Madeline Barone

Before joining Winston, Madeline worked with the Environmental Advocacy Center at the Bluhm Legal Clinic, where she advocated for incarcerated individuals' access to safe drinking water in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities. She also served as a Sustainability Fellow at the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy, advancing initiatives to replace lead service lines in childcare facilities across the Chicagoland area. In addition, Madeline worked as a Research Assistant to Dean Hari Osofsky, conducting research on climate change litigation and energy justice. 

Prior to law school, Madeline held roles as an Energy Advisor, Energy Efficiency & Conservation Specialist, and Paralegal, giving her a unique perspective on the intersection of law, energy, and environmental policy. She remains committed to promoting sustainability and public service through her legal practice.