This Section Fall Meeting is a unique opportunity to engage in cross sector education and discussion at the dawn of a new era in environmental, energy, and resource policy, regulation, and investment. With representatives from the Obama administration, and NGOs, policy leaders, academics, and practitioners from throughout the country present, this is an important opportunity to understand and prepare for the unprecedented legal, scientific, policy, and financial challenges that are being faced in the environment, energy, and resources world. Session topics range from climate change to innovations in energy markets to green products. Along with these “hot issues,” areas such as air, brownfields, marine resources, enforcement priorities, and water resources will be covered.

Along with the outstanding sessions, meeting highlights include a focus on the Chesapeake Bay, a career workshop, networking opportunities, public service activities, and an evening at the world renowned National Aquarium. Don’t miss the chance to experience Baltimore’s exquisite Inner Harbor, to learn, to network, and to enjoy the company of your colleagues. See you in Baltimore!

The Section events will take place at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront at 700 Aliceanna St., Baltimore, MD 21202. The Section has negotiated a discounted rate for meeting attendees of $225 single/double occupancy. A limited number of rooms are available to government employees at a rate of $157. Identification is required for the government rate. Please make your reservations early by calling the hotel directly at (410) 385-3000 or (800) 228-9290. Remember to use the rooming block group codes to take advantage of the discounted rates (Main Code: ABBABBA and Government Code: AIIAIIA). Based upon availability, discounted room rates will only be available until Wednesday, September 2, 2009.

Your organization’s support can help offset the costs of hosting a premier conference. Several different support levels are available to meet different needs. For more information, please review the attached sponsorship opportunities document or contact Dana Jonusaitis, Section Director, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, at (312) 988-5602 or via e-mail at JonusaiD@staff.abanet.org.

A limited number of volunteer opportunities are available to law students interested in attending the entire meeting. To be considered as a law student volunteer you must be a member of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources. You must also submit a 2-3 paragraph letter indicating your interest in environmental, energy, or resources law and why you wish to attend the meeting by Friday, August 14, 2009. The letters will be reviewed and volunteers will be selected and notified no later than Friday, August 21, 2009. Send all letters to Julie Connell, Section Assistant, via e-mail at ConnellJ@staff.abanet.org, or fax: (312) 988-5572, or by mail to American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, Attn: Julie Connell, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654.