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 50th Annual Spring Conference Planning Committee seeks SEER members who are interested in participating in the Spring Conference as a speaker or moderator. The Spring Conference will be virtual and will take place from April 27-30, 2021.
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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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.
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.
FERC Opens the Door to Carbon Pricing in Wholesale Electricity Markets
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently took steps to encourage regions to incorporate state carbon pricing policies into wholesale electricity markets.
FERC Rescinds Pipeline Contracts and Reaffirms Capacity Posting Policy
On October 15, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order finding that Northern Border Pipeline Company awarded pipeline capacity through pre-arranged deals that were unduly prefe…
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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Distributed Generation Law: A Guide to Regulations, Policies, and Programs
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Water Rights and Environmental Regulation: A Lawyer's Guide
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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 - moreAlterEcho 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.)
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.
SEER staff can be contacted using this online form, or by calling 312-988-5625 or emailing environ@americanbar.org.
