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Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
The premier forum for strategies and information for environmental, energy, and resource lawyers, advisors, and decision-makers.
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.
Section Blogposts
A Military Path to Becoming an Environmental Lawyer
Section leadership has started blogging as a way to stay in touch with members. In this latest post, John Cruden, past Section Chair, discusses his military career and how it put him on the path to becoming an environmental lawyer.
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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.
Conferences, Webinars, and Teleconferences
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14
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Regulation of Offshore Wind Development in the US: Lessons from the First Decade of Implementation
Join our expert panel for a discussion of the latest in offshore wind regulation and renewable energy development.
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15
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Nuclear Reactor Licensing 101
Join Rebecca Susko and Grant Eskelsen for an overview of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's licensing processes in this non-CLE webinar.
SEER Publications
Our Committees
Choose from over 30 Committees
The Section's substantive committees related to environment, energy, and natural resources law. Joining will enable you to receive announcements of electronic newsletters and communications geared towards your specific areas of interest. Committees also help you:
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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.
Recent Committee Articles
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Methane regulation 2.0: What to expect in the second, and more difficult, wave of methane regulation in the oil and gas industry
In anticipation of future regulation of methane emissions from oil and gas operations on public lands, it is helpful to look at Colorado’s regulatory efforts.
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Breaking barriers: Ensuring resilient and safe water supply
Green infrastructure can provide safe and cost-effective water, but we must overcome real and perceived financial and regulatory complexities that have forestalled its development.
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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
Publications | Book
Water Rights and Environmental Regulation: A Lawyer's Guide
Publications | Book
Environmental Litigation: Law and Strategy, Second Edition
Publications | Book
Natural Resource Damages: A Guide to Litigating and Resolving NRD Cases
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.
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Become a Section Sponsor
Law firm and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available for 2020. Our sponsorship program provides sponsorship levels, with varying levels of participation and benefits. By becoming a sponsor, you will be recognized as a proud supporter of ABA SEER and its stellar programming.
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.