Law School
Boston University School of Law

Undergraduate School
Northeastern University

Fellowship
City of Somerville Legal Department

George Barker is a 1L at Boston University School of Law and a graduate of Northeastern University where he completed a BS, magna cum laude, in computer science and journalism with a minor in economics. While at Northeastern, Barker worked for the Harvard Business Review as a data analyst, wrote as a climate reporter for Callaway Climate Insights, and served the City of Somerville as a program compliance officer, each full time for a semester. After his work with Somerville concluded, Barker continued working in grant compliance and contracting for the City of Cambridge. Working as a climate journalist confirmed a desire to dedicate his career to fighting climate change and environmental injustice, and after constantly interviewing environmental lawyers, Barker realized he wanted to become one. Focusing on COVID relief grant programs and compliance within two different cities showed him how critical local governments can be in improving the lives of their residents, and it became clear that working within a city for its residents was incredibly motivating work. He hopes to be able to work for a city again to aid in efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change at the local level. As a 2024 Rappaport Fellow, Barker will serve as an intern at the City of Somerville Legal Department.