SPR Principals Co-Chair Annual ALI Environmental Law Conference
Published On February 4, 2021
On February 24-26, 2021, SPR principals Daniel Riesel and Pamela Esterman will co-chair the annual ALI CLE Environmental Law Conference, co-sponsored by ALI CLE and the Environmental Law Institute. This year’s program will be held virtually. SPR attorneys have chaired this conference continuously since its inception. Daniel Riesel will also lead a panel on CERCLA litigation and regulatory developments, and Pamela Esterman will moderate a panel on the lawyer’s role in an environmental crisis. SPR principal Dan Chorost will lead a panel on developments in offshore wind and other renewables permitting. The program will feature advanced-level presentations on recent developments in environmental law by senior public officials, distinguished law professors, seasoned private practitioners, and experienced public interest advocates. The panel topics include:
Post-Election Priorities for the New Biden-Harris Administration
CERCLA: Recent Litigation and Regulatory Developments
The U.S. Supreme Court and Environmental Law Update
The Lawyer’s Role in an Environmental Crisis
The Clean Air Act: Compliance, Enforcement, and Anticipated Developments
Developments in Offshore Wind and Other Renewables Permitting
Climate Change: The Latest Trends and Developments
Emerging Issues and Trends in Water Quality Regulation
NEPA and Environmental Justice Developments
Endangered Species and Public and Tribal Lands: Hot Topics