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Chrissy Houle

Chrissy Houle is an appellate and supreme court associate in the firm’s Washington, DC office. Her international practice focuses on public international law matters.

On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (the “Court”) issued its highly anticipated advisory opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.  In a lengthy, unanimous opinion, the Court clarified States’ obligations under international law “to ensure the protection of the climate system and other

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