Thane Zeeh

I am a second-year law student (2L) in pursuit of my Juris Doctor (J.D.) at Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. My professional interests lie in property law, with a particular emphasis on environmental law, energy law, and regulatory and administrative law. 

I earned my Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication from the University of Utah, where I was an active member of the John R. Park Debate Society, representing the university in competitive debate.

Beyond my academic and legal pursuits, I am passionate about creative endeavors, including short film, photography, and graphic design. I also enjoy curating closed terrariums, playing chess, and collecting antiques.

I've authored a comprehensive guide on creating and managing closed terrariums, which you can explore here. You may also find a gallery of my photography here, film work here, and graphic design here.

Legal writing samples are also available upon request. 

Publication

2023 - 2026 (expected)

Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law

Juris Doctor Canidate

Duquesne Energy & Environmental Law Journal (JOULE) Junior Staff Member (2024-2025) (see From Trash to Cash From Trash to Cash: A Proposal to Compel Recycling in Pennsylvania Under the Solid Waste Management Act) (discussing, as my 2024-2025 Journal Paper, a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act).

Dean Scholar and Fellow (2023-2024); awardee of the Dean Scholarship (2023-2026).

2017 - 2022

University of Utah College of Humanities

Bachelor of Science - Communication

John R. Park Debate Society, x4 tournament champion, 3-year national qualifier, conducted in-depth research on renewable energy policy (2019-2020), immigration policy (2020-2021), and United States counter-terrorism law (2021-2022), extensive community involvement through volunteer high school coaching, lectures, and judging;

Teaching Assistant, TA’d under Prof. Jenny Smith and Prof. Heidi Herrick BCOR-2040 and ENTP-1010 (August 2019 – April 2022);

Political Journal Publication: Zeeh, X, T. “The Authorization for Use of Military Force, Its Impact on International Legal Regimes, and Solutions Through Judicial Review.” The Hinckley Institute of Politics Vol.23 (2022): 39-46.

Education

Zeeh, X, T. “The Authorization for Use of Military Force, Its Impact on International Legal Regimes, and Solutions Through Judicial Review.” The Hinckley Institute of Politics Vol.23 (2022): 39-46. Text available upon request. 

Résumé here, LinkedIn here, & Email here.

Recent and Relevant Experience

Jan. 2025 - Present

THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Pittsburgh PA.

Legal Judicial Intern under the Honorable Lazzara, Beth A. of the Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas

Jan. 2022 - Present

THE HARKER SCHOOL, San Jose CA.

Debate Coach

Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024

FAIR SHAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL SERVICES, Pittsburgh, PA.

Legal Intern at Fair Shake Legal Services - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm

May 2024 to July 2024

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Pittsburgh PA.

Legal Intern at the Office of General Counsel Department of Environmental Protection

Resume here.

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