Karin teaches and writes in the areas of natural resources and environmental law, including federal land management, wildlife and biodiversity conservation, and protection of imperiled species. Prior to joining the faculty at Vermont Law School, Professor Sheldon was President of the Wilderness Society in Washington, D.C., a staff attorney with the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund in Colorado, a partner in a public interest law firm, and one of Ralph Nader's original "raiders". Professor Sheldon serves on the Board of Directors of Defenders of Wildlife, EarthWorks, and the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation. She received her AB in Political Science from Vassar College and her J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law.

Navigating for Noah:
Setting Directions for Endangered Species Protection in the 21st Century    25:55 min.

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The Endangered Species Act is this Nation's most important law for the protection of imperiled wildlife and plants. Yet its effectiveness is limited by its focus on individual species, rather than biological diversity and ecosystems. The lessons learned from 30 years of experience with the ESA can help chart a course for more successful legal approaches to sustaining habitats and biological communities. Written Summaries of Presentation Author's pre-conference summary of the presentation Goodwin-Niering Center Certificate student's summary of presentation.
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