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IU McKinney LL.M. Student Named a 2022 Indiana University McKinney Climate Fellow
08/26/2022
Denise Chisveto, a Master of Laws student at IU McKinney, is an Indiana University McKinney Climate Fellow for 2022. Chisveto spent summer 2022 with Deaconess Hospital in Evansville and will continue her fellowship through the fall semester.
At the hospital, Chisveto has been collaborating with multiple departments on sustainability initiatives by exploring and implementing best practices for recycling, reducing energy and water consumption, proper waste disposal, and more. In the photo, Chisveto is at Deaconess Hospital.
“The fellowship program will give me the knowledge and experience I need to enhance my career and pursue my passion of economic growth and environmental sustainability,” Chisveto said.
IU McKinney’s first student in the World Trade Center Law track of the LL.M. program, Chisveto received her LL.B. from the University of Eswatini, where she developed a niche in international trade and investment law. She is an aspiring international trade and international investment lawyer. Experience in environmental sustainability and climate action, which are part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, are critical for a lawyer wishing to practice in these areas. The fellowship was a perfect fit for Chisveto.
“As a lawyer who is interested in achieving sustainable development goals, I am eager to gain experience and knowledge about climate action, affordable and clean energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” Chisveto said. “In my future career, I will have a responsibility to ensure that when conducting cross-border transactions, my clients will not be selling goods and services that will contribute to the deterioration of our environment and change in climate.”
Chisveto has taken part in a couple of legal internship positions during her time at IU McKinney, including Cummins, Inc., and Indiana Legal Services.
“After completing my LL.M. studies, I will have developed knowledge in international economic development and investment strategies that aim to generate financial gains and specific benefits for middle- and low-income countries,” Chisveto said. She plans to work as corporate counsel for a multinational corporation or international organization to achieve those goals.
In addition, Chisveto is working on two chapters that will be part of a book on international investment law. This work will prepare her for her Ph.D. studies, which she plans to pursue after completing her Master of Laws degree.
