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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.

31st Fall Conference

October 11-13, 2023 | Washington, DC

The Section of Environment, Energy and Resources' 31st Fall Conference returns to Washington, DC for a timely, topical update on the latest opportunities and challenges facing the field of environmental law. Join leading environmental, energy, and resources law professionals for knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration in the nation's capital.

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Free Membership Opportunity

A limited number of complimentary SEER memberships are available to qualifying lawyers who come from diverse backgrounds.

New Book!

Environmental Bankruptcy Law: A Practice Guide

Now Available: Environmental Bankruptcy Law is a practical guide to how the courts have dealt with environmental bankruptcy issues since the 1980s.

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Receive customized content from Section committees

Get the latest updates, case summaries, news, and notifications about upcoming events that relate to your specific interests within environmental, energy, and natural resources law by joining unlimited number of substantive committee as part of a Section membership.

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ABA Communities

ABA Communities is a platform that ensures you receive the latest updates, case summaries, news, and notifications about upcoming events that relate to your specific interests.

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New Book!

Clean Water Act Essentials, Third Edition

Clean Water Act Essentials: Third Edition provides legal practitioners, consultants, and other interested individuals with an overview of the CWA's complex framework of federal and state controls.

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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.

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Section Podcast

The Section's podcast "Environmental Law Explored: A Podcast SEERies" invites top environmental, energy, and resources lawyers to discuss career development, legal issues, historical trends, and new developments in environmental law.

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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 9,000 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 [email protected].