Ariel E. Braunstein

Associate

Ariel E. Braunstein assists in the representation of nuclear electric utilities in regulatory matters before the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Office of Investigations (NRC OI). Ariel also handles internal investigations involving employment matters, nuclear safety concerns, and safety-conscious work environment issues. In addition, Ariel assists with counseling clients on matters related to nuclear export control regulations.

Extended Profile

Ariel attended The George Washington University as a joint degree student, simultaneously earning her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and her M.A. in Security Policy Studies from The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs. While in school, Ariel worked as a legal intern for Judge Robert R. Rigsby at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and in the Office of the General Counsel at the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Education

The George Washington University Law School, 2019, J.D.
George Washington University, Elliot School of International Affairs, 2019, M.A., Security Policy Studies
Villanova University, 2015, B.A., Arab and Islamic Studies and Spanish Language and Literature, cum laude

Admissions

District of Columbia

Clerkships

Summer Intern to Judge Robert R. Rigsby of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (2016)

Publications

8/30/2019 - CEQ Issues Draft NEPA Guidance on Consideration of GHGs, Power & Pipes