Announcement: The "End" of Environmental Law? A Multi-disciplinary Conference – January 18
Friday, January 18, 2019 - University of Arizona College of Law
WHEN
Friday, January 18, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM MST
Registration begins at 8:30
WHERE
Univ. of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law 1201 E. Speedway Tucson, AZ 85721-0176
The "End" of Environmental Law?
This one-day conference will examine the current relevance of federal environmental laws. Panelists will discuss political developments, on-going changes to the landscape resulting from climate change, and philosophical shifts that challenge the paradigms underlying present federal environmental law.
Attendance certificates will be provided for CLE purposes.*
Panel One: The "End" of the Environment As We Know It
Moderated by Bethany Sullivan, Director, Natural Resource Use & Management Clinic,
University of Arizona College of Law
Sarah Krakoff, University of Colorado Law School
Laura López-Hoffman, University of Arizona School of Natural Resources
Kathy Jacobs, University of Arizona Institute of the Environment
Panel Two: The "End" of Traditional Paradigms Associated with Federal Environmental Law
Moderated by Mia Montoya Hammersley, Healthy Communities Law Fellow, Earthjustice
Dan Farber, University of California, Berkeley Law School
David Adelman, University of Texas School of Law
Justin Pidot, University of Denver College of Law
Panel Three: What "Ends" Should We Be Aiming For?
Moderated by Logan Cooper, 3L, Editor-in-Chief, Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy
Robin Kundis Craig, University of Utah College of Law
Julio Betancourt, US Geological Survey (retired)
Victor B. Flatt, University of Houston Law Center
Wrap-up: Conclusions and Paths Forward
Unmoderated
Carol Rose, University of Arizona College of Law (retired)
Kirsten Engel, University of Arizona College of Law
To manage our costs, we have set the conference fee at $25. For those unable to make the conference for this nominal fee, we have a limited number of scholarships available. Please contact Bernadette Wilkinson to be considered for a scholarship.
Current UA faculty and students may attend for no charge (you must use your UA email address when registering).
For questions regarding conference content, contact Bethany Sullivan, conference organizer.
For questions regarding event logistics, contact Bernadette Wilkinson, Senior Program Coordinator.
*The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.