During law school, Emma served as an extern for the US Department of Justice’s Environmental and Natural Resources Division, the Environmental Law Institute, and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. She was also a member of Georgetown Law’s Environmental Law and Justice Clinic.
Emma maintains an active pro bono practice, representing clients in immigration proceedings and advising on environmental issues.
Emma Schaechter-Santander
Emma Schaechter-Santander
Associate
Emma focuses her practice on advising clients on compliance, transactional risk management, and investigations related to U.S. environmental law, international environmental laws, and other international trade laws and regulations.
Published Work
- Schaechter-Santander, E. (2025) “Where Do States Go When the Water Comes?”, The Georgetown Law Journal.
Qualifications
Admissions
Attorney-at-Law, District of Columbia, 2024
Attorney-at-Law, Florida, 2025
Academic
Georgetown University Law Center 2024, JD
The Geneva Graduate Institute 2021, Master of Arts
Wellesley College 2020, Bachelor of Arts
The Geneva Graduate Institute 2021, Master of Arts
Wellesley College 2020, Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
Disclaimer
Brian & Braun AG was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Brian & Braun AG LLP and Brian & Braun AG LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than Brian & Braun AG.