The Legal Implications of Ocean Use Planning: The Last Wild West

 Susan Farady is the Director of the Marine Affairs Institute and the Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program, and adjunct faculty at the Roger Williams University School of Law.  She directs the education, outreach and research programs of the Institute, including the joint degree program with the University of Rhode Island Department of Marine Affairs, activities with Rhode Island Sea Grant, and marine affairs curriculum and outreach activities at the School of Law.  Ms. Farady has published and presented on marine protected areas, the National Marine Sanctuary Act and marine governance reform, teaches marine policy and law courses, and is co-author of a textbook, Marine and Coastal Law 2nd ed (2010).  Prior to joining Roger Williams, she opened and directed the New England office of The Ocean Conservancy, where she worked on marine ecosystem conservation initiatives and ocean governance reform.  Her other experience includes five years as a practicing attorney, positions in marine biology research,  and four years as professional crew aboard sail training vessels and yachts.   She received her Bachelor’s Degree in biology from the University of Colorado, participated in the SEA (Sea Education Association ) program , received her J.D. from Vermont Law School, and serves as an advisor to several government, non-profit and academic bodies engaged in marine and environmental issues.