About The Young Lawyers Task Force

The Young Lawyers Task Force is one of the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources’ (SEER) cross practice committees. Young lawyers are encouraged to use the Task Force as a place to meet other Section members, as an opportunity to become more involved in the Section, and as a way to learn about opportunities within the Section and within environmental, energy and natural resources law. As we are a cross practice committee there is no one substantive area; however, we plan on working with substantive committees on publishing articles and presenting programs.

Career Development

Careers in Environmental, Energy, and Resources Law
A free podcast download is available of the Careers in Environmental, Energy, and Resources Law teleconference which was held January 27, 2010. Interest in environmental, energy and resources law has increased dramatically over the past couple of years, due in part to an increasing focus on climate change and a general awareness of related issues. In this quick teleconference, four lawyers with varied backgrounds in the fields of environmental, energy and natural resources law provided practical guidance on various career options, advice for achieving certain career goals, and overviews of their day-to-day practices.

2011-2012 Membership Diversity Enhancement Program
(formerly the Membership Subsidy Program)

The Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources offers a Membership Diversity Enhancement Program (MDEP) designed for lawyers who have been under-represented in our Section membership. The Program’s principal goal is to have its programs, publications, and other activities reflect the diverse perspectives and interests of all lawyers who practice in the environment, energy, and resources areas. The 2011-2012 program is open to minority lawyers, young lawyers, government lawyers, and solo practitioners interested in assisting with the development of Section activities, programs, and publications. As a MDEP participant, the Section will pay 50% of your ABA dues and waive your Section dues, so that you only need to pay the remaining 50% of your ABA dues! For more information, please contact Noemi Alvarez at Noemi.Alvarez@americanbar.org.

Fall Meeting and Speed Networking

Our Annual Section Fall Meeting is one the biggest conferences of our Section and presents a great opportunity for Young Lawyers to participate in CLE, networking, and idea exchange with lawyers in the environment, energy, and resources industry. You will have an unparalleled opportunity to hear regulators, leading academics, in-house counsel, NGO lawyers, and prominent private practice lawyers discuss the latest developments and future trends.

Speed Networking Event (20th Section Fall Meeting)
You’ve probably heard of “Speed Dating,” but what about “Speed Networking?” Young lawyers and law student attendees will meet one-on-one with several seasoned environmental, energy, and resources law practitioners over the course of an hour. This is the place to network and seek general advice from your colleagues and potential mentors and to discuss Section activities and initiatives that may be of interest. Everyone is welcome. To participate in this event as a “guide,” law student, or young lawyer, please indicate your interest when registering. If you have any questions, please contact Noemi Alvarez, Section Assistant, at Noemi.Alvarez@americanbar.org or visit the Section Fall Meeting event page to read more and register.