Please join the ALANYC Sustainability Team as we take a deep dive into A Plastic Ocean, a film by Craig Leeson and Tanya Streeter, which depicts the devastating effects of plastic pollution on our environment and particularly marine life. A Plastic Ocean is an adventure documentary shot in more than 20 locations from 2012 to 2016. Explorers Craig Leeson and Tanya Streeter with a team of international scientists reveal the causes and consequences of plastic pollution and share solutions.

“Plastic wreaks havoc on the ocean environment and the planets, animals, and fish that live in and around.  Whales, which feed by opening their large jaws and taking in large amounts of water, along with whatever is in it, then expel the water, end up with stomachs full of plastic instead of krill.”

After viewing the film, you will have a better understanding of the impact of plastic use, the future of plastics and what you can do to help. 

Watch the film here: https://watchdocumentaries.com/a-plastic-ocean/ then join us on September 29th for an in-depth discussion and Q&A followed by a game of Kahoot!. Giveaways to winners.

Speakers:

Elba Cortes
Elba is an experienced legal professional with over 30 years of experience in both small and large law firms in the New York City and New Jersey areas.  She began her career at Cozen O’Connor as an assistant and worked her way up the ranks to a management level position.  Elba joined the ALANYC in 2016 and currently serves on several teams including the DE&I, Events and Sustainability teams. With various roles and years of experience within the legal community, she brings a long history and diversified perspective to the Chapter. 

Camille Gallardo
Camille Gallardo is the legal assistant and office manager of Paul Ellis Law Group, handling many of the firm’s day-to-day business needs pertaining to clients, attorneys and staff. Her experience also includes working in multilateral diplomacy and international affairs as an Adviser at the Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the United Nations. In this role, she was involved in advising and negotiating on critical issues such as sustainable development, international law, and human rights, particularly of children and women.

Camille graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with a Concentration in Visual Arts, and French Translation and Literature. She recently received her Master's in International Law, Foreign Trade and International Relations from Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía. 

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