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Meet NSGLC Summer Research Associate: Amy Armata
- June 9th, 2026 — Category: Staff
The National Sea Grant Law Center is excited to welcome Summer Research Associate Amy Armata this summer! Amy is a 2L at New York Law School. Get to know more about Amy below!
1. Where are you from?
I'm from East Meadow, New York.
2. What was your first job?
My first job was a soccer referee.
3. Who inspires you?
I’ve been inspired by attorneys I’ve worked with who stay calm under pressure and bring a strong sense of purpose and integrity to their work.
4. What made you consider a career in law?
I went into law after working as a paralegal, where I gained exposure to legal work and realized I wanted to take on a more substantive role in the process.
5. What are you most excited about doing this summer?
I’m most excited to gain practical experience in environmental and coastal policy work and to see how legal research and analysis are used to support real world decision making.
6. Where’s your favorite beach?
My favorite beach is Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica. It's where I first learned to surf, so it holds a special place in my heart.
7. What do you do in your free time?
I love yoga, surfing, hiking, painting, camping and walking in Central Park and on the West Side Highway in my free time.
8. Do you have any hidden talents? What are they?
Not sure if it's a talent, but I fall asleep almost immediately in any moving vehicle.
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