In this episode of From Stardust to Us, we speak with Tony Zelle, an Earth lawyer, author, and visionary, about the emergence of Earth Law: a transformative legal philosophy rooted in gratitude, reverence, and justice for the entire Earth community. Tony invites us to reimagine our legal systems through the lens of ecological interdependence, Indigenous wisdom, and spiritual presence. Together, we explore the limitations of current environmental law, the promise of the Rights of Nature, and the possibility of a new ecological social contract that honors both the human and more-than-human world.
To find out about his upcoming course, Earth Law for All, sponsored by Deeptime Network please visit www.dtnetwork.org.
Find out more about Tony Zelle’s legal work at www.earthlawpractice.com
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Anthony Robert Zelle, Esq.
Tony is an Earth lawyer. While serving as Chair and President of the Earth Law Center, following 30 years in private practice trying cases and arguing appeals, he served as lead editor and author of the only comprehensive book on the subject: Earth Law: Emerging Ecocentric Law-A Guide for Practitioners. Developed for law school curricula, and now part of developing LLM programs internationally, the book has also become the primary reference source for practitioners.
The focus of Tony's current work is developing Earth law in practice and creating revenue-generating opportunities for Earth lawyers.
Learn more about Tony’s journey from a recent Boston College Law School Magazine profile, Voice for the Earth.
With thanks and gratitude for all of our listeners.
