Barbara Ballan

Education

Pace University School of Law, Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) in Environmental Law – 2024
Pace University School of Law, Master of Laws (LL.M) in Global Environmental Law, summa cum laude – 2023
Environmental Law Diploma, University of Buenos Aires, with distinction – 2021
Law Degree, University of Buenos Aires – 2018

Admitted to Practice

New Jersey – Pending Admission
New York – Pending Admission

Relevant Experience

Sustainable Business Law Hub at Pace University, Sustainable Business Law Fellow
Costa Rica Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Diplomacy Practicum
Ministry of Culture of the Nation of Argentina, Department of Legal Affairs, Buenos Aires, Legal Advisor
Attorney’s General Office, Centralized Department of San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Legal Assistant

Current Affiliations

The American Bar Association (ABA), Author and Contributor, Section of the Environment, Energy and Resources

Questions

Q. What inspired you to become an environmental attorney?
A. Growing up on a farm, I saw firsthand how connected we are to the natural world. That inspired me to study law and focus on protecting both the environment and the people who depend on it.

Q. What excites you most about the field of environmental law?
A. I am excited by the opportunity to use creativity to navigate legal frameworks and find innovate ways to defend our clients’ rights.

Q. How do you connect with your clients?
A. Being a lawyer requires not just preparation and hard work, but also passion and empathy. I understand that for my clients, it’s their life and property at stake, so I advocate for their rights as if they were my own.

Q. What are your interests outside of the office (hobbies, activities)?
A. I enjoy hiking and exploring the diverse landscapes of the U.S., with a goal to visit as many National Parks as possible in the coming years. I also meditate daily for at least an hour, it helps me stay focused and maintain perspective.

Publications

Barbara Ballan, Integrating Environmental Justice Criteria into Voluntary ESG Disclosure Frameworks, Am. Bar Ass’n, Section of Env’t, Energy & Res. (Jan 21, 2025)

Jason J. Czarnezki, Morgan E. Martin & Barbara Ballan, AI & ESG, 55 Environmental Law__ (2025)

Barbara Ballan & Jason J. Czarnezki, Disclosure, Greenwashing & The Future of ESG Litigation, Columbia CLS Blue Sky Blog (Oct. 18, 2024)

Barbara Ballan (lead author) & Jason J. Czarnezki, Disclosure, Greenwashing & The Future of ESG Litigation, 81 Wash. & Lee  L. Rev. 545 (2024)

Barbara Ballan, Applying the Triple Bottom Line Approach at the Bottom of the Ocean, Am. Bar Ass’n, Section of Env’t, Energy & Res. (April 20, 2023)