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.
The milestone 50-year anniversary of the Spring Conference provides an occasion to reflect on the past, examine the present, and look toward the future of the profession. This year’s conference from April 27-30, 2021 will have a special focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in the practice of environmental, energy, and resources law.
Register - NowOn Thursday, April 29 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET join your colleagues for a special video celebration and networking event recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Spring Conference. Spring Conference registration is not required for this celebratory event—all Section members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Register - NowVolunteer 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.
Visit this page often to view a collection of changes recently made under the Biden Administration that relate to environmental, energy, and resources law.
View - TrackerSEER 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.
Submit - NominationAs 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.
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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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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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.
The 2020-2021 ABA SEER Leadership Listing provides the names of those serving in leadership positions (council, chairs) in this ABA year.
A Blueprint for National Forest Management in the Biden Administration
Shortly after his inauguration on January 20, 2021, President Joseph Biden signed his Executive Order on Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisi…
A Renewed Focus on the SEC’s Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change
The 2010 Climate Guidance is an interpretive release issued in response to several petitions for interpretive guidance submitted by large institutional investors and other investor groups.
Your gift to the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources will help maintain the Section’s public service and educational programs.
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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
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 - moreThe 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.
SEER staff can be contacted using this online form, or by calling 312-988-5625 or emailing environ@americanbar.org.
