Alexandre Ferraro
About Alexandre Ferraro
Alexandre Ferraro is a Legal Counsel with a background in environmental law and extensive experience in legal internships. He holds a Master of Laws from UCLA and has worked with organizations such as Enerkem and the Environmental Defense Fund.
Work at Enerkem
Alexandre Ferraro serves as Legal Counsel at Enerkem, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides legal guidance and support to the organization, focusing on issues related to environmental law and sustainability. Enerkem is known for its innovative approach to waste-to-biofuels and chemicals, aligning with Ferraro's expertise in environmental law.
Education and Expertise
Alexandre Ferraro has a strong educational background in law. He completed his Master of Laws (LL.M.) with a specialization in Environmental Law at the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law in 2022. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Université de Sherbrooke from 2016 to 2019. His studies also include an International and European Law program at the University of Montpellier in 2018, and he achieved a Diplôme d'études collégiales (DES) and Diplôme d'études secondaires (DEC) from Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf from 2009 to 2016.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Enerkem, Alexandre Ferraro gained valuable legal experience through various internships and externships. He worked as a Legal Extern at the Environmental Defense Fund in 2022, focusing on the California Energy Program. Additionally, he completed a six-month articling position at Gowling WLG in 2021 and worked as a Legal Intern at the same firm for three years from 2018 to 2021. He also interned at TELUS in 2017 for three months.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Alexandre Ferraro has engaged in professional development through diverse legal roles. His internships provided him with practical experience in environmental law and corporate legal matters. His time at the Environmental Defense Fund and Gowling WLG allowed him to develop skills in legal research, drafting, and client consultation, contributing to his current role at Enerkem.