Adam Peltz

Work

Adam Peltz is an attorney at the Environmental Defense Fund. He focuses on oil and gas regulation and policy and serves as a public advocate on oil and gas development issues, with a focus on well integrity. Adam is responsible for managing multi-stakeholder efforts concerning oil and gas development to improve environmental outcomes through enhanced regulation and improved industry practices.

Background

Adam started as a legal fellow with EDF in 2011, working on natural gas as well as international climate efforts. During law school, he studied international development and climate change law, and interned at the Legal Resources Centre in Ghana, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation in Washington, D.C., and with the Geneva, Switzerland-based carbon credit certifier the Gold Standard.

Education

• Boston University School of Law, J.D.
• Boston University, M.A. in International Relations
• University of Chicago, B.A. in Political Science and International Affairs

Professional Activities

• Member, State Bar of New York, 2012-present