New Pro Bono Initiative
Volunteer to participate in a pro bono project. Opportunities range from providing legal advice or conducting research for community-based projects to drafting and peer reviewing model legislation.
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
The ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) fosters the success of a diverse community of environmental, energy, and resources lawyers, advisors, law students, and decision-makers and provides a premier forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
Join the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
The Section is committed to providing members with opportunities to enhance professional skills, stay on top of current developments, and dialogue in environmental, energy, and natural resources law.
Administration Tracker
Biden Administration
Visit this page often to view a collection of changes recently made under the Biden Administration that relate to environmental, energy, and resources law.
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Submit an Award Nomination
2021 SEER Awards
SEER is accepting nominations for seven awards in 2021. Submitting a nomination is simple! Just provide basic information about your nominee using a survey form. Nominations are due by May 31, 2021.
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COVID-19 & SEER Resources
As the outbreak of COVID-19 creates ever-changing legal implications across many areas, the Section wants to provide you with resources and benefits to help you navigate legal issues during this time. Access these resources today.
Our Committees
Join an Unlimited Number of Substantive Committees
The Section has many substantive committees related to environmental, energy, and natural resources law. SEER members can join an unlimited number of these committees to network and learn about the latest practice-specific updates and events related to their areas of interest.
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Practice Forward Amid COVID-19
Move your practice and the legal profession forward during the pandemic and beyond with continually updated tools and resources
Membership Diversity Enhancement Program (MDEP)
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Prospective SEER members who come from diverse backgrounds (including racially diverse, LGBTQ+, and younger lawyers) and/or diverse practice settings (including government, non-profit, academia, and solo practice) are encouraged to apply for MDEP and take advantage of its many benefits.
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SEER Publications
SEER Connect
Join this new, exclusive online community site for ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) members to connect and interact. Find Hot News and the latest Case Summaries in the Environmental Community.
2020-2021 Leadership
The 2020-2021 ABA SEER Leadership Listing provides the names of those serving in leadership positions (council, chairs) in this ABA year.
Recent Committee Articles
Feb. 10
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U.S. EPA Tools: How Suspension and Debarment Influence Environmental Compliance
To encourage performance of laws and regulations to protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has effective tools to address environmental noncompliance…
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States Lead the Way in Ending the Shark Fin Trade
In September 2020, the state of Florida enacted the Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act, a law expressly prohibiting the trade of shark fins.
Support our Projects and Programs
Donate to SEER
Your gift to the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources will help maintain the Section’s public service and educational programs.
Learn - MoreNew Section Books
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Environmental Aspects of Real Estate and Commercial Transactions: Acquisition, Development, and Liability Management, Fifth Edition
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Distributed Generation Law: A Guide to Regulations, Policies, and Programs
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Environmental Litigation: Law and Strategy, Second Edition
Climate change resolution
Resolution 111 Adopted
The House of Delegates have adopted Res 111 which urges U.S., state, territorial and tribal governments to take leadership role to address climate change; urges Congress and POTUS to sign appropriate climate change legislation.
Read - moreExpert Insight Panel: AlterEcho
Let's Get Ready to Remediate! (And Fast): Insider Tips to Streamlining Remediation
AlterEcho takes you for a quick tour of more efficient ways to help clients traverse the often slow and uneven road to effective, cost-saving clean-ups of hazardous waste sites. (Presented at the 28th Fall Conference.)
Environmental Law Jobs
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Junior Natural Resources and Project Development Associate Washington, DC, United States
Junior Natural Resources and Project Development Associate
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Director of Human Resources and Administration New York, NY, United States
Director of Human Resources and Administration
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Human Resources Business Partner Telluride, CO, United States
Human Resources Business Partner
About the Section
The mission of the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources is to be the premier forum for lawyers working in areas related to the environment, natural resources, and energy. The Section is committed to providing members with opportunities to enhance professional skills, stay on top of developments and to participate in dialogue in these substantive areas. It represents more than 7,500 members with a wide range of professional interests. This chance to meet and network with peers is invaluable. The Section keeps its members abreast of development trends, current court decisions, legislative initiatives, and statutes concerning environmental, natural resources, and energy law.
Contact Us
SEER staff can be contacted using this online form, or by calling 312-988-5625 or emailing environ@americanbar.org.