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Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources


American Bar Association
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
and the Young Lawyers Division

Presents a Career Series Teleconference Program

Environmental Career Paths for Young Lawyers and Law Students

Program Information

Thursday, January 10, 2008 (Part 1)
- Free Podcast/MP3 Download (1:09:34 | 96 kbs | 47.7 MB)
Thursday, January 17, 2008 (Part 2)
- Free Podcast/MP3 Download (1:09:12 | 96 kbs | 47.5 MB)

12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time / 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Central Time
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Mountain Time / 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Pacific Time

Program Overview:
The program will provide insight on career paths from a variety of leaders in environmental, energy and natural resources law. Lawyers from government agencies, corporations, and associations will provide practical guidance on various career options and achieving your career goals. A second career panel presentation is scheduled for January 17, 2008, which will feature lawyers from private practice and state regulatory agencies.

Educational Objectives:

  • Provide information to Young Lawyers on career path options in Environmental Law

Environmental Career Paths for Young Lawyers and Law Students (Part 1)
Thursday, January 10, 2008

Faculty:
Moderator:
Sara Beth Watson
, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Washington, DC

Panelists:
Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, Assistant Dean of Environmental Law Programs, Pace University School of Law, White Plains, NY
Suedeen Kelly, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC
Peter Wright, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI


Environmental Career Paths for Young Lawyers and Law Students (Part 2)
Thursday, January 17, 2008

Faculty:
Moderator:
Jeffery S. Dennis, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC

Panelists:
Lynn L. Bergeson, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., Washington, DC
Francine Ffolkes, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Tallahassee, FL
Peter Hsiao, Morrison & Foerster, LLP, Los Angeles, CA


This program will not offer CLE credit.

There are two ways to participate in these programs— either attending a host site location or individual dial-in:

HOST SITE LOCATION
Participation at a host site location is free of charge; however, reservations are required.

Washington, DC
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW
RSVP: Riley John, (202) 429-3036 or rjohn@steptoe.com

ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in):
If you wish to participate by telephone please register online.

Online registration is encouraged for immediate confirmation and billing receipt. You may also complete this form and fax it to (760) 931-0079. Once your registration and payment have been processed, you will receive a confirmation with the toll-free telephone number and security PIN number.

*The Section has secured ConferTel to provide conferencing services, including registration, conferencing and payment. Please make checks payable to ConferTel. Questions regarding the teleconference can be directed to ConferTel at (866) 930-4500.

Register Now!!!
https://my.confertel.net/confertel/crsMultiRegister.jsp?program=2065M05

Registration Fee:

January 10, 2008   January 17, 2008
$30 Section Members $30
$30 Young Lawyers Division Members $30
$30 Gov't, Academic, or Public Interest $30
$30 Other ABA Members $30
$30 General Attendance $30
Free* NAELS Groups* Free*

* NAELS Discount:
Complimentary registrations are available for law student groups and environmental law societies. Please contact Ninah Moore at (312) 988-5724 or MooreN@staff.abanet.org to secure your registration.

Cancellation Policy:
Paid registrants who are unable to call in to the conference may request a refund less a $15 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable.

Once registration and payment have been processed, you will receive a confirmation with the toll-free telephone number and security PIN number. The registration fee covers the cost of the phone connection; you are encouraged to have others listen to the program with you.

Registration cannot be confirmed until ConferTel receives check or Purchase Order.

Late Registration Notice:
Please register early, we cannot guarantee late registrations (day of event).

Questions? - Part 1

Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Sara Beth Watson at swatson@steptoe.com by January 9, 2008 at noon Eastern Time and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.

Questions? - Part 2

Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Jeffery S. Dennis at Jeffery.dennis@ferc.gov by January 16, 2008 at noon Eastern Time and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.

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