2018 The Year in Review
The 2018 Year in Review online publication contains 30 chapters as well as an overview of chapter highlights.
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
The premier forum for strategies and information for environmental, energy, and resource lawyers, advisors, and decision-makers.
27th Fall Conference
Mayor Walsh Welcomes SEER Members to Boston
Join your friends and colleagues on September 11-14, 2019 in Boston at the Westin Copley Place for the Section’s Fall Conference. Enjoy two days of cutting-edge CLE programming and unparalleled networking events. Learn about the Section, its committees, and opportunities for involvement at our post-conference Leadership Day.
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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.
SEER Publications
2019 ABA Annual Meeting
The ABA Annual Meeting will be held in San Francisco from August 8-13, 2019, with Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources activities on August 9-10, 2019. All Section business events will be at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco. The annual Section Business Meeting will be held on August 10.
Leadership Development Program
Deadline Extended
Interested in getting more involved with SEER? Apply for the Section’s leadership development program by July 22! Read more about the program benefits
Apply - TodayConferences, Webinars, and Teleconferences
Section member discounts available
Aug
07
Events | Teleconference
Money To Burn: Investing in Proactive Fire Management - Overview of Recent ABA Article and Q&A with Authors
Join the Forest Resources Committee for this teleconference about policy and practice considerations of various methods to fund forest fire prevention.
Aug
08
Events | In-Person
SEER Social: Washington DC
Join SEER, Crowell & Moring LLP, and Roux Associates, Inc. in DC for happy hour!
Aug
14
Events | Webinar
Researching Federal Indian Law and Tribal Law
CLE 90 min
Have environmental law research to do but don't know your Indian tribal law from your federal Indian law? Getting to the bottom of a burning issue that involves some aspect of law governing any one o…
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.
New Section Books
Publications | Book
Water Rights and Environmental Regulation: A Lawyer's Guide
Publications | Book
The Clean Water Act Handbook, Fourth Edition
Publications | Book
Ethics and Environmental Practice: A Lawyer's Guide
Recent Committee Articles
Jul. 09
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In Brief
Defeat emission control devices, legacy wastewater, water quality standards for copper, coal leasing moratorium, and more.
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Addressing surface water pollution carried by groundwater
Does the Clean Water Act apply to pollution of navigable waters that travels from a point source through groundwater?
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People on the Move
Keep up with your fellow Section members’ moves.
Alter Echo Expert Insight Panel
Watch the Expert Insights Panel by Alter Echo at our 26th Fall Conference in San Diego, CA.
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Become a Section Sponsor
Law firm and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available for 2019. 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.
Environmental Law Jobs
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Director of Operations, Mills Legal Clinic, Stanford Law School Stanford, CA, United States
Director of Operations, Mills Legal Clinic, Stanford Law School
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Paralegal and Executive Assistant to the Vice President & General Counsel Monmouth, OR, United States
Paralegal and Executive Assistant to the Vice President & General Counsel
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Executive Assistant to the Clerk of Court Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Executive Assistant to the Clerk of Court
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 10,000 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.
Explore ABA Groups
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Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice
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Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section
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Center for Professional Responsibility
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Young Lawyers Division
Contact Us
SEER staff can be contacted using this online form, or by calling 312-988-5625 or emailing environ@americanbar.org.