Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources

    The premier forum for strategies and information for environmental, energy, and resource lawyers, advisors, and decision-makers.

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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.

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    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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    As shutdown continues, ABA offers free CLEs to affected lawyers

    With the federal government shutdown entering its fourth week, the American Bar Association announced a program to provide free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs to affected lawyers. The five CLE programs focus on a wide range of legal issues, such as ethics, disaster resilience and cybersecurity.

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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.

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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.

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    About Trends

    Trends is the Section's bi-monthly electronic newsletter of current developments and Section news. Section members receive Trends as a member benefit and they can view past issues archived online.

    Jan/Feb 2019

    In this issue, Section chair Amy Edwards provides an update on Section and ABA endeavors. Also Justice Kavanaugh and individual liberty, groundwater, habitat protection, PFAS, water apportionment, and more.

    About NR&E

    Natural Resources & Environment (NR&E) is the Section’s quarterly magazine of practical, informative articles for practitioners. Section members receive NR&E as a member benefit and they can view past issues archived online. Subscriptions to NR&E are also available.

    Fall '18: Global Trends

    The theme of the Fall 2018 issue is "Global Trends". Articles explore global conservation, Paris agreement alliance in India, Global Trends in Protection of Migratory Birds, Global Elimination of Lead Paint, and more.

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    Waters of the United States

    Keep up to date on the ever changing landscape of CWA jurisdiction. It contains a rich array of information, including key background documents, cases, and links to other resources.

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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 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.

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    SEER staff can be contacted using this online form, or by calling 312-988-5625 or emailing environ@americanbar.org.

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