact Review in New York. He has co-authored chapters on climate change and green buildings for the Environmental Law Practice Guide. He is a co-editor of "The Law of Green Buildings," which was published by the American Bar Association in 2011. He is a LEED Accredited Professional. From 2000 through 2007, he practiced commercial litigation and employment law at two Manhattan law firms. Mr. Howe received his J.D. and a master's degree in environmental law from Vermont Law School in 1999. He received his B.A. from DePauw University in 1995.