U.S. Public Lands are integral to our nation’s strategy for mitigating climate change, and they will also adapt to its effects. Please join us for a conversation with legal experts on the opportunities and challenges of making our federal estate part of the climate solution.
Topics covered:
- Managing the Public Lands in the Public Interest
- Renewable Energy Projects on Public Lands
- How Public Lands can help us Adapt to Climate Impacts
Featured speakers:
- John Leshy, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of California, Hastings College of Law; Former Solicitor, U.S. Department of the Interior; and
- Hilary Tompkins; Partner, Hogan Lovells; Former Solicitor, U.S. Department of the Interior
Panelists include:
- Robert Glicksman, George Washington University Law School
- Alexandra Klass, University of Minnesota Law School
- Tracy Hester, University of Houston Law Center
- Sam Kalen, University of Wyoming College of Law
- Justin Pidot, University of Arizona Law
- Bret Birdsong, University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Law
- Felix Mormann, Texas A&M University
- K.K. DuVivier, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
- Sandra Zellmer, University of Montana School of Law
- Reed Benson, University of New Mexico School of Law
- Brenda Mallory, Conservation Litigation Project
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2020 | Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm | Venue: Moot Court Room and Kelly Lounge, Lerner Hall, George Washington University Law School, 2000 H St NW, Washington D.C. | Lunch provided
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