Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources

Environmental Litigation Series

Teleconference/Slide Webcast Presentation CLE Series

A Cost Effective Way to Learn Environmental Litigation Basics and Get CLE Credits without Leaving Your Office

The Section is pleased to introduce a new monthly teleconference series focusing on key issues, concepts and approaches that arise in various types of environmental litigation (civil, criminal, administrative, and private party). These programs will provide participants with the ability to understand and develop techniques from seasoned trial lawyers which are essential to preparing and trying environmental cases. This is a unique opportunity for those interested in learning basic litigation concepts underlying environmental cases, as well as an opportunity for more experienced practitioners to refresh and update their knowledge. PowerPoint slides will be presented to attendees simultaneously over the internet through a slide webcast presentation. Logistics associated with teleconference and slide webcast will be provided with your confirmation of registration. Each program will feature a live Q&A session.

Session 2: Nuts and Bolts of Environmental Civil Enforcement

Program Information

November 14, 2006
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Program Description:
This teleconference will provide an overview of the federal civil enforcement process, including initiation of an investigation, filing of an administrative or judicial complaint, the administrative and judicial litigation process and settlements. Get perspectives from both sides of the equation on the most efficient and least painful way to resolve these enforcement actions. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn how EPA investigates an environmental complaint, current enforcement priorities and when DOJ gets involved. Hear what the government looks at in deciding to bring civil enforcement, and in resolving it. Learn from in-house and outside counsel on defense strategies, how best to represent your clients and work with the government throughout the process.

Educational Objectives:

Provide basics of environmental civil enforcement program
Provide enforcement perspective of EPA and DOJ
Provide defense perspective of in-house Counsel and defense bar

Moderator:
Beverlee E. Silva, Alston & Bird LLP, Atlanta, GA

Featured Speakers:
Catherine Little, Hunton & Williams, Atlanta, GA
Thomas A. Mariani, Jr., Environmental Enforcement Section, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Catherine R. McCabe, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Enforcement Compliance Assurance, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
Peter C. Wright, Senior Counsel, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI

Mark your calendar to attend future programs in the new Litigation CLE Series

January 16, 2007	Session 3: Citizen Suits
February 13, 2007	Session 4: Evidence Issues Including Demonstrative Evidence and E-discovery
March 27, 2007	Session 5: Deposition of Environmental Experts
April 24, 2007	Session 6: Anatomy of an Environmental Trial
May 22, 2007	Session 7: Ethics (Privilege and Work Product Issues)