Courtney Taylor

Work

Courtney Taylor is the interim director for Environmental Defense Fund’s campaign to secure restoration of the natural functioning of the Mississippi River Delta and wetlands complex. This task must be accomplished while addressing the needs and health of southern Louisiana’s diverse communities and economic infrastructure, including oil and gas, ports and navigation, and fisheries.

Courtney focuses on securing the necessary federal and state action and support for restoration. Her work includes monitoring federal and state developments and decision-making on coastal Louisiana restoration, building local and national support for coastal Louisiana restoration, and advancing EDF’s restoration goals through federal, state, and local partners and with the help of EDF’s technical team.

Background

Education

• J.D., Tulane Law School, 2000
• B.A. in Government and Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia, 1993

Work Experience

• Trial Attorney, Environmental and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice (2005-2008)
• Attorney/Advisor, Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Department of Interior (2002-2005)
• Associate, Howrey and Simon (2000-2002)
• Management Analyst/Communications Associate, National Park Service (1994-1997)