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Environmental Law in Government: Managing Competing Interests and Natural Resources
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- I Am The Law
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- Dec 17, 2025
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- 1803
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Summary
Duncan Kemp, a state government lawyer, took an unconventional path to environmental law. After working in college athletics fundraising and earning an MFA in Creative Writing, he entered law school part-time with a clear goal: protecting natural resources. But landing that environmental job proved harder than expected. Today, he manages litigation for one of Louisiana's largest landowners—from boundary disputes and coastal erosion cases to pipeline enforcement and exotic animal seizures. Duncan discusses balancing conservation with hunting traditions and economic growth, and coordinating litigation across agencies. Plus, he talks about the satisfying trade-off between lower government pay and a better work-life balance. Duncan is a graduate of Southern University Law Center. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Juno and private student loans Learn more about Seton Hall Learn more about Boston University School of Law Learn more about Oklahoma City University School of Law Learn more about Haynes Boone LLP Access LawHub today! Learn more about Blueprint