Regulatory Law,
Climate & Environment Policy
James Campbell is the Wildfire Policy Specialist with the Climate and Environment team at the Federation of American Scientists. James develops and leads FAS’ wildland fire legislative strategy, executing issue education and direct lobbying campaigns to advance FAS priorities. Additionally, he identifies opportunities in the appropriations process, analyzes policy on emerging wildfire technologies, and engages with external stakeholders through coalitions and partnerships to support Congressional action. James also advises Megafire Action on regulatory law and legislative engagement as Strategic Counsel.
Previously, he was a Policy Analyst at the National Partnership for Women & Families where he worked with Congress and the Administration to advance policy related to health and environmental justice—and he is a firm believer that those two goals are intertwined. Prior to this, he served as a Law Clerk in the Office of Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) from Massachusetts with his portfolio focused on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, he started his career working for Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-NM). Being from a frontline community, he knows the importance of ending the megafire crisis and advancing environmental justice.
James is admitted to the D.C. Bar and earned his J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of New Mexico. In his spare time, he is a marathon runner and amateur photographer.