Emeritus Senior Lecturer
During his 33 years at UCSB Marc McGinnes developed and taught 10 different courses for the Environmental Studies and Law & Society Programs. Throughout his tenure, he was a practicing public interest environmental lawyer, mediator and civic leader, and as such, he played a leading role in the creation and maintenance of strong “town/gown” relations between the community and the university.
He was the recipient of numerous teaching awards, including the UCSB Alumni Association Outstanding Teaching Award, as well as numerous awards from a variety of civic organizations, including the Community Environmental Council and the Environmental Defense Center. The “Marc McGinnes Law and Advocacy Award” is presented to an outstanding graduating senior.
Mr. McGinnes is the author of three books: Principles of Environmental Law (Rainbow Bridge, 1980); Rise Up! A Stilter’s Adventures in Higher Consciousness (Mercury Press, 2017); and In Love with Earth (Mercury Press, 2018).
Specialization
Environmental Law, Policy, and Dispute Resolution