claire easley

Fall associate

As a former business owner, Claire brings a deep appreciation for the challenges and needs of small businesses to enable them to thrive. Prior to law school she co-founded a design and manufacturing firm in Brooklyn, where she served as CEO for seven years. Before that, she was a senior editor at a Washington, D.C.–based business news organization.

Currently in her third year at Fordham University School of Law, Claire is a staff member on the Environmental Law Review.

A New York City native, Claire lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with her family. Outside of the law, she enjoys lap swimming, walking her dog, and scouting new restaurants. She also acts as a director for the Gantry Group, a non-profit focused on improving education outcomes for youth from under-resourced neighborhoods across New York City.